Kenya Live Blog: COVID-19

Inspiring story of Lynne, counselling psychologist, who is on mission – to help and support refugees with mental health issues.

https://twitter.com/UNHCR_Kenya/status/1341643819004153857

It’s back to school for refugee learners

In Dadaab and Kakuma camps, learners are back in class, following the partial reopening of schools.

UNHCR and partners are implementing #COVID19 protocols to ensure a safe environment for #refugee learners and teachers, and are supporting host-community schools. pic.twitter.com/RRgD37410S

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) October 22, 2020

Young refugee girl in Kakuma helps other refugees to cope with the coronavirus pandemic through yoga.

🧘🏿‍♀️ “Yoga is for all ages. Yoga is for everybody.” pic.twitter.com/lMYdb5qHrR

— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) October 20, 2020

Government of Kenya and UNHCR to carry out verification of refugees and asylum seekers in Nairobi

Verification of all refugees and asylum seekers living in Nairobi:

Due to #COVID19, the Government of Kenya through @refugeeaffairs, and UNHCR will carry out verification of all refugees and asylum seekers living in Nairobi by video/ audio call. See poster for more info. pic.twitter.com/FfBeW7yuYC

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) September 23, 2020

Story of Teacher Amina who is among those giving radio lessons to refugee students

👩🏽‍🏫 In Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya, dedicated teachers like Amina use the radio to keep refugee students studying even when schools are closed. https://t.co/DJ0xxzYqOP

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) September 3, 2020

Story of UNHCR’s Dr Sofia who sacrificed going home for months to provide essential help to refugees in Dadaab

https://twitter.com/UNHCR_Kenya/status/1295984207362220032

IGAD donates COVID-19 equipment to fight the pandemic in Garissa County

We are most grateful to @igadsecretariat for standing #WithRefugees in Kenya through donation of #COVID19 PPEs to the Government of Kenya. Today's event was presided over by @MOH_Kenya CAS, Dr. Rashid, and attended by dignitaries from GOK, County Government of Garissa and UNHCR. pic.twitter.com/shzs5Bevtp

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) August 18, 2020

Youth in Dadaab mark International Youth Day by cleaning the camps and doing COVID-19 sensitisation

How did you mark #YouthDay?

Meet our very inspirational youth from #Dadaab refugee camp who carried out a camp-wide cleaning of public places, and conducted #COVID19 sensitization campaigns within the community. #InternationalYouthDay #WithRefugees pic.twitter.com/dQpeGsUkjE

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) August 14, 2020

Congolese refugee from Kakuma wins global art competition themed “kindness defeats COVID-19”

Alfa, 25 year old Congolese refugee living in Kenya said, "I wanted to communicate through my painting that solidarity is the best way to protect the lives of everybody in the world from this pandemic, including refugees.”#COVID19 #WithRefugees https://t.co/hsgKduBNoS

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) July 22, 2020

Congolese refugee in Dadaab produces video poem to raise awareness on COVID-19

Inspired by the need to sensitize the #refugee and #local communities, Ely Eragon, a 25 year old #Congolese refugee living in #Dadaab camps produces a video poem about #COVID-19 where he encourages preventive measures @Fathiaabdalla @Refugees @momaallim @wejalu https://t.co/jUGVzwiNhl

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) July 20, 2020

Samir, a refugee in Kenya is one of many refugees who are making protective masks to curb the spread of coronavirus

“There was a shortage of masks and I had seen samples of facemasks on the internet,” says Samir, a refugee in Kenya. “I wanted to use my talent to show that refugees can also contribute to the response.” https://t.co/2VQZygyLXB @Fathiaabdalla @kahin_ismail @IgnazioMattein1

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) June 15, 2020

Refugees working with UNHCR and partners in Dadaab to make 300,000 masks to fight COVID-19

Refugees in Dadaab, cutting & stitching face masks. UNHCR and partners are making 300,000 masks in Dadaab for distriution to refugees & host community, one of the measures to prevent the spread of #COVID19 @Fathiaabdalla @wejalu pic.twitter.com/VvbX7MxJ8Q

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) June 9, 2020

Soap maker in Kakuma refugee camp lowers prices to fight COVID-19

Coronavirus has left many people feeling helpless, but Havyarimana is an example of someone who saw an opportunity to make a difference and took it: he lowered the cost of soap #EveryOneCounts https://t.co/123QPeACjJ @Fathiaabdalla @refugees

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) June 3, 2020

International Community urged to step response to support refugees struggling due to impact of COVID-19

Refugees living in urban East Africa are struggling as the economic impact of COVID-19 starts to bite.

