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The Oil Refinery Residents Association (ORRA) is a registered community-based organization located in Hoima, Uganda, founded in 2012 at the point of commencement of land acquisition and resettlement of the 7,118 individuals who were affected by the proposed oil refinery in Kabaale, Buseruka, Hoima District. The primary goal of ORRA is to advocate for the rights of fellow oil project-affected communities and environment.

ORRA was established following a community outcry after the Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, acquired 29 sq. km of land, displacing 7,118 people from 13 villages in Kabaale Parish, Buseruka Sub-county. Since our founding, ORRA has been at the forefront of championing the rights of oil project-affected persons, particularly focusing on amplifying local voices on climate action, human rights and environmental protection.

ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
ORRA is a women led and community based platform advocating for the rights of vulnerable communities and conservation critical ecosystems to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in our society.
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Program and on going activities

Climate resilience and adaptation

Science informs us that the impacts of climate change are advancing at a faster rate than anticipated and may have irreversible effects on our natural systems. The effects are already huge as seen in the loss of crops and the resulting instability in the price of food products in our communities.

Land rights and gender equity

Following the commercial oil discoveries in the Albertine region in 2006, a lot of oil infrastructures are being developed and as a result many people are being displaced from their land to pave way for construction of different infrastructures. For instance, in 2012 government of Uganda

Environment and extractives

Oil and gas drilling has negative implications for our lands and communities. Drilling projects operate around the clock, disrupting wildlife, human health, recreation and other aspects of community lands.