Uganda Red Cross Society

UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT 2017

7 Advocacy Disaster Response 10 and Management

16 Restoration of Family Links

17 Strategic Partnerships

21 Financial Report

24 Senior Management team

25 About URCS List of acronyms

CFA Commercial First Aid

OPM Office of the Prime Minister

ICCA Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Project

ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross

RCAT Red Cross Action Team

RCCC Red Cross Climate Centre

RFL Restore Family Links

SOP Strategic options

URCS Uganda Red Cross Society

Improving livehoods among the vulnerable communities

1 URCS Annual Report 2017 MESSAGE FROM THE URCS LEADERSHIP

Cross has recovered steadily and is delivering on the key mandates in this country.

In a bid to reclaim our humanitarian space, we scaled up operations, supported the refugee influx in West Nile, Northern Uganda as well as continued to offer lifesaving humanitarian interventions to the people of Uganda affected by disasters and disease outbreaks all over the country.

On behalf of the Red Cross, I acknowledge the continued support and engagements with partners who have Mr. Robert Kwesiga, Secretary General URCS opened doors to walk with us. Through the partnerships, we have been able to deliver services to refugees in Iam pleased to present the 2017 Annual Opera- West Nile in areas of WASH, Psychosocial support, res- tional Status of the Uganda National Red Cross toration of broken family links, livelihoods, Emergency Society. The year has been very fruitful as we Health among others while providing assistance to the made progressive achievements in scaling up displaced persons. programming and responding to a number of disasters and population movement. Allow me We also responded to several disasters elsewhere in the share a simple road map since the 2013 crisis Country that included floods and landslides in Bududa, and great recovery journey the National Soci- Sironko, Manafwa, Kabale, Kisoro, Bundibugyo, Kasese, ety has strolled. Elegu, Isingiro; as well as responded to epidemic out breaks like Cholera in Kasese and Marburg in Kapchorwa The current senior management team assumed and Kween (North eastern Uganda). Uganda Red Cross office in the late 2015. The year 2016, Ugan- also offered emergency first aid services to victims of da Red Cross focused on recovery hence the road crushes across the country, mobilized blood donors “2016 Recovery Plan”. The plan was premised and collected over 90% of the required blood need in the on 11 pillars geared towards addressing the country. All these are Red Cross mandates and we are strategic organizational weaknesses that con- happy to see that through the 51 branch network, we tributed to the 2013 Institutional crisis. These are able to deliver meaningful humanitarian services to among others included the review of statutes the vulnerable people in our communities. and Policies, recomposing senior management, Special thanks to our partners, the Government of Ugan- development of the Strategic Plan, re-focussing da, UN agencies, Red Cross Partner National Societies, fundraising and rebranding to improve the in- staff, Volunteers and members. Your continued support stitutional image. By the end of 2016, most of has enabled us to achieve a lot. these areas had been creatively achieved and that milestone was celebrated. As we enter 2018, we note that Uganda has started re- ceiving refugees from the DRC. As part of our emergency 2017 was the first year of implementing the preparedness and response plan, Uganda Red Cross con- URCS strategy 2017-2020. It was for consoli- tinues to provide humanitarian services to the refugees dating recovery and change process, reclaim- in the Country and commit to mobilise more resources ing URCS Humanitarian space and scaling up as part of our commitment to keep on ground and sup- programming. Suffice to note is that recovery port the DRC refugee response. We also thank you for is a process and not an event. Re-building con- your continued support to the Uganda Red Cross opera- fidence and trust by partners and all actors is tions in the country and look forward to working togeth- buttressed in walking the talk and not “telling er in 2018. a story” and hence the very reason we have taken tough actions against those whose- ac tions and behaviour are deviant to the set and agreed parameters of modus operandi. Red 2 URCS Annual Report 2017 EMERGECNY HEALTH SERVICES

The emergency health services are offered to save lives of the vulnerable through provision of critical health response programs that include; Blood mobilization, provision of first aid and lifesaving services, access to clean and safe water and community sensitizations during disease outbreaks through social mobilization and Advocacy for better Health services in rural communities.

