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A just society free of poverty

Rescuing and empowering communities for dignified lives.

Umoja Rescue Agency is an indigenous NGO founded in December 2011 in Koboko District. We work across West Nile to support recovery from insurgencies, climate shocks, and economic hardship.

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Environmental Protection

Building climate resilience for vulnerable communities.

We implement climate-smart agriculture, agroecology, and sustainable food systems to help households recover from food insecurity and environmental challenges.

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Gender Equality

Empowering women and girls across West Nile.

We advance women's leadership, economic opportunity, and social inclusion to create lasting change in communities facing poverty and inequality.

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Youth & Child Wellbeing

Investing in the next generation of leaders.

Our health, education, and protection programs support children, adolescents, and young people to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

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Our Work in Action

Stories of community-led change.

Explore a glimpse of the people, programs, and partnerships behind UREA's work.

Community members practicing environmental protection
Protecting the environment through climate-smart solutions.
Children and young people participating in a wellbeing program
Creating brighter futures for children and young people.
Women participating in an empowerment program
Supporting women's leadership and economic opportunity.
Community food security and livelihoods program
Strengthening livelihoods and food security across West Nile.
Community dialogue on harmful social norms
Bringing communities together for dialogue and social change.
Our reach

Progress you can see.

Facts and figures from UREA's community-led work in West Nile, based on data from 2025.

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14,948+

Youth and women reached

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3

Districts served

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10

Programmes successfully implemented

Our Vision

A Just Society Free of Poverty

We envision a world where women, youth, children, refugees, and people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and socio-economic wellbeing, leading healthy, productive, and dignified lives.

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Environmental protection

Climate change adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable agriculture practices.

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Youth & child wellbeing

Supporting children, adolescents, and young people in education and health.

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Gender equality

Empowering women in political, economic, cultural, and social spheres.

What We Do

Programs built to rescue and empower.

Environmental protection

Environmental protection

Climate-smart agriculture, agroecology, and sustainable food systems for resilient households.

Youth and child wellbeing

Youth & child wellbeing

Health, education, and protection programs for children, adolescents, and young people.

Gender equality and women's empowerment

Gender equality

Advancing women’s leadership, economic opportunity, and social inclusion across communities.

Publications

Explore reports and evidence from our field work.

Discover UREA’s latest annual reports, research briefs, and program studies that document our impact, lessons learned, and community change in West Nile.

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Featured publication

Community Recovery & Rights Report 2025 — a focused review of resilience, gender equality, and livelihood recovery.

Impact

Real results from community-led recovery.

Our work addresses poverty, climate change, and human rights violations in West Nile, Uganda. We measure success by improved livelihoods, protected rights, and empowered communities.

  • Communities adopted climate adaptation, agroecology, and market support to recover from food insecurity.
  • Families rebuilt livelihoods after insurgency, economic hardship, and service disruption.
  • Advocacy reduced gender-based violence and strengthened access to rights and education.
Make a difference

Help communities build a future with dignity.

Your support turns community-led ideas into safer livelihoods, stronger rights, and lasting self-reliance.

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Impact in Action

See how UREA transforms lives on the ground.

Watch a short showcase of our latest community recovery work, from restored livelihoods to strengthened rights and a growing sense of hope across West Nile.

Partners & Donors

Our work is strengthened by trusted partners.

UREA collaborates with local and international partners to deliver community rehabilitation, food security, education, and human rights programs in West Nile.

Cities Alliance

Supporting urban development and inclusive growth initiatives in West Nile communities.

Office of the Prime Minister

Government partnership for disaster management and community rehabilitation programs.

European Union

Supporting local resilience and rights-based program delivery.

LEGO Foundation

Backing initiatives that empower children, youth, and community wellbeing.

Aga Khan Foundation

Partnering on inclusive development and community support services.

Children Rights & Violence Prevention Funds

Strengthening protection for children and reducing gender-based violence.

PICOT

Advancing community transformation through partnerships and communication for development.

CECI

Supporting humanitarian programs and community development initiatives.

Koboko Municipal Council

Local government partnership for community development and municipal-level coordination.

Plan International

Advancing the rights and opportunities of children and young people.

Field Stories

Pathways to self-reliance.

Vocational skilling

Skills that open doors.

Practical skills help refugees build confidence, earn incomes, and shape more self-reliant futures.

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Business and enterprise

From enterprise to independence.

Refugee-led businesses turn ideas, effort, and local opportunity into income and community strength.

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Agriculture and enterprise

Growing opportunity together.

Agricultural enterprise connects food production with income, dignity, and stronger local markets.

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Social and behaviour change

Changing the rules of opportunity.

Inclusive communities make it possible for women and young people to participate fully in economic life.

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VSLA and financial literacy

Small savings, shared strength.

Village Savings and Loan Associations help refugees and hosts turn financial knowledge and collective action into self-reliance.

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EmpowHer project

When communities find their voice, girls find a future.

Young people, women leaders, parents, and local partners are turning knowledge into action for adolescent health and rights in Koboko.

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Get Involved

Join us in rescuing communities from poverty.

Your support helps deliver agricultural inputs, education programs, and human rights advocacy to women, youth, refugees, and people with disability in Uganda's West Nile region.

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Contact Us

Email: info@urea-ug.org

Phone: +256 200 906 390

P.O. Box 187, Koboko-Uganda

Website: www.urea-ug.org