Uganda needs help to serve a growing influx of South Sudan refugees

Andy Uhler Apr 4, 2017
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Uganda needs help to serve a growing influx of South Sudan refugees

Andy Uhler Apr 4, 2017
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More than 2,500 people flee war-torn South Sudan every day. By the end of this year, 400,000 are expected arrive in Uganda, its neighbor to the south. Uganda is exceptionally open to these refugees, but it needs financial and logistical help as the influx has outpaced relief efforts.

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