Gift Robert2023-10-162023-10-162023-10-11https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1101This is a dissertation.The study examined the effects of general food assistance program on the social stability of refugees in Rhino camp settlement Terego District. It specifically focused on; establishing the effect of General Food Assistance Program (GFA) on relationship between married men and married women in rhino camp settlement, the effect of General Food Assistance Program on relation between children and family in rhino camp settlement and the effect of General Food Assistance Program on the relation between the refugees and the community in rhino camp settlement.The study was carried out using qualitative and quantitative research design. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews during the data collection, simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 80 respondents who are; husbands, wives, children and the youths in Rhino Camp Settlement in Terego district, Uganda was used.The study’s comprehensive exploration of the effects of the General Food Assistance Program (GFA) revealed its transformative influence across various dimensions of relationships within the community. Couples benefit from enhanced decision-making dynamics, reduced conflict, and shifted gender roles, while families experience reduced stress, improved well-being, and strengthened bonds improving the social wellbeing of the refugees. Additionally, the GFA program fosters community cohesion, though challenges such as resource competition and cultural adjustments must be navigated. By highlighting both positive outcomes and potential pitfalls, the study underscores the importance of proactive measures such as equitable resource distribution and cultural sensitivity training to ensure the program's long-term positive impact on relationships within the community.Finally, the study recommended several key actions to enhance the impact of the general food assistance program on the social stability of refugees in Rhino Camp Settlement Terego District. These recommendations include promoting gender equity and empowerment, fostering open communication and transparency, offering cultural sensitivity training, supporting joint community initiatives, implementing emotional well-being and conflict resolution programs, hosting cultural exchange events, ensuring equitable resource allocation, and establishing continuous monitoring and evaluation processes to sustain program benefits and address emerging challenges.enDissertation