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Empowering Communities: Refugee-Led Efforts Combatting Malaria and Climate Change in Uganda

11 Dicembre 2023

We thank God for the goodwill of many people who support their communities and care for the environment. In Uganda, refugees are planting lemongrass (which acts as a natural repellent) and neem to combat malaria and address climate change. This project aims to restore degraded environments affected by climate change and improve the well-being of the community. Seedlings are distributed to households, and residents are trained on how to plant and maintain them. According to the UNHCR, around 11,000 households are participating in this initiative.