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Uganda is a small, independent republic with a democratic government that lies between the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Kenya.
At the time of its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda was a country with rapid agricultural growth, and a developing industrial sector. Today, Uganda is undergoing many political and social transformations. Since 1986, conflicts led by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) have worsened socio-economic and health conditions in the country. |
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| In 1992, CPAR was invited by the Ugandan government to work with northern communities and local authorities on health and development initiatives. CPAR is one of the only NGOs implementing peacebuilding programs in the rural communities of Northern Gulu. |
| Today, CPAR-Uganda undertakes the following initiatives: |
| Disaster Preparedness - a program designed to address factors contributing to land degradation, food insecurity at the community and household level. |
| Income generation - revolving loans for small farmers. |
| Natural Resource Management - soil and water conservation activities; community forestry; bee-keeping. |
| Food Security - crop diversification and agroforestry. |
| Water and Sanitation - constructing deep drilled wells and latrines; promoting sanitation and hygiene education. |
| Peacebuilding - community-based counseling for war-affected children and their families; community-based reconciliation; landmine education and awareness. |
| Emergency Relief - food aid distribution to vulnerable families and support and relief provided to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. |
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| CPAR In the News |
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Mines, the Biggest Challenge for Returnees |
| Besides the fear of rebels, there is also the fear of explosives, bombs and landmines that are still lying in the countryside. |
| View entire story - April 20, 2006 |
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