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More than 400 refugees and young people from five settlements across the country came together at the Palabek Refugee settlement in Northern Uganda for some ...

The programme has demonstrated that sport is crucial in increasing resilience and promoting a culture of peace and social cohesion between refugees and host communities. Working in close collaboration with UNHCR and the relevant partners and local authorities on the ground, the ORF also helps develop sporting activities and social development projects that can be implemented in a sustainable way within these safe environments. He continued: “This programme is doing some wonderful work meeting the needs of young people on a daily basis, improving their mental health, connecting them with their communities, and giving them the opportunity to thrive through sport. Lydia Murungi, the Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI) Foundation’s Consortium Manager for Game Connect, added: “Seeing the transformation that sport for protection has created in the young people with their esteem, self-awareness and improvement in conflict resolution is impressive. The programme also works with coaches, parents and community leaders to create a sustainable and lasting social support network. More than 400 refugees and young people from five settlements across the country came together at the Palabek Refugee settlement in Northern Uganda for some friendly competition and to promote sport for better mental health and community identity.