Learners in Kakuma Sit for their KCPE Examinations
Zawadi Wahanga, a refugee from Congo, is among more than 55 students from the Angelina Jolie Girls Boarding School in Kakuma Refugee camp, who will sit the national Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), exam tomorrow, Tuesday, 31st of October. Zawadi says she wants to be an engineer when she […]
Congolese asylum seeker in Kenya changing lives through a music school, despite odds
“I want to assist refugees so that they do not waste their talents or become idle.”
Refugee artists showcase their talent in Dadaab gala
“We must continue to come up with more avenues to tap the amazing talent and skills that refugees have.”
World Mental Health Day Marked in Dadaab
Refugees in Dadaab marked World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2017 by looking at the treatment of people suffering from mental problems. Over 4500 refugees in Dadaab have been diagnosed with some sort of mental condition. During the day there were speeches and performances by refugees, refugee leaders, medical […]
Refugee School Girls Attend 2017 Girls’ Conference
This years’ theme for the Day of the Girl, EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises, fits perfectly with the Conference which aims at exposing the girls to practical classic solutions to girl child education amidst the many barriers faced by refugee school girls in the Dadaab context.
Refugee athletes have competed at Asian Games
“I have learnt a lot from the Asia games because it is my first time to participate in international games and am happy that I qualified for the finals.”
Through Our Eyes: Emerging refugee film makers tell their stories
The film ‘It Has Killed My Mother’ has been nominated for awards in 5 categories in the 2017 Slum Film Festival Kenya. The film is inspired by real life experiences as explained by Aminah, the script writer.
Transforming Youth Talent into Livelihoods
“Through the project, I have learnt that my music is my medium to a better life. My dream is to become a filmmaker in future but if this dream doesn’t materialize, I know my music will take me far.”
24 Refugee Students Receive DAFI Education Scholarships
“Higher education access for the growing number of secondary school leavers remains minimal with less than one (1) percent of eligible youth in the camp benefiting.”