IsraAID
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors SocialWork
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Company Description
IsraAID is an international non-governmental organization based in Israel that provides humanitarian aid and long-term development support in crisis-affected regions worldwide. In Uganda, the organization has maintained a presence since 2015, focusing on the recovery and resilience of refugees and host communities. Its operations are primarily concentrated in the Palorinya refugee settlement in Obongi District, the Nakivale settlement in the southwest, and the Nyakabande transit center.
The organization’s work in Uganda is centered on three core pillars: protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and health. In the Palorinya settlement, IsraAID has implemented long-term programs aimed at improving the psychosocial well-being of children and caregivers. Their protection specialists utilize interactive methods such as community theater and music to address mental health and gender-based violence, while their WASH teams focus on providing sustainable access to safe water through the repair of wells and training local water management committees.
As of early 2026, IsraAID is operating under a strategic masterplan that aims to reach over 200,000 direct beneficiaries by 2028. This strategy involves scaling up interventions in the Nakivale settlement to address the needs of newly arrived Congolese refugees and launching new responses at the Nyakabande transit center. The organization prioritizes localized solutions by collaborating with refugee-led and community-based organizations, ensuring that its humanitarian efforts are sustainable and deeply integrated with the communities they serve.
- Protection and Mental Health: Establishing child-friendly spaces and providing psychosocial support for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress and displacement.
- WASH Solutions: Constructing large-scale water systems, installing hand pumps, and promoting hygiene education to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.
- Emergency Response: Distributing essential relief items and medical supplies to newly arrived refugees in transit centers and settlements.
- Capacity Building: Training local health teams and community leaders in specialized techniques to provide non-specialist mental health care.