What can American citizens do to help alleviate the suffering in northern Uganda?
American citizens who want to help alleviate suffering in northern Uganda may wish to donate funds to any of several Ugandan or international non-governmental organizations working in the region. Cash donations are generally more helpful that donations of goods (such as books or used clothing), which require extensive logistical effort and expense to distribute. Please note that the U.S. government and the Embassy in Uganda are unable to receive or distribute private aid. As the security situation in northern Uganda has continued to improve there is a greater need for assistance directed toward helping people to resume agricultural production and to reestablish their homes. Assistance may best be directed toward efforts to support food security and income generation, education, and health care.
