Kenya marks World Refugee Day 2017
“We honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive refugees and the internally displaced in their midst, offering them a safe place, and welcoming them in their schools, their workplaces and their societies.”
UNHCR Kicks-off World Refugee Day Activities with a Debate on Refugee Contribution to the Local Economy
NAIROBI, Kenya – As the world prepares to mark World Refugee Day on 20 June 2017, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR Kenya has started hosting events and activities. World Refugee Day is an opportunity to remember that there are over 65 million refugees and displaced persons around the world, who are […]
Somali refugee uses his artistic skills to earn a living
“Art feeds me. This is my hobby, it is my life. I have nothing else.”
Solar Energy Boosts Learning in Refugee Camp
‘The learners feel safe to come to study at night. Without this project, it would be impossible for this to happen’
Church Charity Group Donates to Flood Victims
UNHCR estimates that nearly US$40,000 worth of assistance is needed to deal with the effects of the flooding.
Refugee Teacher Scales Heights to Global Stage
“One of my students went on to Princeton, one of the top Ivy League schools in the US, for his undergraduate degree, then to Germany where he completed his postgraduate degree. He is now pursuing his doctorate.”
Ethiopian Athlete From Kakuma Refugee Camp Finds Hope in Running
“Running is my passion, it is something I really love to do and it is a way of life to me. It gives me hope and hope is life.”
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
“Being gay is not a challenge. I was born like that. I left my family in my home country and created a new family with the LGBTI community here”
UNHCR Brings Services Closer to Refugees Through Innovation
The toll free number, 0800720063, is expected to improve Individual Case Management (ICM), identify and fast-track vulnerable cases, reduce costs associated with accessing UNHCR such as transport and the time spent trying to gain access to UNHCR services.