Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home
Dozens of refugees return home to eastern Ethiopia from Kenya’s Kakuma camp.
UNHCR supports Ethiopian refugees returning home from Kenya
NAIROBI, KENYA – Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency assisted 76 Ethiopian refugees currently living in Kenya to return home – marking the first-ever voluntary repatriation programme for a large group of Ethiopian refugees in Kenya. Currently, there are a total of 28,560 Ethiopian refugees in Kenya. “This is a […]
MADE51 connects refugee and host artisans in Kenya to international markets
MADE51 an innovative business model championed by UNHCR is providing refugees and host artisans global market access for their handicrafts.
Innovative projects in Kalobeyei impact lives of refugee and host communities
The Natukobenyo fresh vegetable market, run by refugee and host communities, is just one of the various projects funded by the European Union in Turkana West.
Statement-UNHCR reiterates protection commitment for LGBTI+ refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, reiterates its commitment to ensuring that LGBTI+ refugees and asylum seekers residing in Kenya, including those living in Kakuma camp, are provided with necessary protection and support. UNHCR is aware that there are some 157 refugees and asylum-seekers staying in and around Kakuma camp who […]
Education scholarships give ‘wings’ to two refugees dreaming of becoming doctors
For the third year running, refugees have been awarded the ‘Wings to Fly’ scholarships to pursue secondary education.
Refugee athletes impress at Kenya Cross-Country Event
“I want to train hard and qualify for the 2020 Olympics,”
A thousand babies delivered successfully at refugee settlement’s health clinic
Refugees and local communities alike benefit from free healthcare at a hospital in Kenya’s Kalobeyei settlement.
Refugee from DR Congo curves his niche as a Taekwondo athlete
“Gaston may be new to Taekwondo, but he has proved that with practice and dedication, one can excel in it and win medals.”