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Reliable Refugee Stories Association
Reliable Refugee storytellers Association is a youth refugee led organization of Refugee storytellers and self-taught citizen journalist who ought to ease information access to evoke positive change for refugees and their partners. We do storytelling, citizen Journalism, advocacy, capacity building, livelihood and peace building. This strive to create a platform where refugees can share their experiences and stories in a wide perspective through various mediums like podcast, audio dramas and audio storytelling. RRSA is a diverse organization that brings together refugees, asylum seekers, and allies who share a commitment to promoting refugee rights. The Association was formed in 2021 registered on16/5/2022 by Yumbe District local government with its area operation being Bidibidi settlement. The organization's members come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, different Zones in Bidibidi settlement and they share a passion for storytelling and journalism as tools for social change.
Lead The Child
Lead the Child was founded by Pastor Ekabe Lukano of Church of the Nazarene. It began when the pastor met two orphans who begged him for food. The orphans were out of school and did not have enough to eat at home. Relatives who corroborated the story. The Pastor continued visiting the orphans regularly to check on them and to pray with them. With time, he realized that many children were facing similar challenges. The ones who were out of school were loitering in the refugee camp collecting plastics bottles, jerrecans and scrap metal to sell for little money for food. Some were using their daily earnings on movies and cinemas, buying miraah/kat, gull, alcohol and bhang. Pastor Ekabe realized that he had to do something to rescue the children. He called church board meeting and presented the case before them. He requested to be allowed to hold sessions with these children every evening in the church premises. The board saw the merit of the case and gave a go-ahead in a meeting held on 5th May 2017.
NGUZO OPPORTUNITY PROMOTION EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE -NOPEI
NOPEI,a Refugee-Led Organization,symbolizes optimism and progress within Uganda's Rwamwanja Settlement. Founded in 2018 by refugees and committed individuals,NOPEI aims to cultivate growth and offer a promising future for fellow refugees. Situated in the heart of Rwamwanja,NOPEI focuses on four key areas: Livelihood, Advocacy, Nutrition and Food Security, and Energy, using gender-based strategies and community involvement to drive impactful change. NOPEI exemplifies the resilience and determination of displaced communities. At its inception,NOPEI's founders envisioned empowering refugees and advancing their community. In the Livelihood sector,NOPEI creates sustainable income opportunities and enhances economic independence through skills training and entrepreneurship support, equipping refugees with tools for self-sufficiency and resilience. In Advocacy, NOPEI amplifies refugees' voices on local,national, and international platforms,engaging with stakeholders and policymakers to influence policies and practices.NOPEI advocates for greater protection, inclusion, and opportunities for displaced populations. Nutrition and Food Security is another priority,recognizing the critical importance of access to nutritious food for refugees' well-being. Through gender-sensitive interventions and community engagements,NOPEI addresses food insecurity and malnutrition,promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable food systems. The Energy component focuses on providing access to sustainable and renewable energy solutions, essential for improving the quality of life and enabling economic activities within the community.By promoting the use of clean energy technologies and implementing community-based energy projects,NOPEI aims to reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and enhance environmental sustainability. NOPEI's approach is rooted in collaboration,community participation, and empowerment,harnessing the strengths and resilience of refugees to create lasting impact and foster positive change within Rwamwanja and beyond. Mission: NOPEI envisions a future where communities design and implement innovative solutions for their sustainable future in Livelihood,Advocacy,Nutrition and Food Security, and Energy,building hope and solidarity across the continent. Vision: NOPEI aims to innovate, catalyze, educate, and advocate for ecosystems,livelihoods,agriculture, advocacy,food security,nutrition, and energy,fostering sustainable development and safety within communities.
CONGOLESE REFUGEE COMMUNITY IN UGANDA-CRCU
CRCU is a legally registered organization operating in Uganda since 2018. The main focus of this refugee-led community is on uniting the refugees to, collectively, find meaningful solutions to enhance their welfare and survival in their different circumstances. As such, the community has embarked on empowering and executing a number of initiatives in partnerships with state and non-state actors in refugee care. Healing the wounds of trauma is an integral goal in all the activities which target different age groups. The community empowers youth through targeted training in employable skills, mainly hairdressing, tailoring, ICT and other hands-on skills. For young working mothers, a daycare center run by refugee volunteers was initiated. For the widows and older women, group savings and mentoring activities are organized. A number of community events are organized at the center to create an environment for sharing experiences and unit all refugees to common causes. The refugee population includes nationals from, Afghanistan, Burundi, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Authentic African Works
We are a community-based women led organization located in Kyaka II refugee settlement, Uganda. We focus on creating employment and education opportunities to the youth especially women and girls, through equipping them with hands-on skills and scholarship opportunities. By training and employing youth, we equip them with skills and income-generating opportunities, improving their standards of living and fostering self-reliance. OUR MISSION To equip refugee youth, particularly women and girls, with hands-on vocational skills, education, and income-generating opportunities. OUR VISION A community of empowered individuals thriving in sustainable careers and self-reliance. At AAW, we train youth and women refugees on how to make leather sandals which in turns create more job opportunities and steady source of income.
