Africa-Press – Uganda. As Denmark celebrated its Constitutional Day on June 5, a powerful message echoed from its embassy in Uganda: the humanitarian crisis isn’t going away, and neither is Denmark’s support.
In a symbolic gesture of enduring friendship, Denmark reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian aid in Uganda, especially amid surging refugee numbers and shrinking donor funds.
At the heart of the celebrations in Kampala was Ms. Signe Winding Albjerg, Denmark’s Ambassador to Uganda, who praised Uganda’s “unshakable hospitality” in hosting millions of refugees from neighboring countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia—even as international aid dwindles.
“We have been trying to check our notion of partnerships and localization and goal where the people we would like to support are. So that is what is really why we think it has to be community led, ” she added.
Also because, we cannot as Denmark define what does the local community somewhere in rural Uganda need.
“We need to listen and Understand what their need is and then how can we respond to that, ”
Ambassador Albjerg said, calling for more homegrown solutions amid increasing global donor fatigue.
The call for action was echoed by Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jeje Odongo, who used the occasion to praise Denmark’s long-standing partnership and urge other nations—particularly the Netherlands—to bolster support in strengthening Uganda’s social service systems.
“We thank Denmark to support Uganda’s Implementation of the global compact on refugees and a comprehensive refugee response Framework, it is a testament to the humanitarian development , peace , Development nexus in action,” Minister Odongo emphasized.
He added that as we gather to celebrate Danish Constitutional day , let me also take this opprtunity to thank the government of Denmark for its support to our National development agenda. This support, has greatly contributed to the social economic transformation of Uganda.
He also invited Danish people to consider meaningfuly invest in the shared humanity,” Minister Odongo asserted.
The event drew a mix of local government officials, diplomats, humanitarian partners, and civil society players who all agreed on one thing: the time for self-reliant, community-based solutions is now.
Local leaders in refugee-hosting districts—such as Yumbe, Isingiro, and Adjumani—voiced cautious optimism. Many said with better empowerment, both refugees and local residents could actively contribute to solving the challenges they face, instead of relying solely on external aid.
“The resilience is here. The solutions are here. They just need support,” said a local official from Nakivale refugee settlement.
Denmark has been a key ally to Uganda in both humanitarian and development sectors, funding projects in health, education, and climate resilience. This year’s celebration served as a reminder that even in a world growing weary of humanitarian crises, some alliances stand firm.
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