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Relief Support Service (RSS)

Geographical Focus: Uganda, South Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

1. Background and Context

The Kakuwa people and other vulnerable communities in Uganda, South Sudan, and DRC face frequent humanitarian emergencies caused by armed conflicts, natural disasters, and endemic poverty. These crises often result in displacement, loss of livelihoods, food insecurity, lack of shelter, and psychological trauma, leaving families at risk of hunger, disease, and exploitation.

In South Sudan and parts of DRC, thousands have fled to refugee camps in northern Uganda. Host communities are similarly under pressure, exacerbated by floods and epidemics. To address these challenges, AKV developed RSS to provide timely support, restore dignity, and promote recovery among crisis-affected populations.

2. Program Description

RSS provides emergency assistance to individuals and families affected by conflict, disasters, displacement, and extreme vulnerability. It focuses on urgent survival needs, psychosocial support, and linking beneficiaries to long-term recovery programs such as education, skills training, and livelihoods.

  • Emergency Response: Immediate assistance in crisis situations.
  • Post-Crisis Support: Stabilization and referral to development programs.

3. Purpose

To restore basic human needs and provide psychosocial support to affected individuals and families through timely disaster relief assistance during emergencies and post-crisis recovery.

4. Objectives

  • Provide emergency food assistance to households in crisis.
  • Offer short-term housing and clothing to families who lost everything.
  • Deliver psychosocial support and trauma counseling to victims.
  • Facilitate referrals to healthcare facilities for medical needs.
  • Ensure vulnerable households are included in long-term recovery and livelihood programs.

5. Target Beneficiaries

  • Internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to conflict or disasters.
  • Asylum seekers and refugees in urgent need.
  • Vulnerable members of host communities living in extreme poverty.
  • Women, children, and persons with disabilities.

6. Types of Assistance Provided

Food Assistance

Emergency rations including cereals, pulses, cooking oil, and other essentials.

Shelter

Temporary shelter materials such as tents, tarpaulins, blankets, and mattresses.

Clothing & Basic Goods

Apparel, hygiene kits, and household products.

Soutien psychosocial

Counseling for trauma caused by displacement, gender-based violence, and loss of livelihoods.

Medical Referrals

Referral to health facilities and humanitarian partners for emergency care.

7. When Aid is Given

  • Emergency Response: During natural disasters, armed conflicts, disease outbreaks, and other humanitarian crises.
  • Continued Assistance: Support for chronically vulnerable households in extreme poverty.

8. Expected Impact

  • Lives saved through timely food and shelter provision.
  • Reduced suffering and restored dignity for affected populations.
  • Stabilized households to prevent further vulnerability.
  • Enhanced psychosocial well-being and community resilience.

9. Implementation Approach

  • Rapid Needs Assessment: Conducted immediately after crises to determine scale and priorities.
  • Distribution of Relief: Delivered via central points, mobile teams, and community volunteers.
  • Psychosocial Support Sessions: Provided by trained counselors and peer groups.
  • Collaboration: Working with local authorities, humanitarian agencies, and health institutions.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuous observation, provision of help, and assessment of impact.

10. Key Activities

  • Ordering and stockpiling relief materials for quick response.
  • Mobilizing community-level Emergency Response Teams.
  • Training volunteers on relief distribution and psychosocial support.
  • Coordinating with district disaster management committees and refugee offices.
  • Establishing referral networks in health and livelihood programs.

11. Sustainability Strategy

  • Partnering with humanitarian organizations for ongoing support.
  • Integrating AKV development programs (education, livelihoods, skills training) post-crisis.
  • Developing community-based volunteer networks for local capacity building.
  • Mobilizing resources through donors and community efforts.

12. Monitoring and Evaluation

Indicators:

  • Number of households receiving food and non-food items.
  • Number of individuals receiving psychosocial assistance.
  • Number of referrals to healthcare and livelihood programs.

Tools: Distribution records, beneficiary feedback forms, and periodic impact evaluations.

For Inquiries & Enrollment

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Address: AKV Co-ordination Office

By: Batali Gabriel Modi
Email: [email protected]