The PSN Housing Project is a humanitarian initiative led by ADRA Uganda with support from ADRA Denmark. Its goal is to address the critical housing and protection needs of vulnerable refugees, particularly Persons with Special Needs (PSNs), in the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Uganda. The project aims to provide safe, dignified housing solutions for displaced individuals, enhancing their living conditions and promoting resilience within the refugee community.

The project was implemented in phases, with the first phase completed in 2020. During this phase, 50 shelters were constructed for PSNs across selected zones in Kyaka II, setting the foundation for future expansion. The second phase, completed in 2022, saw the construction of an additional 150 shelters, each integrated with latrines, ensuring better sanitation and improved living standards for the households.

The third phase of the project, which runs from November 2024 to July 2025, is focusing on the construction of 150 shelters, latrines, and energy-saving stoves in five targeted zones: Byabakora, Kaborogota, Bwiriza, Buliti, and Itambabiniga. As part of this phase, each beneficiary household is also receiving two fruit trees to promote long-term food sustainability. Additionally, 20 refugee youth are being trained and certified in construction skills, giving them valuable vocational qualifications and the opportunity to contribute to the development of their community. This training is being carried out in partnership with the Uganda Vocational Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) and FCA.

Across all phases, the project has made a significant impact, constructing a total of 350 shelters and 350 latrines, as well as 120 energy-saving stoves in the third phase. In addition, 300 fruit trees were distributed to refugee households, fostering food security and sustainability. The project has also contributed to community empowerment through the training of 20 youth in construction skills, allowing them to gain expertise and certification in a field that will help them secure future employment opportunities.

Strong coordination with partners such as the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), UNHCR, ALIGHT, FCA, and local leaders has been essential to the success of the project. The initiative has not only provided immediate relief but has also created long-term value through skills development, the use of local resources, and community-driven implementation.

Overall, the PSN Housing Project exemplifies ADRA Uganda’s commitment to delivering protection-sensitive, sustainable, and people-centered interventions that restore dignity and foster resilience among refugee communities.