Communities are empowered with knowledge and critical information needed to improve life as well as detect, prevent and respond to emerging disease out breaks in their communities. Provision of First Aid and Life Saving Interventions

Uganda Red Cross builds the capacity of communities and avails resources for evi- dence-based injury prevention interven- In 2017, 75 community sessions were tions in an effort to save lives of people conducted across 30 hot spot areas in during emergencies. Uganda, reaching over 1680 pedes- trians, cyclists and motorists through URCS operates in 51 districts across Uganda trainings and live simulations along and uses the local branch structures to ac- high traffic areas in the country. cess communities, train and empower them with lifesaving kills to be able to manage life risks that happen within their communities.

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Supply and access to safe blood

In 2017, Uganda Red Cross launched a new blood do- nor recruitment strategy that aimed at improving access to safe blood. With a mandate from Govern- ment of Uganda through the Ministry of Health, Uganda Red Cross in partnership with the Uganda Blood transfusion services mobilises voluntary blood donors.

Annually, Uganda needs 1% of its total population to donate enough blood to meet the country’s bloods needs. Over 260,000 units of blood were collected. The new strategy aims at closing these gaps to ensure that there are improved processes for blood mobilisation in the country. The Red Cross members and volunteers will lead by example.

1% 260,000 of Uganda’s Population is the amount of Units of blood collected in 2017 blood units reqired every year

Blood saves lives. Every drop counts

4 URCS Annual Report 2017 Response to disease outbreaks in communities

Uganda Red Cross builds capacities of communities through the community health Vol- unteers to monitor, predict, prepare and respond to diseases outbreaks of public health importance in their own local settings.

This is done through an approach called Social Mobilisation. It is aimed at improving behaviour for social change in practices that affect the health of the people.

While striving to reduce the spread and mitigate the impact of common The Red Cross also responded URCS also launched intensive diseases among the infected and to the Cholera outbreak in Neb- community engagement inter- affected individuals and communi- bi and Kasese districts through ventions during the Marburg vi- ties in targeted areas, Uganda Red holding community awareness ral Disease (MVD) outbreak in Cross in partnership with UNICEF and dialogue meetings, commu- Kween and Kapchorwa districts Uganda emergency preparedness nity sensitizations and house to in Eastern Uganda. The National and response Project focused on house visits to demonstrate use Society deployed and engaged a cholera prevention in high risk of hand washing facilities and la- team of over 210 volunteers who populations in Uganda with pre- trine construction as well as dis- were oriented by a technical team paredness activities planned for 6 tribution of Aqua-tablets (96,000) from the Ministry of Health, districts (Kasese, Nebbi, Hoima, in affected and risk communities. World Health Organisation and Buliisa, Wakiso and Namayingo). UNICEF Uganda. They were ori- These interventions reached over ented and deployed to support 5,160 households, composed of 18,715 outbreak prevention activities. 18,715 persons who were reached Interventions reached 58,064 with cholera prevention messages persons with Marburg preven- Persons reached through and actions; involving hand wash- tion and control, detection and our intrevensions ing, construction of pit latrines and response as well as safe burial in water safety. case of any deaths. 5 URCS Annual Report 2017 WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH)

Ngariam water tank in Katakwi dis- 80 protected springs constructed trict was distilled with support from German Red Cross. This supports the local community especially during dry season since the area is always 50 shallow wells constructed affected by drought and water logging or floods during rainy season. Communal latrines construct- 700 The use of water from unpro- ed in refugee settlements in Northern tected sources dropped from Uganda 45.3% to 23.9% leading to improvement in health by 6 institutional latrines constructed 87.5% in areas where operate. which improved sanitation. Continued provision of safe and clean water to refugees in Parolin- 48 boreholes constructed, ya (Moyo) Water Plant, Kamukamu (Arua) Water Plant, Kochi water plant, took over Angaliachini water plant Households that use boreholes in- from MSF, Enyau water plant among creased by 31.8% from 19.1% to 50.9% others. Uganda Red Cross also con- in Eastern Uganda. tinues to avail clean and safe water to refugees in refugee settlements in West Nile, Northern Uganda. 6 URCS Annual Report 2017 ADVOCACY

