The livelihood problems of Somali Refugees in Western Uganda, (Nakivale Refugee Settlements).
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2010-03
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Abstract
The study was conducted in Nakivale Refugee Settlements in Western Uganda; the purpose of
the study was to identify the livelihood problems of Somali refugees in Western Uganda
(Nakivale Settlement). In the world today, millions of people endure war, genocide, famine
and natural disasters. Often, they are forced to flee in search of safety, seeking temporary
shelter until they can return home and rebuild their lives. But for many refugees and other
displaced people, the homes they loved are gone forever the crowded camps where refugees
live are designed to be temporary, but many of the world’s displaced people become
permanent residents in the camps.Thousands of Somali refugees live in Nakivale of refugee
camp in Western Uganda, therefore, the study considered their livelihood in the camp..
On the other hand livelihood refers to the ways in which people access and mobilize resources
that enable them to increase their economic security and thereby reduce the vulnerability
created and exacerbated by conflict, and pursue goals necessary for their survival and possible
return. According to this definition, the pursuit of livelihoods in conflict situations thus bases
on three different elements (Jacobsen, 2002).The research carried out through cross-sectional
survey, data was conducted on January 2010 using questionnaires, Interviews, and
Observation the sample size was 230 derived from 4000 Somali refugees living in Nakivale
refugee Camp. 230 questionnaires were accepted by the respondents and were used in the data
analysis while some questionnaires were rejected by the respondents. In addition 12
community leaders, headmasters and hospital officers were also interviewed.
According to research study findings Somali refugees face many problems in the oamp
including; shortage of food, lack of proper health care, and lack of clean water as well as lack
of proper education. Therefore, study recommends the situations of the refugees should be
improved by all stakeholders of the refugees both internationally and locally.
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A dissertation submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Arts in Development Studies of Kampala
International University.
Keywords
Somali Refugees, Western Uganda,, Livelihood Problems