Support for Landmine
Victims in a Harsh Environment
A 20-year civil war has left the northwestern region of Uganda scattered
with landmines and UXOs (Unexploded Ordnance). Most of these landmines and UXOs
still remain in the ground, with injuries mounting every year. Victims often lose
their jobs due to their disabilities, or sell their homes and businesses in
order to raise money for treatment. According to research by the Ugandan
Government in 2009, only 8% of these victims have a means of making an income.
In cooperation with ULSA (Uganda Landmine Survivors Association), AAR
Japan has been supporting Ugandan victims of landmines and UXOs since 2009. At
present, we are providing start-up assistance to 30 beneficiaries in Uganda’s
northern Lira District, helping them start small-scale, self-owned business
such as retail shops, salons, and second-hand clothing shops in order to attain
financial stability.
Hope for a Better
Future
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May 14th,
2012 - AAR Japan provided commodities such as sweets, sugar and detergent to help
Ms. ACIO (right) open a retail shop. |