The JRS offices in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan and Sudan assist refugees, returnees and other forcibly displaced persons in various ways. As a matter of fact we cannot assist everyone in every regard but we do our best within our means, possibilities and expertise.
If you are a refugee, a returnee in Southern Sudan or if you have been internally displaced and you are in need of assistance please contact our respective country office. If you are a refugee living in Kampala, Nairobi or Addis Ababa, please click on the links below to find out what kind of assistance JRS can offer you and how you can find our office.
- Kampala
- Nairobi
- Addis Ababa
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Kampala The JRS Urban Emergency Programme Kampala was started in 1998 to respond to the unmet and urgent needs of urban refugees and asylum seekers. You can find the Jesuit Refugee Service-Kampala on Old Gaba Road, behind the US Embassy, P.O. Box 7410, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256 414 266264 Fax: +256 414 266426 Uep.kampala@jrs.net Asylum seekers in Kampala New arrivals in Kampala need to report to the Old Kampala Police Station for registration where they
will be issued a registration slip. Two
days later, asylum seekers are to report with all family members and dependents to Services at JRS Kampala Food assistance for newly arrived documented asylum seekers in emergency situations for a limited period of time and rent payment for the most vulnerable newly arrived asylum seekers, especially those with big families. Refugees can access medical support for urgent medical case. JRS Kampala offers annual English language classes, and skills training in income generating activities in the following areas to promote self-reliance: driving, catering, hairdressing, computer, soap making and candle making. JRS also assists with advocacy including information-giving, referrals to partner agencies and networking with other organisations Public Services in Kampala Asylum Seekers and refugees have access to public primary education and public health services. Parents can enroll their children in all governmental primary schools according to the Universal Primary Education of the Government of Uganda. Public Health Services in Kampala provided by the Kampala City Council (KCC) are free of charge. Cases which need further intervention will be referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital from the local health centres. Partner organisations and service providers InterAid Uganda InterAid Uganda offers services in livelihood activities: training in
cookery, computer, hairdressing, tailoring and handicrafts, provides counselling services, provides transport, subsistence and accommodation for the
extremely need. The offices of InterAid are located along Kabaka-Njagala Road. UNHCR Ugandan Red Cross Society Persons who have been separated from their family and who wish to trace them, may contact the Uganda Red Cross Society at Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero, Kampala or on Tuesdays only at InterAid offices. Refugee Law Project Refugee Law Project is located opposite Old Kampala Primary School and offers free legal aid, counseling, education and training to asylum seekers and refugees. In addition, research, advocacy and consultancies are carried out. African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) ACTV provides physical and psychological care to support the rehabilitation of victims of torture. Refugees and asylum seekers who have been victims of torture can access their services such as medical care, psychological rehabilitation, psychosocial counseling or advocacy after referral from other agencies. The ACTV office is located on Owen Road, Kamwokya. Hope After Rape Women and children who have been victims of rape and abuse
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