Our Story

Born from War, Built on Resilience

United Nationals Country-less Children (UNCC) was born from war, loss, and the unshakable resilience of people who have known conflict all their lives. For many senior refugees and veterans, war has not been a single event—it has been the backdrop of every stage of life. They were born in war, raised in war, served in war, and have grown old still surrounded by its echoes. Their lives tell a story of survival, dignity, and the unending search for belonging.

The aftermath of the World Wars gave rise to the modern refugee crisis. As nations rebuilt and borders shifted, millions were left stateless and forgotten—especially elders and children. They became known as the country-less: people without identity, without voice, and without home. Yet, from this suffering, a movement of compassion and purpose emerged—one created by survivors, for survivors.

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A Movement Rooted in Lived Experience

In 2017, Rhoda Musyimi, a refugee caregiver and survivor of childhood abuse in Kenya, founded UNCC–Kenya. Her deep empathy for those living with trauma and her professional experience in child protection inspired a model centered on intergenerational care. Rhoda recognized that elder refugees are not burdens—they are healers, mentors, and the living memory of their communities. Under her leadership, UNCC–Kenya built safe spaces where senior refugees guide and nurture orphaned children, child mothers, and those displaced by conflict. Her courage and compassion continue to define the heart of UNCC.

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In 2022, Kevin Nabbowa, a war orphan and survivor of child neglect and abuse in Uganda, founded UNCC–Uganda. Having grown up in the margins of society, Kevin understood the deep pain of being invisible in systems meant to help. He built UNCC–Uganda to serve those most forgotten—elderly refugees, persons with disabilities, abandoned children, and child mothers. Through his leadership, UNCC–Uganda became a vital community-led response, bringing hope and dignity to refugee settlements across Rhino Camp, Terego, and beyond.

By 2023, UNCC–Uganda obtained its official operational registration, affirming its role as a refugee-led, volunteer-driven humanitarian organization. This recognition opened doors for stronger partnerships, increased accountability, and greater reach in supporting vulnerable lives.

 

Global Coordination and Support

At the international level, UNCC–Australia serves as the coordination and oversight hub for the entire network. It provides strategic and logistical support across all UNCC regions, including:

• Volunteer coordination and field monitoring

• Distribution of medical and mobility aids for elderly and disabled refugees

• Educational and assistive materials for displaced children and youth

• Fundraising, logistics, and cross-border compliance with humanitarian standards

All support is needs-driven and community-requested, ensuring that every resource is distributed fairly, transparently, and with measurable impact. Through this model, no elder, child, or family is left behind.

 

A Legacy of Care, A Future of Dignity

Today, UNCC stands as a living testament to the strength and solidarity of displaced communities. Built by those who have endured and survived, we redefine humanitarian aid as solidarity—not charity.

We believe in a world where every elder is honored, every child is protected, and no one is forgotten, regardless of borders, status, or circumstance.

UNCC is more than an organization.
It is a promise:
To care for the mothers and children.
To protect the elders.
To rebuild—together.