The advocacy approach for Uganda Red 2. Policy formulation for disaster Cross targets key institutional mandates as response and management spelt out in the Red Cross, 1964. The Red Cross in Uganda does not engage in ag- In 2017, the International Federation gressive public advocacy but rather engag- of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) es and lobbies stake holders for improved supported Uganda Red Cross and line service delivery in communities where we ministry in the office of the prime min- operate. ister (department of disaster response) to start the process of drafting a Disas- Our areas of focus are on provision of better Law that protects Humanitarian re- ter health services, protection for fast responders and favours disaster response sponders and better policies that favour efforts in the country. Despite the exis- the provision of humanitarian assistance to tence of a framework, the government communities affected by disasters. of Uganda needs to ensure that efforts 1. Protection for fast responders for managing and responding to disasters in the country are provided for un- Uganda Red Cross in 2017 embarked on the der the Law. This should ease the ability process that seeks to protect fast respond- to offer humanitarian assistance to vic- ers (first aiders) that through their commu- tims of disasters in a timely and effi- nity arrangements volunteer to give lifesav- cient manner. ing interventions to accident victims without being victimised by law makers. The process of enacting a Good Samaritan Law was 3. Advocacy for better Health started on by the Red Cross Health Profes- sionals and Legal team through the Minis- In order to enhance institutional and try of Transport and Works. This will protect community capacity to advocate for fast responders especially Red Cross Volun- health issues in the country, Uganda Red teers trained in communities who respond Cross with support from USAID/PATH, to accident victims through offering emer- implements the Advocacy for better gency medical services at accident scenes. health project (ABH) in western Uganda The Law seeks to protect them from victi- districts of Ntungamo, Bushenyi. misation and form of mistreatment by law enforcers. Through the ABH Project the following advocacy activities were implemented:

- 11 new Community groups of people living with HIV/AIDs were formed (4 from Bushenyi and 7 from Ntungamo). The same were oriented on project activities reaching 120 people in Bushenyi and 210 people in Ntungamo (trainees).

- 12 drama shows were staged to present issues on the HIV/AIDS and nutrition where over 4200 people (1050 males and 3150 females) were reached with Advocacy messages during the music, dance and drama shows. 7 URCS Annual Report 2017

- 66 planned Radio spots on nutrition and HIV/AIDs were aired out reached over 731,400 people in both districts of Ntungamo and Bushenyi, in western Uganda.

- 30 planned community group meetings held to review and evaluate performance of the project in the communities where it is implemented.

- 30 planned community groups supported to implement their Advocacy action plans.

- Held 2 planned orientation meetings with members of the health unit management committees (HUMC’s).

- Held 2 planned meeting with 14 Civil Society Organisations implementing HIV related projects.

- Implementation and follow up of the PDSA

- Participated in coordination/networking meetings for improved programming

3. Maternal and Child Health

With support of the Netherlands Red Cross, Uganda Red Cross implemented the maternal and child health program to increase awareness to access to maternal, neonatal, and child health; as well as ASRH services in target communities

The project ensured the following:

Volunteers were trained in Community based health and first aid approaches and this enabled 2160 women within the child bearing age bracket to receive SRH messages.

11 focus group discussions with pregnant mothers were conducted to establish bar- Volunteers were trained in riers that prevent some mothers from at- Community based health tending ANC and first aid approaches HIV prevention and care messages given to and this enabled 2160 the public women within the child Identified HIV+ people and referred for bearing age bracket to care receive SRH messages. Vulnerable mothers with children under 5yrs identified and communities mobilized for mass immunization.

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Uganda Red Cross Advocacy Model

Extract: URCS Communications Strategy 2017 (draft)

Uganda Red Cross continues to support communities through advocating for issues that affect them in their local set up in the country. Best practices and testimonies have been documented and shared across board.

In 2018, a new campaign targeting adolescent girls will be embarked on to encourage school enrolment and retention through provision of menstrual hygiene kits including re-usable sanitary towels. This will be spearheaded by prominent women who are Uganda Red Cross Good Will Ambassadors with a heart to serve the vulnerable girl child in Uganda.

