Notes from a Ugandan Refugee Settlement

Life in one of the world’s largest refugee settlements is shaped by far more than survival. A personal account from Uganda’s Bidi Bidi settlement explores displacement across generations, the lingering effects of war, and how storytelling can help rebuild trust, preserve memory, and foster reconciliation.

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Current History
Published
2026-10-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2026.125.875.15
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Migration and Exile Studies
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Notes from a Ugandan Refugee Settlement

Ray Akim
Current History
Migration and Exile Studies
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Notes from a Ugandan Refugee Settlement

Ray Akim
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Abstract

Life in one of the world’s largest refugee settlements is shaped by far more than survival. A personal account from Uganda’s Bidi Bidi settlement explores displacement across generations, the lingering effects of war, and how storytelling can help rebuild trust, preserve memory, and foster reconciliation.

Current HistoryVol. 125(875)
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Migration and Exile Studies
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