WASAFI YOUTH GROUP KALOBEYEI
We are dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of vulnerable children, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and marginalized communities. We are committed to improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education in underserved communities. We are recognizes the importance of environmental conservation in promoting sustainable development and safeguarding natural resources for future generations. We engage in environmental protection initiatives, including reforestation, waste management. We adopt a holistic and participatory approach to project implementation, guided by the principles of community engagement, capacity building, and sustainability. We are partnering with the Department of Refugee Services (DRS) and youth groups to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems, promote sustainable plastic waste management practices, and raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship.
Virdis Refugees Initiative
VIRDIS (Virtuoso discovering) is a Youth Refugee Led Organization founded by Milton Suh, a Cameroonian Refugee at Adagom 1 refugee settlement, on the 07-08-2021. We are a Refugee-led organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being and integration of refugees through creative and supportive programs. Our initiatives include theater arts, sports (football and gymnastics), music, and peer groups, all designed to foster resilience, self-expression, and community connection. By providing platforms for refugees to engage in creative and physical activities, we aim to build confidence, promote mental health, and strengthen social bonds within both refugee and host communities. Through these diverse programs, we empower individuals to overcome challenges and thrive in their new environments. Our leadership Organogram is as follows •Director: Milton Suh •Research and Evaluation: Emgoue Elisabeth, Etor Louis Etta •Sectary: Nora Etta •Support Group Officer: Yodel Henshaw, Elizbeth Princes •Public Relation Officer: Lane Dela-Favour, Akwewoh Golda Our volunteers work minor jobs to ensure that we get financial support which goes a long way to solicit for basic logistics.
Community Initiative for Rehabilitation and Transformation
CIRT is a legally registered RLO in Yumbe District with a registration No. ODRW/0003 in the district and No. ODW/00019 in the sub-county. Founded in 2021 as a refugee youth led community Based organization and non-profitable organization with no political, religious, ethnical, racial and gender affiliation. The sole purpose is to support Youth and Women living in the Refugee Settlement and the Host communities through livelihood aided projects that empower, improve and transform social and economic standard of living in the Communities so that the needs of the Youth and Women are met. We shall work with other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO’s), Community Base Organization (CBO) and other Institutions that shares our Vision, Mission and Values. We engage in activities that are essential to Empowering, improving, and Transforming the standards of living of the Youth and Women in Refugee and Host Communities and foster peace in the communities through reconciliation.
FHE
Farming and Health Education (FHE) is a registered Community-Based Organization (CBO) spearheaded by dedicated youth refugees committed to ecological job training for homeless and unemployed displaced individuals. Our mission is to empower these communities by nurturing environmental stewardship, meeting basic needs, and fostering fair livelihood skills within refugee camps. Thematic Areas: FHE focuses on three major areas, forming the core of our impactful initiatives: 1.Sustainable Regenerative Farming:Implementing sustainable agricultural practices that regenerate the environment.Providing ecological job training for displaced individuals to enhance their farming skills. 2. Prevention Health:Prioritizing preventive healthcare measures to address the unique challenges faced by displaced populations.Offering health education and awareness programs to promote well-being within the community. 3.Education for Adults & Children:Facilitating educational opportunities for both adults and children, ensuring access to knowledge and skills for a brighter future.Empowering individuals through a holistic approach to education, encompassing academic and practical life skills.
Collective Change
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Sudan Campaign
Over 8.1 million people have been forcibly displaced by the Sudan conflict. HRRDS, ICSS, RoG & RIWA are at the forefront of responding to the crisis and urgently need flexible funding to adequately respond to the emergency, ensure effective response, and support the most vulnerable populations in both Sudan and South Sudan. Your contribution can help these local organizations deliver life-saving aid and long-term solutions amidst the crisis.
