Cash aid reaches 1,554 drought-hit households in Uganda's Karamoja

Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Moroto completed a multipurpose cash assistance response for 1,554 drought-affected households in Uganda's Karamoja region, distributing funds via mobile money across Napak and Nabilatuk districts. The intervention supported 826 households in Nabilatuk and 728 in Napak, allowing families to prioritize food, healthcare, education, water, and livelihood recovery. CRS Country Representative Daniel Mumuni attended the final disbursement in Lopeei Sub-county, Napak District, hearing how beneficiaries used funds for food security, school fees, and small businesses. The cash-based approach aims to provide dignified, flexible aid while stimulating local markets and supporting community resilience during prolonged drought and economic hardship.