Life in Town: Migration from Rural Karamoja to Moroto and Mbale
The latest report on the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda examines the livelihood strategies and vulnerabilities of migrants from rural areas to the urban areas of Moroto and Mbale and documents the opportunities, risks and challenges of life in these towns. Read More…
Our research
Refugees and Forced Migration
We are working to increase our understanding of the livelihoods, protection and journeys of displaced people, particularly in urban areas.
Promoting Evidence Based Practice
Aid policy and response must be evidence-driven — from needs assessments through response to rehabilitation and exit.
Humanitarianism and Politics

Humanitarian intervention is an essential safety net, but politics and power define the context in which it takes place.
The Future of Pastoralism
At the policy and institutional level, African pastoralists are often misunderstood and regarded by policy makers as problematic, irrational, and backward.





