Bulambuli landslide survivors table demands to government
Inzuyamasaba officials have called for continued collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure that the survivors' needs are met and that they are able to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Bulambuli: Survivors of the Bulambuli landslides, which claimed approximately 100 lives and displaced over 2,000 people, have presented their specific needs to the Government through Inzuyamasaba.
The tragic landslides left many in dire need of assistance, and the survivors, through Inzuyamasaba, have called for further support to ensure their dignity and survival.
On Tuesday, Inzuyamasaba officials visited Bulambuli to assess the condition of cultural sites and to strategize on how to mobilize support from both Bamasaba communities in Uganda and the diaspora, as well as the international community.
Their efforts are being coordinated under the leadership of His Highness, Umukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma. The team plans to appeal for additional resources before the end of the week.
The landslide survivors have expressed gratitude for the support already provided by the Ugandan government, especially for burial assistance and food aid, which includes posho, beans, and porridge. However, like Oliver Twist, the survivors have asked for more help, stressing that they cannot live decently without further support.
Among the most pressing needs identified by the survivors are essential items such as sanitary pads, blankets, mattresses, firewood, mosquito nets, soap, basins, clothes, and tents. These basic necessities are crucial for their survival and well-being as they rebuild their lives.
In response, the Umukuka III has established a committee to spearhead mobilization efforts for additional aid. The committee, led by the Minister for Disaster in Inzuyamasaba, includes Hon. Priscilla Mungoma, Hon. Samuel Watulatsu, Hon. Kalid Mansa, Hon. Irene Khainza, and the spokesperson for Inzuyamasaba, Steven Masiga.
Local authorities, including CAO Bulambuli Mr. Emmy Olaboro and District Chairperson Hon. Nandudu Annet, have also expressed their appreciation for the assistance already provided by the government and donors such as Oxfam, UNICEF, CRS, and Karitas. However, they emphasized that more is needed, as the displaced persons are still facing numerous challenges.
The Umukuka has tasked the Woboya Committee with reaching out to the Bamasaba in Uganda, Kenya, and the diaspora in countries like South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The committee, led by Hon. Michael Materesi and Hon. Prof. Florence Wakoko, will work to rally further support for the affected communities.
Bulambuli has long been affected by disasters, with previous incidents in Bududa, Namisindwa, and now Bulambuli Upper. The government has provided housing and feeding support, but the victims continue to require additional assistance.
The Umukuka III has commended the government for its efforts so far but reminded all involved that much more needs to be done. He also urged survivors to protect young girls from harm, particularly from older boys in the camps, stressing that this is not a time for leisure but for serious recovery.
Inzuyamasaba officials have called for continued collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure that the survivors’ needs are met and that they are able to rebuild their lives with dignity.
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