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U.S. donates sanitary pads to support education of refugee girls in Dadaab
20-year-old Mano Hamdan remembers very little about life in Kismayo, Somalia. Her father passed away in 2006 and the family struggled financially, as her mother tried to make ends meet. The death of her father, who was the family’s only breadwinner, coupled with...
Information for Persons of Concern on roadmap and solutions for refugees in Dadaab and Kakuma camps
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Kenya at the end of April to have discussions with the Government on solutions for the refugees living in the camps. The Government of Kenya and UNHCR agreed that they will work together with you to implement a solutions...
UNHCR introduces ATMs to supply water in Dadaab refugee markets
The establishment of the water kiosks is part of the Garissa Integrated Socio-Economic Development Plan (GISEDP), allowing refugees and host communities to share sustainable development programmes.
Understanding the Socioeconomic Conditions of Refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp
The Kakuma Socioeconomic Survey 2019 is jointly produced by UNHCR and the World Bank with support from the Kenya Bureau of Statistics. Focused on the residents of the Kakuma refugee camp and host community members in Turkana County, the survey aims to help fill...
Edging closer to dreams of becoming a doctor – Fardowsa’s story
Seated in the middle of her class, 17-year-old Fardowsa Gedi tries to catch up with an on-going lesson of her favourite subject mathematics. In 2012, Fardowsa’s family fled drought in Somalia and now live in the Ifo camp, which is the oldest of the three refugee camps...
UNHCR deeply saddened by the tragic death of LGBTIQ+ refugee; calls for accountability
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened by the death of an LGBTIQ+ refugee who was the victim of an alleged arson attack on 15 March 2021 in Kakuma refugee camp. “We are deeply shocked by this tragic loss and wish to express our sincere condolences to the...
UNHCR Statement on the situation of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Kakuma camp
This statement is in response to a number of inquiries we have received on the overall situation of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Kakuma refugee camp and a security incident that took place on 15 March 2021. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, remains deeply committed to the...
Expectant Refugee Mothers Find Solace in Continued Maternal Health Services During COVID-19
Eliana was four months pregnant when she heard about the first novel coronavirus case in Kakuma refugee camps in northwestern Kenya. “I was scared that, with most services closing down, the hospitals would close, too,” said the Burundian refugee. “Later, I saw that...
UNHCR deeply shocked by the death of a young Congolese asylum-seeker in Kakuma refugee camp
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of a young Congolese asylum-seeker last night in Kakuma refugee camp. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear and an initial autopsy was inconclusive, however the Kenyan...
Kenya: UNHCR presents sustainable and rights-based solutions for refugees residing in camps
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has shared with the Government of Kenya a proposed set of sustainable and rights-based measures aimed at identifying solutions for refugees living in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya. UNHCR recognizes the tremendous generosity...
UNHCR Statement on the Government of Kenya’s intention to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is grateful to the people and Government of Kenya for generously hosting refugees and asylum-seekers for several decades and recognize the impact this generosity has had. UNHCR has been informed by the Kenyan authorities of their...
Home at last: For refugees in Kenya, moving from temporary shelter to newly built houses makes a world of difference
Kika stands outside her door and waves at her neighbours before opening the blue door that leads to her living room. At the far end is a solar-powered television set neatly surrounded by a group of plastic seats. Since her new house was completed nearly a year ago,...