KYAKA II Distribution January 2026
Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, located in Kyegegwa District, is one of Uganda’s largest and most protracted refugee-hosting settlements.
It accommodates a diverse refugee population mainly from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, and Somalia.
Like many long-term refugee settings, Kyaka II continues to experience Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) challenges.
The first day recorded the highest turnout of beneficiaries.
This strong attendance reflected the acute need within the community, especially in a context where reduced funding has led to many NGOs scaling down or closing WASH activities.
Many households expressed deep concern abouttheir daily struggle to access safe water.
Extending Health to Three Generations: Antionette’s Story
Antionette Dzidza is a widow, the mother of nine, and a grandmother to twenty-one grandchildren, most of whom live with her. She is among the beneficiaries of the January 2026 Lifewater distribution in the Kaborogota Zone. During a home visit, the Lifewater team found Antionette working in her garden, trying to gather whatever little food she could find for her grandchildren.
She shared that her family frequently drinks untreated water from open sources because the borehole is very far and sometimes not functional.This exposes them to illinesses.
With the limited availability of medication at local health facilities, caring for her grandchildren has become increasingly challenging.
Happy Beneficiaries!