We urge the international community to step up the emergency response, before the situation reaches breaking point. https://t.co/vOnaROZEY2

— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) May 26, 2020

Adieu, a refugee student is helping to fight COVID-19

Adhieu, a #DAFI student and @StudentRefugee member, is helping fight #Covid19 #ForYou 😷🧼 https://t.co/zo4mQvLw8m

— UNHCR Education (@UNHCR_Education) May 22, 2020

Five isolation and treatment centres have been identified in Kakuma refugee camp

COVID-19 update from Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya: Five isolation and treatment centres have been identified.

123 health care workers and 220 community health volunteers have also received training on thee #COVID19 response to protect and support the refugees. pic.twitter.com/1H4S1oiYGq

— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) May 22, 2020

UNHCR and Partners enhance Isolation and Quarantine centres in Dadaab refugee camp

In #Dadaab, UNHCR, together with partners and the Government of Kenya, has enhanced #COVID19 isolation and quarantine centres. We continue to support the Government-led response plan to prevent further spread of the virus in refugee camps. We stay and deliver. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/2KptGZmduw

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) May 22, 2020

P&G gift to refugees in urban areas give women and girls access to hygiene products that will ensure their dignity and protection from #COVID19

Thanks to @PGKenya's gift, refugees in urban areas, mainly women and girls, will have access to hygiene products that will ensure their dignity and protection from #COVID19. We hope to continue working together in support of vulnerable communities. @WeAreRefuSHE @HIASrefugees pic.twitter.com/q4twEe5ZoC

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) May 21, 2020

Soap maker in Kenya refugee camp lowers prices to fight COVID-19

“Everyone needs soap. I decided to reduce the price so that everyone would be able to afford it."
Read the inspiring story of this Burundian refugee who makes soap in #Kakuma @Fathiaabdalla https://t.co/sV57SKKiLf

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) May 21, 2020

UNHCR holds a Ramadan appeal event to support vulnerable refugees during these difficult times

Today's @Refugees Ramadan event brought together Muslims from across Africa. During these trying times, Ramadan calls on us to show compassion and solidarity by donating our Zakat to the most vulnerable, including refugees. #EveryGiftCounts @khaledkhalifa @UNHCR_Kenya pic.twitter.com/sceJwlfp1u

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) May 19, 2020

Refugee youth are playing an important role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Young. Refugee. Responders. #ForYou pic.twitter.com/uBnwWX8oQf

— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) May 18, 2020

UNHCR in Kenya donates mask to supports government efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19

Today @UNHCR_Kenya handed over 10,000 surgical masks to Garissa Governor @HonAliKorane in support of the county's efforts to curb the spread of #COVID19. Another 10,000 masks will be given to Turkana County in the coming days. @sidchat1 @unicnairobi @WHOKenya pic.twitter.com/f4hMyjpN3l

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) May 11, 2020

In the refugee camps, access to online learning is limited, BUT radio is keeping learning live

https://twitter.com/UNHCR_Kenya/status/1254715468742643712

UNHCR has donated an ambulace to Turkana County Government to boost COVID-19 response

@UNHCR_Kenya through its office in #Kakuma handed over an ambulance to Turkana County Government in response to #COVID19.
UNHCR will continue supporting the communities hosting refugees and strengthen local healthcare capacity. @sidchat1 @CNkwetaSalami @RaoufMazou @GovernorNanok pic.twitter.com/K6MBUArNXi

— Fathiaa Abdalla (@Fathiaabdalla) April 27, 2020

23 year old Zahara Mohamed gives valuable midwifery support to fellow women refugees in Dadaab

"My dream is to become an experienced midwife."

Zahara Mohamed, is a 23 yr old Somali refugee providing midwifery support to women at a hospital in Dadaab refugee camp. Amid #COVID19 outbreak, health workers like Zahara continue to give life saving support to refugees.#StaySafe pic.twitter.com/h7jiKX7K5b

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) April 9, 2020

Refugee Olympic Athlete Rose Nathike remains focused on her training for Tokyo 2020 in spite of the #COVID-19 pandemic. (intro line for the tweet)

"Now is the time to keep dreams and hope alive."

Rose Nathike, an refugee Olympian in Kenya continues to #StayActive and safe amid #COVID19.

Read how she is keeping the athletic torch🔦alive in Kakuma 👉 https://t.co/vkmIYlIFlG pic.twitter.com/mHqR9Klqoy

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) April 7, 2020

Refugee health promoters are making valuable contributions in the war against the spread of the corona virus in the refugee camps #worldhealthday2020

31 yr old Mohamed Ali, a community health promoter takes the temperature of refugees at a health clinic in #Dadaab.

We applause Mohamed + other refugee health promoters who are taking part in preventing the spread of #COVID19 in the camps. #WorldHealthDay #ThanksHealthHeroes pic.twitter.com/E3jgLQ4L3L

— UNHCR KENYA (@UNHCR_Kenya) April 8, 2020

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