Good Samaritan Law Disaster Law

Advocacy for better health The Red Cross Act, 1964

9 URCS Annual Report 2017 DISATER RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT

Uganda Red Cross through the department of Disaster Risk Management endeavours to minimize community vulnerability and risk to disasters, to avoid or limit the adverse impacts of disasters within the broad context of sustainable development.

Through risk assessments and identification, risk analysis, planning for risk reduction activities, URCS plans and implements preventive measures while strengthening the capacity of communities to resist or cope with and recover from disasters. The intention is to enhance effective disaster mapping and prior planning on how best to manage interventions. This is in line with the government’s National Disaster Preparedness and Management Policy, all focused on mitigation of consequences arising from human and man-made hazards.

The Disaster Risk Management directorate focused on three elements of disaster risk management:

Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR)

Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Change and Adaptation, Food Security and livelihoods

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Uganda Red Cross builds community resilience and institutional capacity to Predict, respond and reduce impact of disasters through a comprehensive disaster risk management system. A number of programs were implemented through the directorate of disaster risk management and these include:

Community capacity to predict, prepare for and effectively respond to disasters and other crisis events.

This aimed at ensuring that target communities and public authorities at the local level are aware of climate risks and are timely informed and prepared to effectively respond to extreme weather events and natural eventualities (acts of God).

Risk Description / Interventions

Climate change adaptation – Supported 200 Community based disaster risk re- by German Red Cross in East and North duction members from Teso and Karamo- Eastern Uganda ja regions (Kamuda, Nyariam, Kapele- bong, Nyakwae and Regan) were trained and updated with knowledge of disaster response.

200 The same community based disaster risk reduction teams were given tool kits (1 bicycles, pair of gumboots and 1 rain coats) to be able to support their communities in case of any disasters / eventualities.

40 community volunteers were trained (12 females, 28 males) in flood resistant housing and 700 households in the villag- es of Kamenu, Kareu , Lalei and Alelesia were supported with Participatory Safer Shelter Aproach (PASSA ) kits (materi- al – wheel barrows, brick making moulds, bpm paper, jerricans, sisal rolls, trowels, spades, and pangas)

Construction of a valley tank in Apedu, Kapelebyong Sub county Amuria District. This sipports over 1000 people.

Completion and follow-up of Ngariam water tank in Katakwi District a district always severely hit by drought and water logging or floods. The desilted dam supported the communities throughout the dry seasons of the year.

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Promotion of Lorena stoves and charcoal briquette making in Teso and Karamoja. In order to reduce charcoal consumption Lorena stoves and briquette making was promoted. By end of 2017, 386 households were using energy saving stoves.

URCS also establishment of tree nurseries

Disease out break URCS launched intensive community engagement interventions and reached out to over 5,160 households, composed of 18,715 persons engaged with cholera prevention messages and actions; involving hand washing, construction of pit latrines and water safety.

In the Marburg viral Disease (MVD) outbreak in Kween and Kapchorwa, 210 volunteers were mobilized, oriented by technical teams from Ministry of Health, World Health Organisation and Unicef Uganda (MoH, WHO and UNICEF). The trained teams were then deployed to support outbreak prevention activities. Interventions reached 58,064 persons with Marburg prevention and control.

Contingency Plans Kenya Post-Election Violence – URCS Plan developed to provide critical life-saving interventions to 5,000 refugee population displaced by potential election violence in Kenya.

Disaster Risk Emergency Fund (DREF)Ap- plication that scaled-up operation to fill gaps in in the WASH sector for the 5,000 DRC Refugee influx due to tribal conflicts in the Ituri region. These resettled in Kyang- wali settlement (Malembo C) in Hoima.

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Disaster Risk Reduction interventions for high risk communities

Intervention Description

Ware house A new Shs. 280million warehouse project was piloted at Kampala South Branch to facilitate safe custody and prepositioning of relief supplies for rapid response to emergency situations in and around Kampala. Vehicle procurement 10 tons ISUZU light was purchased truck to assist in quick transportation of relief supplies to respond to community emergencies as well as lowered costs of haul- age in relief management.

10,000 litters capacity ISUZU water bowser truck to support the emergency WASH team deployment in URCS areas of operation.

Procurement & prepositioning of WATSAN WATSAN kit 5 was procured to treat and Kit 5 supply safe water to over 5,000 people in crisis areas.

