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.”
Ambassador Tegla Loroupe Honoured as UN Person of the Year in Kenya
“We do not want to see more refugees. It does not help us. We want them to go back home and become ambassadors of peace.”
UNHCR’s Statement on a Report Published by Human Rights Watch
In all of our engagements with Government officials (both bilaterally and within the framework established under the Tripartite Agreement of 2013), refugees and other stakeholders, we have consistently stressed that repatriation must be voluntary and cannot, therefore, be time-bound.
Missing Out: Refugee Education in Crisis
Education enables refugees to positively shape the future of both their countries of asylum and their home countries when they one day return.
Dadaab Youth Determined to Fight FGM in her Community
‘There is very little a young woman like me can do to fight FGM alone but I know there is hope.’