Trauma Rescue Aid (TRAID)
Supporting Survivors of Conflict and Displacement
Trauma Rescue Aid (TRAID) is a refugee-led grassroots nonprofit organization supporting refugees, displaced communities and survivors affected by the conflict in Sudan, with a particular focus on women and children.
Founded in 2023 in response to the war in Sudan, TRAID works with refugees in Uganda and conflict-affected communities in Sudan. We provide practical, community-based support that responds to the immediate and long-term effects of war, violence and displacement.
Our work includes psychosocial support, child-friendly spaces, women’s empowerment, survivors referrals, and the documentation of survivors’ testimonies and stories and peacebuilding,
Our Programs
What We Do
Psychosocial Support and Counselling
We provide survivor-centred psychosocial support, counselling and emotional support to refugees and people affected by conflict, violence and displacement. Our services help individuals and families cope with trauma, strengthen resilience and rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment.
Child Therapy Safe Space
We create safe and supportive spaces where children affected by conflict and displacement can express themselves through drawing, storytelling and structured psychosocial activities. These activities help children communicate their experiences, build confidence and strengthen their emotional well-being.
Women’s Empowerment
We support refugee and conflict-affected women and girls through skills development, livelihood activities, digital literacy, psychosocial support and community-based initiatives that strengthen resilience, dignity and economic self-reliance.
survivors referrals
We help survivors and vulnerable individuals access appropriate services through safe and confidential referrals for medical care, psychosocial support, legal assistance, protection and other specialised services.
Emergency Assistance”
We respond to urgent humanitarian needs by providing essential assistance to vulnerable refugees, displaced families and survivors affected by conflict and crisis. Our support includes food assistance, essential relief items, emergency referrals and psychosocial first aid based on identified needs and available resources.
Survivor Testimonies and Documentation
We document the testimonies and personal stories of survivors affected by conflict, displacement and human rights violations.
Our documentation is guided by informed consent, confidentiality, dignity and the safety of survivors. These testimonies help preserve survivors’ experiences, raise awareness of the human impact of the conflict and strengthen advocacy for protection, justice and accountability.
Peacebuilding & Community Dialogue
We promote peaceful coexistence through community dialogue, trauma-informed peacebuilding, conflict resolution and grassroots reconciliation initiatives. We work with women, young people, families, community leaders and other local actors to strengthen trust, reduce tensions and prevent further violence
Explore Our Stories & Updates
Read survivor testimonies, community stories, programme updates and reflections from refugees and communities affected by conflict and displacement.
Psychosocial Support Training for 54 Sudanese Women Survivors in Uganda
TRAID conducted a two-day Trauma Healing and Psychosocial Support workshop for[…]
She Escaped War in Al-Fasher With Five Children, but Her Husband Was Left Behind.
We left him behind in Sudan. No communication. I hope he[…]
Refugee Community Exhibition in Uganda to Build Social Cohesion
Refugees and members of the Ugandan host community come together during[…]
Our Impact
Behind every number is a person, family or community working to recover from the effects of conflict and displacement.
Survivors/Victims Reached Through Counselling and Psychosocial Support
349
Refugees Women and Girls Supported Through Livelihood Skills Training
95
Survivors Supported Through Medical Care and Referrals
41
Vulnerable Households Supported With Emergency Food Assistance
717
Children Supported Through Art Therapy
220
Survivor Voices
The experiences of survivors are at the heart of our work. With informed consent, we share selected testimonies to highlight the realities faced by refugees and conflict-affected communities and to ensure that their voices are heard.
Some names, photographs and identifying details may be changed or withheld to protect the privacy and safety of survivors.
“Since I came to Uganda 5 months ago, it is only TRAID that has been able to provide me with food packages. I registered as a refugee but have never received any food or nonfood items from UNHCR. God bless you TRAID and continue to help.”
Rejoice Farida Alamin.
“All I want to say is thank you Trauma Rescue Team for not giving up on us. The food we used to receive from the UN is no more, but TRAID, you are doing your best despite the challenges. Every time you call us for food support, our hope is restored. We pray God opens more doors for you.”
Sarah Sharab Lima (Sudan refugee).
“For many months, NRC used to bring sanitary pads to the young women in the refugee community, distributing them every month. But they have stopped for the past seven months. Every day, families call me asking if TRAID can help provide pads. Mothers are struggling to manage their daughters’ needs, and some teenage girls are even forced to use pieces of cloth during their periods. The situation is very difficult, and the need for menstrual hygiene support is urgent.”
Yosra
Partners & Supporters
