Survey of Affected People & Field Staff in Uganda

The survey of affected people finds that refugees generally feel safe in their place of residence, free to move within Uganda, and have good relationships with the host community. On the whole, respondents appear to be aware of their rights as refugees and willing to return to South Sudan once the situation has stabilised. The areas of concern include the relevance and awareness of available support, as well as the sense of empowerment to achieve self-reliance and lead a normal life in Uganda. Most refugees know about the available channels to file a complaint and have used them but only 23% believe they will receive a response from aid providers. While refugees interviewed in the Bidi Bidi settlement are more positive on all areas of response, respondents from Kiryandongo, an older refugee settlement further south, report having better relations with the host community, feeling more empowered by aid, and able to find a job in the local economy.