At Nakivale settlement in Uganda, two NGOs organised a Christmas gathering for vulnerable residents and people with albinism. SOS Médias Burundi reported the event.
A settlement in southwestern Uganda became the setting for a Christmas gathering last December. At Nakivale — one of the world's oldest refugee settlements — two non-governmental organisations came together to mark the season with residents described by SOS Médias Burundi as among the most vulnerable in the camp, including people with albinism.
SOS Médias Burundi reported the event but provided limited detail about the organisations involved, the number of people reached, or the specific support offered on the day. The gathering appears to have been a one-time seasonal initiative rather than part of a longer programme.
Nakivale hosts more than 130,000 refugees, according to UNHCR figures, drawn largely from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia. People with albinism from Burundi and the DRC are among those who have sought protection there, fleeing targeted violence in their home countries.
Within refugee settings, people with albinism can face compounding vulnerabilities: reduced access to sunscreen and dermatological care, heightened risk of skin damage from outdoor work, and, in some contexts, continued social stigma carried across borders. Seasonal events of this kind can offer a moment of visibility, though sustained support programmes remain the more pressing need.
SOS Médias Burundi did not name the two NGOs or detail whether the organisations plan further activities at Nakivale in the coming year.
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