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Mar 23, 2026 Unity Initiative for Refugees
Parents Visiting the Session At UIR Centre In Kakuma Refugee camp
Parents Visiting  the Session At UIR  Centre In Kakuma Refugee camp

UIR is glad to have seen a very positive and significant trend in the community one that would suggest that the parents and caregivers are becoming increasingly responsible, aware, and collaborative. The parents have recently engaged some parents who visited the UIR office in order to have a better idea of the activities that are being practiced at the center. Such a visit was not purely on a serious basis but was also representative of a greater change in the way the community is approaching efforts to help children and youth receive programs to help them. The father and the mother had the motivation to visit the office because they were curious about what was happening at the office and concerned about what was going on. They desired hearing a better picture of what their children were doing in their daily lives since they were enrolled in UIR programs. Similar to most of the caregivers they were keen to make sure that their children were engaged in activities that were safe, good, and in tandem with their overall growth and development. It showed their willingness to actively participate in the development of a child by showing up to the office which is a proactive approach to parenting and it is not the mode of just providing basic needs to a child. The parents gave questions about the nature of activities carried on at the center without any fear or hesitation during their visit. They asked about the structure of the programs, those who were facilitating programs and what exact objectives they were intended to accomplish. Another thing that they showed was the interest to know how the organization functions on a daily basis including how the children are guided, monitored and supported during their participation. This candid manner of communication provided a free atmosphere within which the parents and UIR staff could talk to each other and understand each other better. The most remarkable part of this contact was a degree of involvement and open-heartedness of parents. Their questions were wise, meaningful and not only were they concerned, but also it showed a great desire to be informed partners in the growth of their children. Such level of engagement is a significant sign of positive community change since it demonstrates that parents start to gain an understanding of holistic child development significance and are ready to make some steps to facilitate it. The parents more particularly told that they had started observing the positive change in their children after getting enrolled in the programs of UIR. These were not small or singular changes but they were apparent and gradual in various spheres of the lives of the children. The parents also remarked about behavior change and their children were becoming more disciplined, respectful and responsible. The work at home was done with a higher level of care, and the children were demonstrating improved knowledge of rules and requirements. Besides changes in the behavioral situation, parents also noted that there were changes in the area of communication. The children were able to speak more clearly, respectfully and confidently. They were more reluctant to be silent, busy in communication, and listen to other people. It is also a crucial development in terms of communication skills because it can be highly instrumental in establishing healthy relationships not only within the family but also within the community in general. The other significant observation that parents made was the shift in the general attitude of their children. Most of the children were shown to be more optimistic, inspirational, and willing to engage in activities. They expressed more interests in learning and were ready to cooperate with others. These changes, which were being experienced by the parents both at home and in society, prompted the parents to seek an audience with the UIR office in order to establish the reason behind such significant development. One of the questions that the parents posed during the visit was quite simple, but strong: What do you do to them? This question presented the opportunity of an open and detailed talk. The parents were also welcomed in the UIR staff and they appreciated their effort. The group realized how important this moment was, so they had to sit back and briefly provide the organization with the work, and to the best of their abilities clarify everything regarding the work and answering any questions. The employees clarified that UIR has various programs which are used to assist children in various aspects of their growth. These involve learning support curriculum designed to enhance academic skills, and life skills education that would help children to have practical skills in terms of decision making, problem solving and effective communication. Moreover, the organization offers psychosocial support programs which are aimed at emotional well-being, resiliency, and self-confidence. The parents were told that UIR does not just support students through the traditional academic process. Even though education is still considered to be an essential aspect, it is also complemented by the importance of character development. Children are coached to believe in the value of discipline, respect, and teamwork as well as social responsibility. They are taught good values through the structured activities and mentorship programs and thus these values enable them to become not only good students, but also good people. Moreover, UIR provided the parents with its mission and long-term vision. The organization is focused on assisting vulnerable youth and children and enable them to become responsible, confident, and productive members of the society. This is the vision on which all programs and activities are based whereby every child is also provided with a choice to achieve his or her potential regardless of the difficulties that the child may experience. The office also gave some of its achievements and success stories which includes the real stories of children who have come to enjoy the result of the constant involvement with the UIR programs. These tales showed how the application of a specific support and encouragement can give rise to a tremendous change in behavior, confidence and academic involvement. Parents were also keen and most of them also indicated that they were reassured and satisfied by the outcomes of the programs. Such a dialogue between parents and UIR is a powerful and good move towards the establishment of trust, transparency and partnership. It indicates that the organisation and community are changing their relationship to become that of a partnership with both parties contributing. This kind of cooperation will be essential in making sure that both at home and in the program environment, the children will be receiving some consistent support. This engagement represented by its effects can be seen in a number of areas. To begin with, discipline and behavior have also been improved among children. According to parents, their children are nowadays more respectful, responsible, and able to comply with instructions. These transformations help in creating a better and peaceful environment in the homes and enhancement of social life in the society. Second, the children have become more confident and willing to be involved in learning and participating in group activities. They feel freer in their ways of expressing themselves and interacting with others,

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