Uganda

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At the beginning of December 2009, Handicap International launched a project in Uganda, a country affected by numerous conflicts and civil wars. The regions worst hit are located in the west of the country and many people still live on land polluted by numerous mines and explosive devices. People living in these areas have received little in the way of aid and find it difficult to cultivate their land without risking stepping on an unexploded mine. For the victims, access to care and psychological and socio-economic support are severely limited in these regions.

Handicap International runs mine risk education and victim support programmes in several countries, and will draw on this experience to limit the risk of accidents by raising the awareness of the population and by providing victims with support.

Key Facts - Uganda

• Population: 33.8 million
• Household Consumption: $712 per year
• Life Expectancy: 54 years
• Human Development: ranked 143rd out of 169 countries

^{Source: UNDP HDR 2011}

Our Activities

Mine risk education and victim support In partnership with the Ugandan National Demining Centre, this project places an emphasis on Mine Risk Education (MRE) and victim support. The project is being run in Kasese district, in the west of Uganda.