RELON Uganda boasts a membership of up to 200 refugee-led organizations (RLOs) across the 13 refugee settlements in Uganda: Adjumani, Bidibidi, Imvepi, Kiryandongo, Kyaka II, Kyangwali, Lobule, Nakivale, Oruchinga, Palabek, Palorinya, Rhino Camp, and Rwamwanja. Spanning the West Nile, Northern, Mid-Western, and South-Western regions and Kampala. This robust presence gives the network evidence base with grounded, first-hand data, and it amplifies a united refugee voice in advocacy, so that the concerns of refugees in every settlement reach decision-makers at national and global levels. It also enables rapid mobilization and coordinated response across diverse settings and keeps RELON close to refugee communities, so priorities are shaped by lived experience.
37 organizations funded
We invest in refugee-led solutions by providing organizations with the resources and opportunities they need to lead change in their own communities. Through sub-granting, RELON strengthens the capacity of RLOs, supports locally driven advocacy, and enables refugee leaders to turn community priorities into meaningful action and lasting impact.
270 refugee leaders trained
Through refugee rights training, RELON equips refugee leaders and Refugee-Led Organizations with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to understand, defend, and advocate for refugee rights. This strengthens their ability to influence policies, challenge barriers, and ensure refugees are meaningfully included in decisions that affect their lives and communities.
105 organizations referred
RELON connects Refugee-Led Organizations with donors, government, UN agencies, civil society, and other partners to expand access to resources, knowledge, opportunities, and platforms for collaboration. These connections strengthen RLOs' capacity, amplify refugee voices, and enable locally led organizations to influence decisions and drive meaningful change in their communities.
16 policy engagements
RELON engages government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), UN agencies, international organizations, and other key stakeholders to bring refugee perspectives and evidence into policy discussions. Through these engagements, RELON strengthens refugee participation, influences policies and practices, and promotes more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable solutions to issues affecting refugees and their communities.
313 RLOs engaged
RELON strengthens the organizational, technical, and advocacy capacities of RLOs so they can effectively respond to community needs, lead evidence-based advocacy, engage partners, and influence decisions affecting refugees. By investing in the capabilities of RLOs, RELON helps build a stronger, more coordinated and effective refugee response.
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