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<p>The global refugee crisis is expanding, with Sub-Saharan Africa hosting many displaced people. Adolescents face unique challenges of trauma, identity, and dislocation. This study examines how the African philosophy of Ubuntu shapes the resilience and community-building of adolescent refugees in Northern Uganda, addressing a key gap by exploring Ubuntu not just as a philosophy but as a lived, adaptive practice among displaced youth. This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design to capture the lived experiences of adolescent refugees through the lens of Ubuntu. Data were collected in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement between November and December 2024. A purposive sample of 32 participants—26 adolescent refugees (aged 13–18) and six key informants was selected. Data collection involved four gender-specific focus group discussions and six key informant interviews. Transcripts were analyzed thematically using a hybrid approach blending deductive and inductive coding within NVivo 12. Trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation, member checking, peer debriefing, and reflexive journaling, with ethical clearance secured from relevant institutional bodies. Analysis yielded four major themes: (1) Ubuntu as a foundation of social connectedness, highlighting collective identity and mutual help; (2) Ubuntu as a source of psychological and emotional healing, emphasizing solidarity and communal storytelling; (3) Challenges to Ubuntu in displacement, including erosion of traditional norms, resource scarcity, and fractured community unity; and (4) Reimagining Ubuntu for resilience and recovery, illustrating youth-led adaptations and the application of Ubuntu in everyday justice. While displacement strained communal structures, adolescents actively reconstructed Ubuntu-informed practices to sustain solidarity, navigate trauma, and advocate for fairness. Ubuntu provides psychological support and resilience for adolescent refugees, helping them adapt through peer networks and mentorship despite disrupted traditional structures. Inclusive policies and interventions that foster dialogue, youth leadership, and community ties can strengthen social cohesion and well-being. Recognizing Ubuntu’s adaptive nature allows for effective, community-centered strategies that support recovery and resilience.</p>

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Ubuntu in Exile: Indigenous Notions of Community and Social Justice among Adolescent Refugees in Northern Uganda

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年11月27日

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  • Amir Kabunga,
  • Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho,
  • Viola Nalwoga,
  • Samsom Udho,
  • Marvin Musinguzi,
  • Ann Grace Auma,
  • Eustes Kigongo,
  • Odette Murara

摘要

The global refugee crisis is expanding, with Sub-Saharan Africa hosting many displaced people. Adolescents face unique challenges of trauma, identity, and dislocation. This study examines how the African philosophy of Ubuntu shapes the resilience and community-building of adolescent refugees in Northern Uganda, addressing a key gap by exploring Ubuntu not just as a philosophy but as a lived, adaptive practice among displaced youth. This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design to capture the lived experiences of adolescent refugees through the lens of Ubuntu. Data were collected in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement between November and December 2024. A purposive sample of 32 participants—26 adolescent refugees (aged 13–18) and six key informants was selected. Data collection involved four gender-specific focus group discussions and six key informant interviews. Transcripts were analyzed thematically using a hybrid approach blending deductive and inductive coding within NVivo 12. Trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation, member checking, peer debriefing, and reflexive journaling, with ethical clearance secured from relevant institutional bodies. Analysis yielded four major themes: (1) Ubuntu as a foundation of social connectedness, highlighting collective identity and mutual help; (2) Ubuntu as a source of psychological and emotional healing, emphasizing solidarity and communal storytelling; (3) Challenges to Ubuntu in displacement, including erosion of traditional norms, resource scarcity, and fractured community unity; and (4) Reimagining Ubuntu for resilience and recovery, illustrating youth-led adaptations and the application of Ubuntu in everyday justice. While displacement strained communal structures, adolescents actively reconstructed Ubuntu-informed practices to sustain solidarity, navigate trauma, and advocate for fairness. Ubuntu provides psychological support and resilience for adolescent refugees, helping them adapt through peer networks and mentorship despite disrupted traditional structures. Inclusive policies and interventions that foster dialogue, youth leadership, and community ties can strengthen social cohesion and well-being. Recognizing Ubuntu’s adaptive nature allows for effective, community-centered strategies that support recovery and resilience.