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Karamoja’s Hunger Crisis and Hope | Uganda News
Karamoja’s farmers are reeling from brutal droughts that’ve wiped out 50-70% of crops, forcing kids into classrooms for meals while communities scramble for survival. The government’s thrown in 45 billion shillings—delivering over 9 million kg of food to 300k households—with churches and NGOs stepping up with cash, meals, and water repairs. This isn’t new: it’s climate chaos layered on deep-rooted structural issues. But hope’s brewing—drought-resistant seeds are being rolled out as a long-term fix, especially after last year’s national food crisis hit half the country. The goal? Stop this…
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