“Mifuko Project”: Value Addition for Refugee Produced Bags
The project will facilitate production of 250 bags by December 2017 that will be sold in the local and international market with support from Lutheran World Federation.
Market Opportunities Open Up For Refugee Entrepreneurs
He has been living in Kenya since 2000 after fleeing war in his country. The only thing he carried with him was skill in making sculptures.
Refugee girls in Kakuma camp attend ICT Bootcamp
“The Bootcamp not only offers much needed and marketable skills, it also empowers the trainees and builds their confidence and self-esteem in ICT. Some now see technology as a gateway to future career prospects.”
World Humanitarian Day: UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency, staff in Dadaab refugee camp reaffirm commitment to serving the displaced
August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day. It’s a day dedicated to paying tribute to humanitarian workers, some of whom risk their lives in humanitarian service. There are approximately 1,000 humanitarian workers in Dadaab working for over 30 organisations including over 200 work for the UN Refugee Agency. When the civil […]
Refugee student in Kenya selected to join First Lady’s mentorship programme
“When I met her I felt great. The First Lady did not care that I was a refugee.”
Commissioning new projects to support education for the host community in Dadaab
DADAAB, Kenya – In an effort to support the refugee host community in Dadaab, three newly completed UNHCR funded projects were recently commissioned in Dadaab town. The projects include construction of two classrooms, renovation of seven accommodation rooms for teachers and renovation of a dining hall and Kitchen at the […]
Refugee athletes from Kenya to compete at World Athletics Championships in London for the first time
“I see myself competing one day one time in a higher level. Right now I am participating with the champions and now this is my time I have to polish my talent and to show people in the world that a refugee can make it.”
Government Accredited Qualification Boosts Employment Opportunities for Students in Dadaab Refugee Camp
“I would like to start my own business in tailoring and dress-making. I believe that with the training I have received I will be able to satisfy my customers. I believe I will use my skills back home in Kismayu, Somalia, when I finally go back.”
Award-winning Japanese Architect, Shigeru Ban, signs deal to design new homes for thousands of refugees in Kenya
“The key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly. It’s important that the houses can be easily maintained by inhabitants.”