Does Jumla Uganda deliver to refugee settlements?

Yes. We deliver to all major settlements including Bidibidi, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Rhino Camp, Palabek, and Kyaka II. Our logistics team coordinates with OPM and IOM to ensure smooth access.

Refugee Supplies Uganda – Certified Humanitarian & Camp Equipment for UN, NGOs & Agencies

Why Jumla Uganda

Your Trusted Refugee Supply Partner

For over a decade, Jumla Uganda has been the preferred refugee supplies Uganda partner for UNHCR Uganda, WFP Uganda, UNICEF Uganda, IOM Uganda, and dozens of international and local NGOs. We understand that camp management products and displacement support items must arrive on time, meet strict compliance standards, and perform reliably in the field.

From our warehouse hubs in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Arua, we deliver to every refugee settlement – including Bidibidi, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Rhino Camp, Palabek, Kyaka II, and more. Our team navigates the regulatory landscape with ease, working hand‑in‑hand with the Office of the Prime Minister – Refugee Department, UNBS, and Uganda Refugee Response to ensure every consignment is fully compliant.

Whether you need shelter kits, WASH supplies, hygiene kits, non-food items, or medical supplies, we offer a single‑source solution backed by certified quality, transparent pricing, and rapid delivery. Chat with us for a same‑day cost estimate.

Our Refugee Supply Categories

Full‑Spectrum Camp & Household Supplies

From emergency response to long‑term settlement support, we stock and source the full range of refugee assistance materials, protection assistance items, and camp household goods that your programmes require.

Assorted refugee supply kits – dignity kits, hygiene packs, shelter tarpaulins, jerry cans, and mosquito nets arranged on a pallet, ready for distribution in Uganda.

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Shelter & NFIs

Shelter kits, emergency tents, tarpaulins, wholesale blankets, mosquito nets, and non‑food items for refugee and disaster response.

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WASH & Hygiene Kits

WASH supplies, hygiene kits, water purification tablets, water storage tanks, and jerry cans solutions for refugee communities and health facilities.

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Dignity & Household

Dignity kits, protection assistance items, camp household goods, kitchen sets, and clothing & footwear.

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Medical & Health

Medical supplies, emergency medical kits, laboratory supplies, PPE, and first‑aid kits – compliant with Ministry of Health and WHO Uganda standards.

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Camp Infrastructure

Camp infrastructure supplies, settlement equipment, solar lanterns, and fuel‑efficient stoves.

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Logistics & Procurement

Humanitarian logistics, NGO procurement services, UN supplier registration, and humanitarian warehousing – end‑to‑end supply chain support.

Need custom refugee kits? We assemble bespoke packages for displacement support items and protection assistance items in 30–45 days.

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Funding Sources

How to Fund Refugee Supply Programs in Uganda

Discover which donors fund refugee supplies in Uganda, how to apply, and whether cash or in-kind aid works better for your program.

public Bilateral Donors

USAID – Food security, health, WASH Priority: High
EU (ECHO) – Emergency response, protection Priority: High
UK (FCDO) – Resilience, livelihoods Priority: Medium
Germany (GIZ) – Camp infrastructure, energy Priority: Medium
Sweden / Norway – Protection, gender Priority: Medium

USAID Uganda | ECHO | FCDO

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UNHCR – Refugee protection, shelter, NFIs Annual
WFP – Food aid, nutrition, cash transfers Monthly
UNICEF – WASH, health, education supplies Quarterly
CERF – Central Emergency Response Fund Emergency
UNDP – Livelihoods, resilience Annual

UNGM Registration | UNHCR Partnerships

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✓ Register early – UNGM, NGO Bureau, and donor portals take time to approve.
✓ Align with priorities – Each donor has specific thematic and geographic focus areas.
✓ Include budgets – Transparent, realistic budgets with clear unit costs and logistics.
✓ Partner locally – Consortium bids with local Ugandan NGOs often score higher.

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Program Design

Cash Assistance vs. In-Kind Supplies – Which Works Better?

An evidence-based comparison of cash transfers versus physical supply distribution for refugee programs in Uganda, with practical decision-making criteria.

Criteria	💵 Cash Assistance	📦 In-Kind Supplies
Flexibility	High – refugees choose what they need most	Low – predetermined items may not match needs
Dignity & Choice	High – empowers refugees to make decisions	Medium – can feel paternalistic
Local Economy	High – stimulates local markets and traders	Low – may undermine local businesses
Price Control	Low – prices may fluctuate in local markets	High – bulk procurement locks in prices
Targeted Needs	Medium – may not reach specific vulnerable groups	High – can precisely target nutrition, hygiene, shelter
Operational Cost	Medium – distribution costs, mobile money fees	High – warehousing, transport, handling, storage
Market Assessment	Essential – need functioning local markets	Essential – need appropriate specification
Best For	Urban refugees, stable markets, cash-ready beneficiaries	Remote settlements, specific health/nutrition needs, price volatility

check_circle Hybrid Model – Best of Both Worlds

Many programs combine cash and in-kind: cash for food and household items, with in-kind delivery of specialized goods like hygiene kits, shelter materials, and medical supplies that are difficult to source locally.

Case Study: In Bidibidi, a hybrid approach reduced malnutrition by 30% while stimulating local markets.