Oral Rehydration Point (ORP) kits 20 kits were procured and prepositioned in the central warehouse to support community case management of cholera in situations where the treatment facilitates are remotely located.

2 Branch Managers (Hoima & Tororo) trained by the IFRC on kits set up and management.

Non Food Core Relief items (NFIs) 500 kits were procured and prepositioned in the central warehouse ready to support large scale disaster, beyond the capacity of Branches and districts.

Trainings 60 staff and volunteers from 40 Branch- es trained as WASH & Relief specialists. These should be able to handle any WASH related needs in their branches. This is part of capacity building for the Nation- al Society to be able to deliver on core mandate.

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Food Security initiatives and Sustainable Community Livelihoods Uganda Red Cross through the sustainability and resilience programs supports families to start livelihoods for food security and community resilience.

In 2017, Uganda Red Cross embarked on promotion of climate sensitive agricultural production and diversification projects as detailed in table below:

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Activity Intervention

Farmer Field School Training in NASAARI/ Farmer Field School training for 15 par- Serere ticipants (farmers and project focal persons) at Serere Agricultural Research In- stitute was conducted. The training was geared towards opening up of demonstration gardens and empower the field Volunteers and farmers with skills and knowledge on best agronomic practices and improved crop production of sor- ghum, peas, green gram and cassava to prepare the field demonstration gardens.

Field Demonstrations Demonstration gardens were opened (NASAARI) to empower the farmers with skills and knowledge on best agronomic practices and improved crop production of sor- ghum, cassava, peas and green gram. Demo sites were installed in Kotido and Abim districts respectively.

Introducing cassava multiplication sites 64 bags of cassava cuttings were giv- in Teso region. en out to four selected lead farmers in Magoro (Katakwi district) and Kapeleby- ong (Amuria district). Each farmer group received 32 bags that were planted on 3 acres each. This eventually improved food production and hunger levels in the areas, contributing to the well-being of families.

Lead Farmers Training and Demonstra- - Training for 16 participants was con- tions ducted in Nabuin Agricultural Research Institute, Moroto district. The training equipped lead farmers with knowledge and skills on Farmer Field School approach of extension service delivery.

-Six demonstration sites for second season were established with each site get- ting 20 kgs of beans

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National Society’s capacity to Restore Family Links (RFL) Uganda is home to over 1 million refugees with majority being from South Sudan. Uganda Red Cross has been at the fore front of responding to the refugee crisis in the areas of WASH, reception management, restoration of broken family links (Child Pro- tection) and distribution of Non Food Items. As majority of refugees continue coming, more children come in as separated and accompanied, requiring family tracing services. Uganda Red Cross has since supported family tracing for refugees in West Nile refugee Settlements that included Imvepi Refugee Settlement in Arua District, Parolinya Recep- tion Centre, Lamwo, Omugo; an extension of Rhino Refugee Settlement, and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements. By end of 2017, many families benefited from the RFL services as exhibited in table below:

Summary statistics on RFL services offered in the Refugee Settlements in 2017

Red Cross Messages exchanged 6,372 Psychosocial support 6,065 services

Phone call services attempted 92,526 Tracing cases handled 1,458 (received, concluded)

Successful phone calls made 58,616 Emergency tracing cases 1,339

Un accompanied minors identified 2,687 Restoration of Family Links 3,068 program awareness sessions

Un accompanied minors regis- 670 Referrals handled (IN and 5,386 tered for family tracing OUT)

Re-unifications 1,423 Document requests (col- 194 lected, received) 16 Strategic Partnerships & URCS Annual Report 2017 Support

