Nairobi to Host Special IGAD Summit on Somali Refugees
More than two million Somalis have been displaced in one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian crises that have now entered its third decade.
The Makonde: From Statelessness to Citizenship in Kenya
“We had rights but we did not know how to enjoy these rights because we did not have identity cards.”
IGAD to hold a Special Summit on Somali Refugees
27th February 2017, Nairobi, Kenya – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will hold a special Summit on Durable Solutions for Somali Refugees on 25th March 2017 in Nairobi. During the 28th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Mogadishu on 13th September […]
UNHCR Conducts Joint Verification of Refugees with the Government of Kenya
The verification exercise will allow the Government and UNHCR to collect accurate and updated information of all Persons of Concern.
Unique EU Programme to Benefit Refugees and Host Communities in Kalobeyei
The objective of the programme is to improve health standards for the host communities and refugees in Kalobeyei, increase food and nutrition security and promote economic opportunities, increase school enrolment for children, improve child safety and well-being and increase social cohesion between refugees and host communities.
Optimism and Hope as Refugees Relocate to Kalobeyei Settlement
The overall objective of this initiative is to re-orient the refugee assistance program to contribute to improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the refugees and host communities.
Francophone Students from Kakuma benefit from a Learning Programme
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR Kenya, facilitated an exchange programme in partnership with The French School in Nairobi for refugee students from Francophone countries living in Kakuma refugee camp. The purpose of this visit by the students was to give them an opportunity to learn with their peers and receive […]
Hope for Over-age Learners through UNHCR’s Accelerated Learning Programme
Programmes like the accelerated learning program, which is funded by UNHCR and ECHO, will give an opportunity to over-age learners to have access to basic education.
Stateless People Know Where They Belong
“We cannot travel without documents. We cannot do anything to enjoy our rights.”