The Kompass Project tackles human trafficking, modern slavery, and gender-based violence within Uganda’s urban refugee settlements. Starting in Nsambya, which hosts over 200,000 refugees, , these settlements present heightened risks of exploitation due to vulnerabilities such as:

• Economic instability
• Lack of protective networks or government protection
• Limited access to essential services

The project draws inspiration from the Kompass model, developed by éLiberare in Romania, which has demonstrated success in safeguarding Ukrainian refugees. By contextualizing the model to Uganda, the project aims to provide holistic and sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by refugees.

Key activities include:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Mapping and engaging local authorities, NGOs, law enforcement, and refugee leaders to create coordinated interventions.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying risks like unemployment, exploitation, and psychosocial distress among refugees to tailor support.
• Capacity Building: Training stakeholders to recognize and combat trafficking and exploitation.
• Safety Planning: Developing individualized safety plans, referral pathways, and resource toolkits for refugees.

Through these efforts, the Kompass Project empowers at-risk communities with holistic, sustainable support to prevent exploitation and promote resilience.