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Uganda: where help is needed now
Uganda: the HelpMap currently tracks 6 active events here, 1 of them critical. The main type is: Drought. People reported in need: 3,076,800. Humanitarian appeals request $27,572,428; $36,206,048 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Uganda: 2, of which 0 are open.
6 active events1 critical2 requests
Active events in Uganda
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVD Regional AppealCHF 27,500,000 requested | Disease outbreak | Critical | May 19, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Drought in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger,…Medium impact for agricultural drought in 1451032 km2 | Drought | Serious | May 21, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Uganda: humanitarian crisisUSD 828.7 million requested | Humanitarian crisis | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
| Uganda - DroughtCHF 72,428 requested | Drought | Notable | Oct 20, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Armed conflict: Uganda32 violent events, 17 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Central/Eastern Africa: Ebola Outbreak - May 2026EP-2026-000071-COD | Disease outbreak | Notable | May 5, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Hygiene kit3 active events · Critical
First aid kit1 active event · Critical
Medical / health kit (IEHK etc.)1 active event · Critical
Food parcel / food kit2 active events · Serious
Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit1 active event · Serious
Kitchen kit1 active event · Serious
NFI / household kit1 active event · Serious
Shelter kit1 active event · Serious
Trauma / emergency medical kit1 active event · Serious
Published aid-kit requests for Uganda
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-593 | Hygiene kitBukwo, Kween, Kapchorwa districts (Sebei), UgandaRRF No. 14/2025 - Emergency Humanitarian Response for Individuals affected by Floods in Sebei Region, UgandaItems requestedHygiene & sanitation kit (contents not specified) | Local NGO · Appeal / needs list | 800 | Nov 2025 | — | Unknown | Source |
| RN-307 | Shelter kitTransit centres and refugee settlements, UgandaIFRC DREF Operation - Uganda Population movement (MDRUG056)Items requestedStandard shelter kits; standard CRI/household item kits; WASH Kit 5 deployment | Red Cross / Red Crescent · Appeal / needs list | 200 | Apr 2025 | — | Unknown | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Uganda right now?
- Uganda: the HelpMap currently tracks 6 active events here, 1 of them critical. The main type is: Drought. People reported in need: 3,076,800. Humanitarian appeals request $27,572,428; $36,206,048 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Uganda: 2, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Uganda?
- Based on the current events in Uganda, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Hygiene kit, First aid kit, Medical / health kit (IEHK etc.), Food parcel / food kit, and Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Uganda?
- RescueCatalog tracks 2 published aid-kit requests for Uganda, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: Hygiene kit and Shelter kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), GDACS (UN / European Commission), OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger), ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI, and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Uganda?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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