German Red Cross The Red Cross family • Supported the CCA livelihoods The International Federation of the project in Eastern Uganda Red Cross (IFRC) • (Soroti, Katakwi, Abim with UGX • Refugee Operation; UGX 6 billion for 260,645,000) 2017, 2018 extension of Appeal to the • Resumption of Adjumani Refugee tune of UGX 9 billion project after 6 months • URCS Refugees and Capaci- ty building 2-year project to the WASH Projects; tune of UGX 5.5. Billion. • Supported Emergency Response • Landover 2017 – UGX 224 million in Unit (ERU) of WASH 2017. Kibale, Hoima Branches • Cartel Foundation –UGX 1.6 billion for Nebbi Belgian Red Cross • Pandemic preparedness with USAID and American Red Cross – UGX 2 billion in • Ongoing Disaster Risk Reduction pandemic prone districts. project of UGX 634,556,590 fo- • Disaster Law and support revision of cusing on Warehouse construc- URCS Statutes UGX 100 million tion in Kampala South • Capacity building support UGX 540 mil- • Disaster Emergency stock and lion for Finance Management upgrade, training National Disaster re- Supply Chain and Resource Mobilization sponders. Strategy development • Marburg epidemic in Kapchorwa and Kween UGX 190 million • Congolese Refugees influx UGX 750 million

Netherlands Red Cross Supporting

• South Sudan Refugee Operation 2017 to 2018 UGX 962,723,214. • Partners for Resilience (UGX 145,938,182) implemented in Mbale, Bududa, Sironko, Kapchorwa, Bukwo, Katakwi, Amuria, Isingiro, Kasese, Kabale and Kisoro. • In partnership with IKEA Foundation UGX 5.5 billion • innovation for response preparedness – a nationwide • Program but with forecast based financ- ing in Eastern and Western regions. • Recovery and rejuvenation plan; UGX 150 million. 17 URCS Annual Report 2017 Swedish Red Cross British Red Cross

• Supported South Sudan Refugee Opera- • ERU Sanitation model for South Su- tion through IFRC Appeal dan Refugees - Imvepi Pounds Ster- • Direct support to ERU WASH 2017 ling; 400,000 (UGX 2 billion). • Direct support towards Palorinya (Moyo) • Capacity Building support for Fi- Water Plant for 2018 nance and Supply Chain systems • Negotiations ongoing to support Congo- and rejuvenation plan CHF 100,000 lese Refugees with support of SIDA (UGX 360,000,000) • Support IFRC Appeal for South Su- dan Refugees International Committe of the Red Cross (ICRC) Austria Red Cross

• Supported Restoring Family Links (RFL), • ERU WASH for South Sudan Refu- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) gees • Contributed salaries to Core staff; -Or • Kamukamu (Arua) Water Plant & ganizational Development, Public Re- Sanitation UGX 2 billion lations, Finance, IT and 6 Branch Man- • 5-year proposal for capacity build- agers of Gulu, Arua, Hoima, Mbarara, ing and strengthening WASH as a Kabale and Kasese flagship program for URCS • Promised technical support for Am- Icelandic Red Cross bulance Services and First Aid

• Support to South Sudan Refugee Appeal Chinese Red Cross • Supported Refugees Operation Psycho Social support (PSSR) • Disaster Preparedness Emergency • ICT development support UGX 75 million stocks worth UGX 732,150,000 • Construction of volunteer residences in • Blood Donor Recruitment (2017 West Nile Refugee Operation – UGX 360 million and the same amount for 2018) Norwegian, Japanese and Canadian • Disaster Risk Reduction project – Red Cross Jinja Branch; UGX 370 million

Supporting South Sudan Refugee Operation Appeal

Delegates from our partners; IFRC, Nertherlands Red Cross, Canadian Red cross, Swedish Red Cross , and Icelandic Red Cross visiting some of our projects in Bidibidi and Imvepi refugee settlements in october 2017

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We partnered with German Red Cross and the German Cooperation to provide clean and safe water in westnile

UN AGENCIES

UN Agency Contribution

UNHCR Supported to the tune of UGX 3.7 billion. Has selected URCS as partner for 2018. Finalizing budgets.

UNICEF Ongoing PCA up to end of 2018 focusing on Health Emergency Preparedness in six districts (Nebbi, Ho- ima, Bulisa, Kasese, Namayingo, Wakiso); and any health emergency WHO Epidemic and Pandemic emergencies as they happen

UNDP Focus on Climate Change, Gender, Livelihood and Early Warning Systems.

WFP Focus on logistics capacity building for implementing partners

UNFPA Re-engagement negotiations ongoing

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DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES

Agency Support

ECHO Support Refugees including preparedness for Con- golese Refugees and other emergencies.