Raised: £ 46,577
Basic Education
Five refugee-led organisations (RLOs) are transforming their communities by delivering formal education initiatives to refugee children. The schools run by the RLOs, are providing over 2,071 children with unique and quality education opportunities that can help them build better futures. At a global level, UNHCR estimate that half of the 3.5 million refugee children of primary school age do not go to school. This can have severe developmental and psychosocial impact on these young people on top of their experiences of being forcibly displaced. Formal education systems in refugee-hosting countries often cannot meet the demands, as well as there being multiple barriers for refugees enrolling in schools. RLOs are playing a vital role in closing these gaps, however their expertise in delivering formal education is not always formally recognised. Refugee-led organisations are working to ensure that the next generation of children can build better futures for themselves. They want to build more classrooms, ensure teachers are trained properly, and ensure that children can access learning in safe spaces that nurture and protect them. These organisations are coming together despite these challenges to serve their communities meaningfully. Find out more about the progress they’ve made below and read their stories of collective change. The more support they receive, the more they will be able to improve the quality of the learning experience and enroll more children in their schools. Be part of the change and donate today.
Raised: £ 34,169
Climate Resilience
Seven refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Uganda are working together to address issues around climate change that affect their communities and promoting climate smart agricultural livelihood opportunities for their communities.As part of the collective, RLOs share knowledge, skills, experiences and best practices as they aim to build resilience and sustain and develop prosperity in communities under constraints brought about by climate change harshness. Refugee settlements like Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, Tongogara Refugee Settlement in Zimbabwe, Kyaka II refugee settlement in Kyegegwa, Uganda among other refugee hosting areas in African countries often lack adequate infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events. This makes them highly susceptible to damage from floods, storms, and heatwaves, putting lives at risk and exacerbating already poor living conditions. In a nutshell, refugees are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their pre-existing challenges related to displacement, lack of resources, and precarious living conditions. A number of these communities sit on the frontline of climate vulnerable regions, their resilience and capacity respond is critical for today and the future.
Raised: £ 225
Digital Economies
Gaining employment as a refugee is harder than for a national. Refugees face discrimination both in entering the job market and in the monthly salary they receive once entering the job market. Barriers to refugee livelihoods lead to extreme poverty and long-term negative life outcomes. For example, the levels of poverty faced by households in Kakuma in northern Kenya can be illustrated in the behavior of 43% of families who employ immediately harmful coping mechanisms such as spending entire days without eating. However, there are opportunities for refugees to engage in and contribute to local and international economic growth. With the right skills, investments, and networks, refugees are playing a key role in local and international value chains. With improving connectivity and market linkages refugees all over the world are engaging in remote work and generating income online. These refugee-led organizations (RLOs) are collectively empowering youth with digital skills and connecting them with digital employment opportunities thus significantly contributing to their sustainable livelihoods. Facilities improvement, tapping into better internet connectivity, and procuring more and better computers are some of the urgent needs that these RLOs can address with additional funding. We invite donors and other partners to support them with funding of any amount.
Raised: £ 0
Sustainable Agriculture
Seventeen refugee-led organisations (RLOs) are empowering over 10,000 small-scale refugee farmers in Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi, annually, by promoting indigenous regenerative agricultural practices such as maintaining soil cover, crop diversity, minimal soil disturbance, and integrated crop-livestock farming. Unlike unsustainable aid-dependent interventions, this approach fosters long-term self-reliance and food security. In 2023, the UN World Food Programme’s funding shortfall of over 60% led to food ration cuts from 70% to 30%, pushing approximately 1.6 million refugees into emergency hunger. Recognizing the need for sustainable solutions, these organisations are tackling food insecurity, poverty, and hunger, helping refugee families achieve self-reliance and economic inclusion. Every donation supports this vital mission, impacting thousands of lives.
Raised: £ 0
Women for women
This collective consists of seven refugee-led organisations (RLOs) across East Africa working together to close the empowerment gap that prevents refugee women from accessing opportunities to transform their education, health, and livelihoods. Within the collective, women-led RLOs exchange knowledge, skills, experiences, and best practices to support refugee women, girls, and their host communities in improving health, mental well-being, economic stability, and leadership skills. This collaborative approach strengthens resilience and promotes women’s empowerment. These organisations enable refugee women and girls to drive lasting change, advancing resilience, economic security, and community leadership across refugee communities. To date, they have supported over 10,000 women.