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→ Remote settlements (Palabek, Kyaka): In-kind recommended (weak markets)
→ Urban refugees (Kampala, Entebbe): Cash preferred (functioning markets)
→ Emergency response: In-kind (speed, predictability)
→ Long-term resilience: Cash + livelihoods support

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Why Choose Jumla Uganda Over Other Refugee Suppliers

Supplier	Gap	Jumla Advantage
International UN suppliers	High MOQs, long lead times, complex procurement	✅ Low MOQs, local stockholding, rapid 7‑14 day dispatch
Local traders	No compliance documentation or quality assurance	✅ UNBS‑certified, fully audited, full documentation
Specialist medical suppliers	Medical only – no shelter or WASH solutions	✅ Full‑spectrum: shelter, WASH, hygiene, medical, infrastructure
ReliefWeb / aid platforms	Information only – not a physical product supplier	✅ Actual product sourcing with warehousing & logistics
Cash-only agencies (GiveDirectly)	No in-kind supply capacity	✅ Both cash and in-kind solutions – hybrid expertise

Refugee supplies Uganda delivered with integrity, speed, and certified quality.

Medical Teams International in Uganda

Health Supply Chain, Jobs & Partnerships

Medical Teams International (MTI) is a key health partner in Uganda's refugee response. We support their supply chain with essential drugs, equipment, and diagnostics.

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Current vacancies at Medical Teams International Uganda office are posted on their careers page. Typical roles include health officers, supply chain managers, nurses, and field coordinators. Check their website for medical teams international uganda jobs 2026 and application details.

Email: uganda@medicalteams.org (general) – job-specific emails on vacancies.

Address: Kampala, Uganda (see website for exact location).

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Jumla Uganda works with MTI and other health partners to procure medical supplies, emergency medical kits, and laboratory supplies for refugee health posts. We also provide PPE and first‑aid kits for community health workers.

Photo gallery: View Medical Teams International Uganda photos on their official site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Refugee Status, Rights & Supplies in Uganda

Refugees in Uganda receive a monthly cash grant of approximately UGX 27,000–35,000 per person (around $7–10 USD) for food, plus in-kind supplies like hygiene kits, shelter materials, and household items distributed by UNHCR and implementing partners.

The four main categories are: (1) Convention refugees – fleeing persecution; (2) Mandate refugees – recognized by UNHCR; (3) Prima facie refugees – from countries with generalised conflict; and (4) Asylum seekers – awaiting refugee status determination.

Refugee funding in Uganda comes from UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, USAID, ECHO, and private foundations. Most aid is delivered through implementing partners as cash transfers, in-kind supplies, or project grants for shelter, health, WASH, and livelihoods.

The largest donors to Uganda include the United States (USAID), the European Union (ECHO), the United Kingdom (FCDO), Germany, Sweden, Norway, and multilateral agencies like the World Bank and UN pooled funds.

Refugees in Uganda cannot own land freehold, but they can lease land for up to 99 years. Many refugees engage in agriculture and small business through leasehold arrangements with local communities.

After five years of continuous refugee status, refugees may apply for naturalization as Ugandan citizens, provided they meet integration criteria including language, income, and good conduct requirements.

Refugees do not qualify for Ugandan passports. They travel using UNHCR-issued Convention Travel Documents or their country of origin's passport.

Applying for refugee status in Uganda is free. The process is managed by UNHCR and the Office of the Prime Minister's Refugee Department. No fees are charged for registration or status determination.

The largest refugee populations in Uganda come from South Sudan (over 800,000), followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo (over 400,000), Somalia, Burundi, and Rwanda.

Refugees in Uganda are granted the right to work without a separate work permit. They can engage in employment, business, and agriculture under the Refugees Act 2006.

We work with flexible MOQs to support both small-scale distributions and large emergency responses. In-stock items can be dispatched from as few as 50 units. Custom kits typically require 100+ units for cost-effective production. Chat with us to discuss your volume requirements.

Yes. We deliver to all major settlements including Bidibidi, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Rhino Camp, Palabek, Kyaka II, and more. Our logistics team coordinates with OPM and IOM to ensure smooth access.

Absolutely. All products meet UNBS standards and, where applicable, WHO, Sphere, and ISO requirements. We provide full documentation including certificates of origin, quality test reports, and packing lists.

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Local Expertise

Navigating Uganda's Refugee Supply Chain

We work closely with the Office of the Prime Minister – Refugee Department, UNBS, Uganda Refugee Response, and ULGA to ensure every product meets the rigorous standards required for refugee assistance materials and protection assistance items. Our compliance team handles all documentation – from certificates of origin to quality test reports – so your procurement process stays audit‑ready.

We are registered with the Uganda National NGO Bureau and maintain active partnerships with UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, and IOM to streamline cross‑border logistics. Our experience spans all 13 refugee settlements, including Bidibidi, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Rhino Camp, Palabek, and Kyaka II.

Chat with us to discuss your compliance requirements and get a clear path to procurement.

verified Key Partners & Authorities

OPM – Refugee Dept UNHCR Uganda WFP Uganda UNICEF Uganda IOM Uganda UNBS Uganda Refugee Response Ministry of Health National Medical Stores NDA NGO Bureau IRC NRC World Vision Uganda Red Cross Medical Teams Int'l CARE CRS Save the Children Oxfam Mercy Corps Malaria Consortium Amref Marie Stopes DENIVA UWASNET WaterAid EAC

Nationwide Delivery

From Kampala to Every Refugee Settlement

We deliver refugee supplies Uganda to every corner of the country – from Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Arua to the most remote settlements in West Nile, Karamoja, and the Albertine Graben. Our logistics network covers all major refugee settlements including Bidibidi, Nakivale, Kyangwali, Rhino Camp, Palabek, and Kyaka II.

We handle everything from last‑mile delivery to customs clearance for imported donor goods, working with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to secure humanitarian tax exemptions and streamline border crossings. Camp management products and displacement support items arrive on time, every time.

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Jumla Uganda delivery truck loaded with refugee supplies en route to settlements in Karamoja and West Nile – reliable logistics for refugee projects across Uganda.

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Kampala, Uganda – East Africa

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Mon – Fri – 08:00 – 18:00 EAT

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+256 752 208 878

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