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Northern Uganda crisis

What we are doing

More than 1.7 million people have been affected by 20 years of conflict in northern Uganda. The British Red Cross has been helping many people who had to abandon their homes.
 

Latest news

Actor James McAvoy, who starred in the hit movie The Last King of Scotland, returned to the country to see how the Red Cross is helping.
 

How you can help

There are a number of ways you can help, such as raising money for the British Red Cross through an event.
 

The people we are helping

The Red Cross has been helping people who are returning home after fleeing their villages due to the conflict.
 

Why we need your help

More than 1.7 million people have been displaced during the 20-year conflict but it's one of the most neglected crises.
 

Blog from Uganda

Victor Karamagi gave up a promising career as a journalist in Uganda's capital city Kampala to join the Ugandan Red Cross.
 

Uganda floods

People displaced by conflict in northern Uganda were also affected by floods in autumn 2007. The Red Cross has been helping.
 


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Read GMTV's coverageOpens in a new window
Hope for Uganda, by James McAvoy Opens in a new window
Watch our video of James McAvoy's visit to UgandaOpens in a new window
Uganda Red CrossOpens in a new window
International Committee of the Red CrossOpens in a new window
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