Raised: £ 0
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Nov 12, 2024
Every December 3rd, the world comes together to honor the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities globally. This year, under the theme "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future," the Voice for Disabled People Association (VDPA) is taking proactive steps to highlight the essential role that individuals with disabilities play within their communities, particularly in refugee settings like Kakuma and Kalobeyei. The celebration aims to bring together diverse stakeholders, including UNHCR, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), NGOs, community-based organizations (CBOs), and refugee-led organizations (RLOs). Together, we will foster understanding, advocate for change, and celebrate the remarkable contributions of persons with disabilities. Here’s how we plan to make this day impactful. Our Objectives for IDPD 2024 Raise Awareness: We want to spotlight the rights, challenges, and needs of persons with disabilities, with a special focus on refugee contexts where these issues are often compounded. Promote Inclusion: We aim to emphasize the importance of inclusion across all areas of life—from education and healthcare to employment—ensuring that persons with disabilities have the opportunity to thrive. Celebrate Achievements: This day is a chance to recognize the contributions that individuals with disabilities have made to their communities, breaking stereotypes and reshaping narratives. Advocate for Change: Through various initiatives, we will use this platform to push for policies that improve the lives of persons with disabilities, particularly in refugee settings. Planned Activities for IDPD 2024 To realize these objectives, we have curated a series of activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire. Here's a look at what’s in store: 1. Public Awareness Campaign Leading up to December 3rd, VDPA will roll out a campaign on social media, through community posters, and via newsletters. The campaign will share powerful stories, statistics, and infographics, all aimed at shedding light on the lives and experiences of persons with disabilities. 2. Community Workshops We’ll host workshops and discussions within the refugee community that cover topics like disability rights, accessibility, and empowerment. Guest speakers, including disability rights advocates, will join to provide firsthand perspectives and valuable insights, fostering a deeper understanding within the community. 3. Art and Cultural Exhibitions Art has the power to communicate beyond words, and our exhibition will showcase the talents of individuals with disabilities through visual art, poetry readings, and live performances. This is an opportunity for participants to express themselves and for audiences to experience their creative voices. 4. Inclusive Sports and Play Activities Our inclusive sports events encourage participation from everyone, regardless of physical abilities. These activities promote unity, physical health, and social inclusion, strengthening the sense of community and connection among participants. 5. Panel Discussion We are organizing a panel discussion featuring representatives from the community, UNHCR, NCPWD, NGOs, CBOs, RLOs, and disability experts. Together, they will explore critical issues faced by persons with disabilities in refugee contexts, discussing both the challenges and potential solutions. 6. Advocacy Statements As part of our mission to make a lasting impact, we’ll draft and distribute advocacy statements to stakeholders. These statements will emphasize the rights of persons with disabilities and advocate for their inclusion in policy conversations, ensuring that their voices are heard at all levels of decision-making. Expected Outcomes Through these activities, we aim to achieve the following: Increased Awareness: By engaging the community and stakeholders, we hope to foster a more profound understanding of the rights and needs of persons with disabilities. Enhanced Community Engagement: By offering inclusive activities, we strengthen community bonds and build mutual respect and empathy. Policy Advocacy: Through clear, actionable recommendations, we’ll push for policies that support the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Empowerment: Our goal is to encourage individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves, take on leadership roles, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Join Us in Making a Difference This December 3rd, let's unite to celebrate, support, and uplift persons with disabilities. By amplifying their leadership, we work toward a future where everyone, regardless of ability, has the chance to shape their community and the world. With your support, we can foster an inclusive and sustainable environment for persons with disabilities in Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and beyond. Contact Us If you would like to participate, volunteer, or learn more about our initiatives, please reach out to us: Jules Mkelelwa MwandjaFounder and Director, Voice for Disabled People AssociationEmail: vdpa.office@gmail.com / mwandjajules@gmail.comPhone: +254705130723 Let’s create a future where every voice is heard and every leader, no matter their ability, is empowered. Together, we can make a difference.
Nov 12, 2024
When we started Refugee Mental Health Network, then called Mental Health Family, we were a small dedicated team with a shared dream of supporting mental well-being in refugee communities. In those early days, we used our own funds, and we could only offer basic refreshments and minimal transport refund of about $2. Even with these challenges, we kept pushing forward, determined to make an impact in our communities. Today, we’re officially registered, and running an 8-week therapy program for refugee mothers that are either victims of gender-based violence, sexual violence or both, the program combines mental health support in form of group therapy with yoga and financial literacy training. As we’ve grown, reaching over 1,000 people both online and in person, we’ve also seen the importance of having a central, reliable space where our community can find us consistently for therapy and follow-up care. Right now, our greatest need is for this dedicated space, as borrowing locations often creates challenges in maintaining regular support. We’re also working hard to ensure we can continue supporting the mothers in our program, and we’re running a GoFundMe to help sustain these sessions. We’re hopeful that as more people see our work, they’ll feel inspired to join us in this vision, bringing us closer to a community where every refugee has access to healing, support, and resilience. Alongside our mission to create a safe physical space with dedicated therapy rooms, we aim to train refugee mental health counselors who can provide therapy in local languages. This approach will break language barriers and offer culturally sensitive care, creating resilient communities where refugees can rebuild, heal, and thrive GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/7d841dab Donate via Reframe: https://bit.ly/3As7c3p
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