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    Karamojong Street Children and Adults in Kampala, Uganda: A Situational Analysis Investigating the Root Causes, Issues Faced, and Current Responses.
    (Oasis International., 2007) Gackle, Joel Wesley; Lolem, Grace; Kabanda, Martin Patrick
    Research conducted in April and May of 2005, resulted in a report entitled “Uganda’s response to Street Children: Investigating the Validity and Impact of Kamparingisa National Rehabilitation Centre (KNRC) in Working with Street Children in Uganda.” The report identified a “huge influx of Karamojong” from Northeast Uganda, and highlighted a major gap in understanding and intervention pertaining to street children originating from Karamoja. In the 2004 special report by the Uganda Human Rights Commission “Karamoja: Searching for Peace and Human Rights” major issues facing people from Karamoja were described and analyzed. Other research has also been done showing the plight of the region. However, it is not clear what specifically leads some of the Karamojong to make the nearly 500 kilometer journey to the capital of Uganda, while others stay in Karamoja. It also needs to be understood what occurs when these people reach the streets of Kampala. With increased knowledge for Government and NGOs, it is hoped that coordinated efforts will result in long-term sustainable solutions. There are a number of initiatives currently in operation or at planning stage in the Karamoja region. There is also an obvious desire by Ugandan Government, Kampala City Council, and NGOs to address the phenomena of Karamojong street children and adults in Kampala. However, a link between the two needs to be investigated. In addition, a greater scope of information needs to be collected and research conducted, to not only understand the causes, but to understand the scale of the problem and the complexities, as well as strategies that have previously or are currently being employed. This will enable all stakeholders to consider and develop tailored responses. This research seeks to bridge the gap between the will to take action and the need for comprehensive information surrounding this issue.