The Communities of Hosts and Refugees Transitioning to Climate Resilience (CHART-CR) Project is a collaborative initiative between the University of Cambridge and Makerere University, implemented in partnership with key stakeholders to strengthen climate resilience among refugees and host communities in Uganda. The project responds to growing climate-related vulnerabilities in refugee-hosting districts, particularly Kasese and Hoima, where environmental degradation, rapid population growth, displacement, and limited access to water, sanitation, food security, and financial services continue to undermine livelihoods.

The project focused on establishing a strong foundation for its pilot thematic areas: Water for Food, Water for Health, and Food Security. These components address critical issues related to access to safe drinking water, domestic water management, climate-smart agricultural practices, post-harvest handling, and sustainable food systems. The project also prioritizes financial inclusion and livelihood enhancement as key enablers of climate resilience.

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Project Targeted Districts

Targeted, location-specific interventions addressing climate change, water and sanitation, and food security among refugees and host communities in Uganda.

  • Hoima District - Climate Change and Food Security

    In Hoima District, with particular focus on the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, the CHART-CR Project addresses the growing impacts of climate change on food security for both refugees and host communities. The area faces pressure from rapid population growth, reduced land availability, and environmental degradation, all of which threaten sustainable food production. The project focuses on strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods through improved on-farm practices, post-harvest handling, and food sustainability approaches. Emphasis is placed on enhancing access to agricultural financing and building skills that support household food security. These interventions aim to reduce vulnerability while promoting self-reliance and resilience among displaced and host populations

  • Kasese District – Water and Sanitation

    In Kasese District, CHART-CR focuses on water and sanitation challenges driven by climate change, recurrent flooding, and river overflows from the Rwenzori Mountains. Communities are frequently affected by the destruction of homes, infrastructure, and water sources, increasing reliance on unsafe water and heightening public health risks. The project addresses access to safe drinking water, domestic water management, and sanitation awareness among vulnerable households. Special attention is given to the disproportionate burden faced by women and girls in water collection and household water management. Through community engagement and capacity building, the project supports practical solutions that strengthen resilience to water-related climate shocks.

Project Photo Gallery

This photo gallery captures moments from across the CHART-CR Project as communities of hosts and refugees work together to strengthen climate resilience in Kasese and Hoima. The images highlight local realities, community engagement activities, water and sanitation interventions, food security initiatives, climate change impacts, and experiences of internal displacement caused by flooding, as well as efforts to improve livelihoods and community well-being.

Gallery for Climate Resilience and Food Security-Hoima District

Gallery for Water and Sanitation - Kasese District

Multimedia

Multimedia highlights of water, sanitation, food security, and climate-smart solutions across refugee and host communities

Blog Posts

Our Partners

With thanks to our Funders and Host Institutions, without whose support our work would not to be possible