For most of the world’s displaced women and girls, crossing into a safe country is not the end of their struggle, but the beginning of another. Having fled unimaginable horrors – war, violence, and persecution – they face new challenges on arrival, often lacking access to basic rights such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
In Uganda, one of Africa’s leading countries for receiving refugees, organisations such as ActionAid play a vital role in supporting displaced women and girls as they navigate these difficulties. Led by Mercy Grace Munduru, head of Programmes and Fundraising, ActionAid Uganda, the chairty’s efforts go far beyond basic relief. It works with women and girls to rebuild their lives, fostering resilience in the face of extraordinary adversity.
