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UNHCR warns that without urgent international support, children risk dropping out of school, facing malnutrition, and exposure to violence. As emergency funds run dry by September, the agency is calling for immediate action to protect the most vulnerable
Uganda, already Africa’s largest refugee-hosting nation, is on the brink of a humanitarian emergency as the number of refugees nears 2 million. With over half of them being children, educating them is a priority.
Since January 2025, nearly 600 people—many fleeing conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan, and the DRC—have entered Uganda each day. Among them are thousands of children, many unaccompanied, who dream of continuing their education despite the overwhelming challenges.
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Schools like Arnold Primary are stretched beyond capacity. UNHCR warns that without urgent international support, children risk dropping out of school, facing malnutrition, and exposure to violence. As emergency funds run dry by September, the agency is calling for immediate action to protect the most vulnerable.