Norwegian Embassy 2nd phase partnership for Mt. Elgon Region

DFID Supported Risk Reduction and Emergencies

Irish Aid Supported HIV/AIDS, Livelihoods in Karamoja

USAID Supported WASH with Ministry of Water and Envi- ronment

Islam Association of Red Cross & Red Crescent Access Islamic Association humanitarian funds. Movement

UK Uganda Health Alliance Supporting Refugee Health Emergencies, Operation- al Research and Health Capacity development

Partners of Choice

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FINANCIAL REPORT Uganda Red Cross posted a steady growth in total revenue between 2015 and 2017, reaching more than two-fold. URCS realized UGX 26,169,874,663 in 2017, up from UGX 13,659,731,617 posted in 2016 and UGX10,651,511,208 in 2015. This remarkable progress is largely attributed to increase in funding from multilateral/bilateral donors coupled with the South Sudan Refugee influx that attracted significant funding from IFRC and other movement partners, as well as the UN fraternity

Graph 1: Revenue trends since 2015

Funding received from traditional partners towards programs exceeded budget by over 30%. This was primarily driven by inflows from movement partners that exceeded budget (152% performance).

The National Society performed dismally in non-traditional revenue sources, achieving only 6%. Negotiations with majority of these partners such as Corporate business en- tities are ongoing and will therefore yield returns starting 2018.

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Graph 2: Analysis of funding mix

From the program perspective, the South Sudan refugee operation (SSRO) attracted the most funding, accounting for 67% of the total funding in 2017 while other projects share 33%.

This underlines its importance to the National Society. IFRC and German RC were the largest sources of funding for the SSRO with Ugx5.9b each, followed by UNHCR at Ugx3.7b.

The graph below illustrates all partners under the SSRO credited with the 67% funding mentioned above.

Graph 3: Analysis of budget variances 22 URCS Annual Report 2017

Uganda Red Cross posted a steady growth in total revenue between 2015 and 2017, reaching more than two-fold.

26,169,874,663 }UGX 10,651,511,208

23 URCS Annual Report 2017 URCS Senior Management 2017

Mr. Robert Kwesiga Secretary General

Mr. Ezen Kavuma Mr. Robert Akankwasa DR. Josephine Okwera Director Finance Director DRM Director DRM

Ms. Orwin Tuhwire Mr. Naphtali Baguma Ms. Irene Nakasiita Cordinator HR Cordinator Logistics & Supply Mgt Cordinator PR

Mr. Moses Bagarukayo Dr. Florence Ajok Mr. Alex Mugisha Ag. Manager Internal Auditor Cordinator Youth & OD Ag. Manager PMER

24 URCS Annual Report 2017 ABOUT UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is an indigenous humanitarian membership organization that has been in existence in Uganda since 1939. In Uganda, it started as a small women’s emergency organization; In 1941, it became a branch of the British Red Cross.

In 1964, the Uganda Red Cross was recognized by an ‘Act of Parliament of Uganda (The Red Cross Act, Cap 57, 1964) as an auxiliary to the Government of Uganda in ex- ercising their obligations by virtue of the Geneva Conventions. Following the Geneva Conventions, the Uganda Red Cross was admitted as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in 1965.

Today, the Uganda Red Cross Society has over 360,000 registered members and volunteers with one and half million beneficiaries of its interventions. Uganda Red Cross Society works in all regions of Uganda with 51 branches spread all over the country. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement comprising the International Federation and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), URCS works with a number of partners in the execution of its Mission.

These include but not limited to the Government of Uganda, Corporate bodies, United Nations Agencies, International Organizations, local community based organizations and other partner Red Cross National Societies.

While delivering on its mandate, Uganda Red Cross Society is guided by the seven fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Crescent Movement. These include:

HUMANITY

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherev- er it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

IMPARTIALITY

It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opin- ions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

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In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

INDEPENDENCE

The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective coun- tries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE

It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

UNITY

There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

UNIVERSALITY

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is world- wide.

URCS VISION

To fulfill the URCS mandate and obligation in delivering quality and sustainable humanitarian assistance.

URCS MISSION

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