| dc.description.abstract | Food security is a fundamental human right that is described as the availability, accessibility, and usage of safe and nutritious food to suit dietary needs and preferences. However, achieving food security is a major problem for host and refugee communities around the world, with women being disproportionately impacted by several factors including sociocultural norms, restricted access to resources, and gender inequality. The thesis explored the crucial role NGOs play in empowering women in the refugee and host communities in the Adjumani District of Northern Uganda to enhance food security. The study explored three important theories, that is, the feminist theory, the resilient theory, and the resource base theory to comprehend the phenomena under study. It was conducted using primary data from the field interviews of 47 respondents, including women in the refugee settlements of Boroli I & II, Olua I, women in the host communities of Olua and Boroli, key informants from all the communities, and some selected NGO workers in the Adjumani District.
The results from the study show that most female-led households in the Olua and Boroli refugee and host communities experience food insecurity. This is a result of lack of access to food, inadequate utilization of food consumed, and instabilities associated with accessing food. The study critically analysed NGO programs and initiatives related to ensuring food security among women in refugee and host communities. It looks into how much NGO action against food insecurity supports women’s decision-making towards their sustainable livelihoods. The findings have implications for enhancing NGO programming and advocacy efforts to better support women as active agents in achieving food security within their communities. | |
