Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Uganda | 28 October 2026
The Kyaka II Refugee-Led Organisations Network (KRLON) has successfully concluded its 12-month project, A Voice of Dignity and Inclusion, with a stakeholder engagement and project closure event held on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at Peace Wind Japan Hall, Bukere, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.
The event brought together project participants, Peace Ambassadors, local leaders, and representatives from key humanitarian and government institutions, including RELON Uganda, the project’s sub-granting partner, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), and other community stakeholders.
The gathering provided a platform to review the project’s achievements, share experiences, document lessons learned, and reflect on its contribution to refugee rights awareness, community-based protection, and peaceful coexistence.
Project Impact and Key Achievements
Over the 12-month implementation period, the project reached approximately 2,700 people through Peace Ambassadors and community barazas, creating opportunities for community engagement, awareness-raising, and identification of protection concerns.
Key reported achievements included:
- 2,700 people reached: Through Peace Ambassadors and community barazas.
- 1,400 people: Reached through Peace Ambassadors in relation to documentation and legal protection concerns.
- 1,300 people: Reached through community barazas.
- 980 cases documented: Supporting the identification and documentation of protection-related concerns.
- 420 cases referred: Connected to relevant service providers and partners.
- 300 cases successfully managed: Demonstrating progress in responding to identified protection needs.
These achievements reflect the project’s contribution to strengthening community-based protection and improving access to relevant protection and legal support mechanisms.
Strengthening Refugee Rights Awareness and Organisational Capacity
One of the most significant outcomes highlighted during the closure event was the improved understanding of refugee rights and relevant legal frameworks among participating organisations.
During experience-sharing sessions, several participants confirmed that their organisational teams now have a better understanding of refugee rights, protection principles, and applicable laws compared to their knowledge before the project.
This is an important step towards strengthening Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs) as community actors capable of identifying protection concerns, promoting rights awareness, engaging stakeholders, and supporting community members to access appropriate services.
The project also demonstrated the importance of equipping Peace Ambassadors and community structures with knowledge and practical approaches to address protection concerns within their communities.
Strengthening Refugee Rights Awareness and Organisational Capacity
One of the most significant outcomes highlighted during the closure event was the improved understanding of refugee rights and relevant legal frameworks among participating organisations.
During experience-sharing sessions, several participants confirmed that their organisational teams now have a better understanding of refugee rights, protection principles, and applicable laws compared to their knowledge before the project.
This is an important step towards strengthening Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs) as community actors capable of identifying protection concerns, promoting rights awareness, engaging stakeholders, and supporting community members to access appropriate services.
The project also demonstrated the importance of equipping Peace Ambassadors and community structures with knowledge and practical approaches to address protection concerns within their communities.
Beyond Project Closure: Building Sustainable Community Impact
While the 12-month project has come to an end, its contribution is expected to extend beyond the implementation period.
By strengthening the knowledge, capacity, and collaboration of refugee-led organisations and community structures, the initiative contributes to a stronger foundation for locally led humanitarian action.
Its longer-term significance includes:
1. Stronger Refugee-Led Organisations
Improved knowledge of refugee rights and protection frameworks enables RLOs to become more informed advocates, contribute meaningfully to humanitarian coordination, and support rights-based community interventions.
2. Improved Community Protection Mechanisms
Peace Ambassadors and community structures are better positioned to identify protection concerns, support documentation, and facilitate referrals through established service providers.
3. Increased Community Awareness and Participation
Greater awareness of rights and responsibilities encourages refugees and host community members to participate in addressing challenges affecting their communities.
4. Stronger Partnerships and Localisation
The collaboration between KRLON, RELON Uganda, UNHCR, OPM, local leaders, and other stakeholders reinforces the importance of recognising and strengthening refugee-led organisations as contributors to humanitarian responses.
5. Peaceful Coexistence and Social Inclusion
Through community engagement and awareness-raising, the project contributes to promoting respect, inclusion, unity, and collaboration between refugee and host communities.
These outcomes contribute to broader global commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Appreciation to Partners and Stakeholders
KRLON extends its sincere appreciation to RELON Uganda, our sub-granting partner, for supporting the implementation of A Voice of Dignity and Inclusion.
We also recognise the contributions of UNHCR, the Office of the Prime Minister, Peace Ambassadors, local leaders, participating organisations, and all stakeholders whose engagement and collaboration contributed to the project’s achievements.
Their support and partnership demonstrate the importance of collective action in promoting refugee rights, community protection, inclusion, and sustainable solutions.
Continuing the Voice of Dignity and Inclusion
The closure of A Voice of Dignity and Inclusion marks the completion of a 12-month project, but it also provides an opportunity to build on the knowledge, relationships, and community capacities established throughout its implementation.
For KRLON, the experience reinforces the importance of investing in refugee-led organisations, strengthening community participation, and ensuring that refugees are not only recipients of humanitarian support but also active contributors to decisions and actions affecting their lives.
A voice of dignity deserves to be heard, and inclusion requires everyone to have a place in shaping a better future.
Kyaka II Refugee-Led Organisations Network (KRLON) – Strengthening refugee-led action, community participation, and inclusive development.