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Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda, 2019,
for the Finnish refugee council
Refugees using their phones.
In the Nakival refugee area, wifi only works in a certain area.
In the Nakival refugee area, wifi only works in a certain area.
Laylo Sahal Abshirin runs a Somali restaurant in Nakivale. The husband works as an electrician, and the family has an above-average income. However, the youngest girl is seriously ill, and there is no money for treatment.
"Nobody knows what's wrong. We got different natural medicines from the health center, but they haven't helped. I can't afford to take him to Mbarara hospital where we can take blood tests.”
The family is currently saving 35 euros for the clinic fee.
"Nobody knows what's wrong. We got different natural medicines from the health center, but they haven't helped. I can't afford to take him to Mbarara hospital where we can take blood tests.”
The family is currently saving 35 euros for the clinic fee.
Young somali boys plays football in Nakivale. Some of them are born in there.
Joseph Mutay at the doctors appointment. Malaria, diarrhea and typhoid are common and serious diseases at the area.
Charlotte Tibigambo has lived in Nakivale for over 15 years. She is a banana farmer and belongs to the wealthier part of the residents of Nakivale.
A moped taxi in Kyangwali.
Laylo Sahal Abshirin and her sick children at her home in Nakivale refugee settlement area.
Shoe selling point in Kyangwali.
"During the dry season, water consumption increases, and there is not enough treated pump water for everyone. In 2016, my only option was to drink the lake water. I contracted brucellosis, which causes fever and burning. I had to stay at the hospital for two months," says 30-year-old seamstress Iramkuda Francine.
An etiopian restaurant. Climate change effects on the residents of Nakivale, whose daily lives are driven by hunger. Differences in food access and wealth are large. Some of the refugees are running businesses and are in a less vulnerable position than those who obtain additional income by selling vegetables.
The refugee's monthly grant seven euros byt the Ugandan governemnt is not enough for a large family for a month. However, starting a business is difficult, because in order to survive, families have to prioritize food, medicine and children's school fees.
The refugee's monthly grant seven euros byt the Ugandan governemnt is not enough for a large family for a month. However, starting a business is difficult, because in order to survive, families have to prioritize food, medicine and children's school fees.
Mopeds are common in Kyangwalirefugee settlement area.
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