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US Ambassador calls for Global support to Uganda’s refuge efforts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to Uganda William Popp, has asked the international community to increase support for the country’s refuge self-reliance programs. The ambassador believes this is a more sustainable way to respond to the refugee problem. Under this program, refugees are supported to be …

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US Ambassador calls for dialogue ahead of 2026 general elections

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to Uganda William Popp has said dialogue is the only way to build a peaceful and democratic Uganda. Speaking on Wednesday at Sheraton Hotel Kampala at the human rights convention organized by Chapter Four, a human rights nongovernment organization with support …

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Opportunity Bank, U.S gov’t partner to promote lending among refugees

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has partnered with Opportunity Bank Uganda to promote lending to refugees and host communities. Through their collaboration with Opportunity International, one of the bank’s key shareholders, the bank launched the Refugee Innovation, Self-Reliance, and Empowerment program. This …

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Koome, Buvuma islands ART program gets PEPFAR boat

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | US Ambassador William Popp commissioned a boat on Friday that will be helping islanders easily travel to access HIV/AIDS treatment refills. The 20-seater water vessel is set to Buvuma and Koome transporting health workers, medical supplies, and commodities to scattered islands that lack access to …

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US Ambassador reaffirms continued support of health care in Uganda

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States of America has pledged to continue financially supporting  healthcare initiatives in Uganda in order to combat epidemics and other health challenges. William Popp, the US Ambassador to Uganda said this during his visit to Fort Portal Regional Referal Hospital, to monitor …

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