About
HOPE AWAY FROM HOME is a refugee-led organization based in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, promoting resilience and peaceful coexistence between refugees to refugees, refugees to the host communities through Education, Livelihood, Environmental Protection. Established on June 28, 2024, our mission is to address the challenges faced by refugees and foster harmony between them and the host community. In Education: We provide scholastic materials to school children and offer free English lessons to adults, aiming to create English clubs for refugee college students to enhance their language skills. This initiative supports refugees from French-speaking countries who need to master English, the primary language of the host community in Uganda. Livelihood: We supply food and sanitation items to elderly refugees and from the neighboring host community to Kyaka II Refugee Settlement over 70 years old and provide them with vegetable and fruit gardens to combat malnutrition and food insecurity. We also ensure each elder has access to sanitation facilities, including toilets and bathing areas. In Environmental Protection: We collect plastic bags and bottles and repurpose them into useful bricks for construction projects, including seating and housing. This effort promotes sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We educate both refugees and host community members on refugee and human rights, organize talent competitions, and host marathons and football matches. These activities aim to raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a shared, peaceful community while encouraging active participation in local development. HOPE AWAY FROM HOME strives to improve living conditions, promote education, and enhance community relations, thereby contributing to a more cohesive and prosperous environment for all.