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- Ogwang Jimmy emphasized that education is the key to success, urging refugees to educate their children wherever they go.
KISORO: Over the past two years, over 90,000 asylum seekers and refugees have been received and hosted at the Nyakabande Transit Camp in Kisoro District, with 6,500 arriving in 2024, according to UNHCR authorities.
This was revealed on Thursday during the commemoration of World Refugee Day at Nyakabande Transit Camp in Nyakabande Sub County. The event, under the theme “Solidarity with Refugees,” was led by Ogwang Jimmy, the UNHCR team leader for Kisoro District.
Ogwang Jimmy emphasized that education is the key to success, urging refugees to educate their children wherever they go. He highlighted that education equips them with essential skills for a better future.
He also mentioned that World Refugee Day celebrates the strengths and achievements of refugees, demonstrating solidarity and a collective will to help them overcome challenges. He noted that seeking refuge is not a choice but a necessity for many to survive, find peace, and keep their dreams alive.
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Daniel Kisaamo, the Settlement Commandant in the Office of the Prime Minister in the Department of Refugees at Nyakabande Transit Camp, stated that Uganda has been able to welcome a large number of refugees due to its security and good leadership.
He encouraged refugees to form organizations to receive support from NGOs and called for international community assistance to Uganda, highlighting the impact of refugees on social services. He reiterated the importance of education for refugee children to support their future.
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Meanwhile, Kisoro District Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Badru Mayanja assured that the government is committed to supporting refugees in any situation until conflicts in their home countries are resolved.
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