Refugee-Led Organization

A pre-mediation session in Arua

A pre-mediation session in Arua provided a platform for refugees and community leaders to discuss concerns and prepare for a constructive dialogue.

Community Support

Building Stronger Communities Together

Our programs bring refugees and host communities together to create sustainable solutions, foster understanding, and build a shared future of prosperity and peace.

Legal Advocacy

Defending Rights, Restoring Hope

Through our legal aid programs, we ensure that refugees have access to justice, protection of their rights, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and security.



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Our Mission - J-RENO
Our Mission

Empowering Refugees, Building Communities

Founded by South Sudanese refugees and Ugandan citizens, J-RENO is a testament to resilience and solidarity. We believe in the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals, working tirelessly to create pathways to justice, peace, and opportunity.

Our vision is an empowered refugee community living in dignity and shared prosperity, achieved through promoting dignity, solidarity and opportunity for refugees, host communities and asylum seekers.

Justice

Inherent dignity and rights for all

Equity

Dismantling systemic barriers

Passion

Commitment and results-oriented

Accountability

Transparent and impactful actions

5 Board Trustees
9 Management Team
2 Office Locations

Community-Centered Approach

Led by refugees, for refugees and host communities

Community Gathering

Community Engagement

Working together for sustainable solutions

Adjumani HQ
Arua Office
West Nile Region
Partnership Focus
J-RENO Objectives
Our Focus

Specific Objectives

Guiding principles that drive our mission to create sustainable change in refugee and host communities.

1

Peace Building & Conflict Mitigation

Promote efforts for community stability and cohesion through peace building initiatives and conflict mitigation strategies.

2

Legal Aid & Counselling Services

Improve the quality and accessibility of legal aid and counselling services to refugees and disadvantaged host community populations.

3

Integration & Reintegration

Facilitate integration and reintegration of refugees while fostering social cohesion and respect for diversity.

4

Cultural Heritage & Empowerment

Support refugees in maintaining cultural heritage while exploring educational and employment opportunities for socio-economic empowerment.

5

Psychosocial Support Services

Provide psychosocial support and strengthen referral pathways with established protocols for victims of violence, abuse, and family separation.

6

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Promote ADR as a faster, less expensive, and more flexible alternative to traditional litigation for resolving disputes.

7

Environmental & Climate Justice

Champion environmental and climate justice by promoting conservation and biodiversity initiatives.

8

Economic Empowerment

Economically empower refugees and vulnerable members of the community through sustainable programs.

9

Education & Skills Development

Support education and empowerment of refugees with skills for livelihood enhancement and self-sufficiency.

Our Programs - Thematic Areas
Our Programs

Six Areas of Impact

Through comprehensive programs, we address the multifaceted challenges faced by refugees and host communities, creating sustainable solutions for lasting peace and prosperity.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Legal

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Providing faster, less expensive, and more flexible alternatives to traditional litigation, helping communities resolve conflicts peacefully and sustainably.

Mediation Community Justice
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Legal Aid & Counselling
Support

Legal Aid & Counselling

Ensuring access to quality legal representation and counseling services for refugees and disadvantaged community members who need it most.

Free Legal Aid Rights Education
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Psychosocial Support
Wellness

Psychosocial Support

Providing mental health support and counseling for trauma survivors, victims of violence, and families affected by separation and displacement.

Trauma Recovery Family Support
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Human Rights Advocacy
Advocacy

Human Rights Advocacy

Meeting with the ambassador of Cuba to Uganda, discussing fundamental rights of all individuals while promoting good governance and accountability within communities and institutions.

Rights Protection Good Governance
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Peacebuilding & Conflict Mitigation
Peace

Peacebuilding & Conflict Mitigation

Fostering community stability and social cohesion through innovative peacebuilding initiatives and conflict prevention strategies.

Reconciliation Community Healing
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Environmental & Climate Justice
Environment

Environmental & Climate Justice

Promoting conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable practices while addressing environmental challenges that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.

Conservation Climate Action
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Enhanced Impact Stories - J-RENO
Our Impact

Stories of Transformation

Real stories from real people whose lives have been transformed through our programs and community support.

Community Dispute Resolution
Featured Case

25-Year Dispute Resolved

Through our Alternative Dispute Resolution program, we successfully mediated a complex 25-year-old community dispute, bringing peace and reconciliation to affected families.

Community Reconciliation Celebration

The mediation process involved multiple community meetings and individual counseling sessions. Today, the community celebrates their renewed unity with joint economic projects and cultural exchanges that strengthen their bonds.

2024 Adjumani District 200+ People Impacted
Legal Aid Assistance

Legal Aid Success

Provided free legal representation to 150+ refugees, ensuring their rights are protected and understood.

150+ People Helped
Community Integration

Community Integration

Facilitated peaceful coexistence programs that have strengthened bonds between refugees and host communities.

Unity & Understanding
Skills Training

Skills Training Program

Empowered 200+ individuals with vocational skills, leading to sustainable livelihood opportunities.

200+ Trained
Psychosocial Support

Psychosocial Support

Provided mental health support to trauma survivors, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity.

Healing & Recovery

Legal Cases

500+ cases resolved through legal aid and ADR

Education

1000+ people educated on rights and laws

Community Support

50+ communities actively engaged

Join Our Mission

Be Part of the Solution

Your support can transform lives and build stronger communities. Whether through donation, volunteering, or advocacy, every action creates ripples of positive change.

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Donate

Support our work financially

Volunteer

Share your skills and time

Advocate

Speak out for refugee rights

Educate

Learn and share knowledge

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Resources

Knowledge & Support Hub

Access essential information, legal resources, and support services designed to empower and inform our community.

Refugee Support Resources

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Refugee Support Resources

Access important legal documents, application forms, and informational guides to help navigate the refugee process.

Available Resources

Below you'll find a collection of essential PDF resources. These documents are available for download to help you understand your rights, access legal aid, and navigate the refugee process.

Legal Resources

Refugee Rights Guide Legal Aid Application Know Your Rights Handbook

More Resources

Asylum Application Form Reunification and Intergration Gender Based Violence

Informational Guides

Psychosocial support referrals Arbitration Conflict Resoltion and Agreement
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Our Partners

Collaborating for Impact

We work with various organizations to maximize our impact in the communities we serve.

Global Justice Initiative

International legal support

Community First

Local empowerment programs

Legal Aid Foundation

Pro bono legal services

Health & Hope

Psychosocial support

Our Team

Meet Our Experts

Our dedicated team of professionals working to create positive change.

Team Member

Victor Batali Sillas

Executive Director

15+ years in humanitarian work

Team Member

Atanazio Mamgbi

Programme Coordinator

Specializing on gender and and child welfare

Team Member

Emmanuel Mutto John

Research and Policy developer

Human rights and governance

Contact Us - J-RENO
Contact Us

Get In Touch

Reach out to us for support, partnerships, or to learn more about our work. We're here to help and always open to collaboration.

Headquarters

P.O Box 530175, Adjumani
West Nile Region, Uganda

Phone Numbers

Office: +256 758 301 833
Program: +256 780 177 885

Email

General: justicenetworkug@gmail.com
Director: victorsillas06@yahoo.com

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