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Humanity Hands
Humanity Hands formerly (INVER) is a Refugee-led and oriented Community Based Organization (CBO) established in 2018 by refugees' youths to help in supporting Refugees and Host communities. Humanity Hands organization seeks to change narratives, promote the resilience and psycho-social well-being of refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya, through programs focusing on Education, Digital Literacy, Enterprise development, Advocacy, Arts, sexual and Reproductive Health Education (SRHE). Humanity Hands organization approach is to change the narrative of both refugees and host community to help them live a life of dignity. As an organization we majorly focus on the Five thematic areas of interventions within the Kakuma Refugee Camp: Education, Digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and Art
Durban Refugee Centre - DRC
The Durban Refugee Centre (DRC) is a non-profit organisation which was established and run by a group of refugees and asylum seekers. It was formed to address challenges and difficulties that refugees and asylum seekers face in Durban when trying to integrate themselves into local community. DRC works to assist refugees and asylum seekers in various ways in their integration path, and act as a bridge between newcomers, communities and mainstream society. DRC works with refugees who are victims of persecution, injustice and war — to establish self-sufficient lives in freedom and sanctuary for themselves and their families in Durban city and surrounding areas of KZN. DRC believes that empowering refugees to act for themselves, and work in partnership with other stakeholders, is not only a key to successful integration, but should also lead to their increased participation in the development and implementation of policies that affect them. DRC’s programmes and activities are designed to uphold the integrity of the international refugee system, in turn giving exceptionally vulnerable refugees the protection they need and deserve. Our projects have evolved from grass-roots involvement with refugee communities to advance key education and training targets for young people. DRC has a creative approach to organisation combining the efforts of refugees living in SA and working together with the focus on programmes and projects which improve the lives of refugees who struggle to survive as refugees and develop their capacity and empower them to act for themselves. We accomplish our mission through own work which is centred around eight key areas: 1. Refugee Children’s Programme; 2. Refugee Women Programme; 3. Refugee Family Support; 4. Advocacy and representation; 5. Bails and Advice for refugees and migrants detainees; 6. Community education and awareness-raising; 7. Refugee and migrant Community-based Advice services and 8. Livelihood Training Programme. In addition, DRC seeks funding for specific projects that directly relate to our objectives and enhance our capacity to serve the refugee community in Durban and surrounding areas.
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.
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.
harmonysistersnetwork
Established in January 2020 by Khadiza Begum, Harmony Sisters Network is a beacon of hope based in Japan, directed towards creating an inclusive and harmonious world, particularly for Rohingya refugee women and those from minority backgrounds. This Japan-based non-profit organization was founded by a visionary leader, Khadiza Begum, herself a Rohingya refugee who spent her early life in Bangladesh. The Network's mission unfolds through six strategic pillars: Mental Health and Well-being for Women: Acknowledging the critical importance of mental health, the Network provides resources and support aimed at nurturing the emotional and psychological well-being of women. Education and Skill Development: The organization actively works to bridge gaps in education and skill development for children and women, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to foster independence and progress. Leadership Skills and Opportunities: By cultivating leadership skills, Harmony Sisters Network encourages women to assu
Refugee and Host Resilience Initiative
REHORI is a Refugee-Led Organization in Kakuma founded in 2018, implementing a range of activities in Protection, Education and Livelihoods. In 2023, REHORI is partnering with Danish Refugee Council in implementation of GBV Prevention activities under ECHO funding in a project on Providing life-saving protection support to the most at-risk refugees and host communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. The project is designed to meet critical needs through protection and basic-needs response, while creating longer-term and sustainable solutions through community-led and owned protection prevention and awareness. in education social entrepreneurship , adult education and ECD, slow learners boosting their speaking ability and Drama for youth talent growth. art craft for youth and women resilience. smart agriculture. afforestation program, nursery tree food trees and vegetable for food security and indigenous tress for greening kakuma so that become suitable place. our vision to make kakuma a better place for every living
VOLUNTEER FOR PEACE
Volunteer for Peace is a community-based organization located in Itambabiniga zone, Kyaka II refugee settlement, formed by dedicated young refugees committed to changing their community guided by a mission of world peace through integrating and empowering youth and women for social and economic development to achieve its vision of "a healthy, empowered and peaceful world." Volunteer for Peace aims at promoting peace, unity and friendship. Promotion of environmental protection, increasing chances and opportunities needed by both youth and women to lead a purposeful life and develop both socially and emotionally. VPeace aims at promoting access to quality education to the young generation especially the unaccompanied minors in disadvantaged communities. Vpeace aims at promoting talents among the youth. Vpeace look forward to eliminating gender based violence. Unit and peace building for a better world. Creating a space that support each others' point of view to strengthen peace and unity in the world. for more visit us at www.vpeace.org
Solidarity Initiative For Refugees
Kakuma Refugee Camp, established in 1992, is home to 289,861 refugees and asylum seekers from countries like South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of June 2024. Women and children make up 76% of the refugee population in Kenya, with over half living below the international poverty line of US$1.90 per day. Limited access to education, skills training, and livelihood opportunities forces many refugees and local youth to rely on aid. Despite efforts to improve employment and business opportunities, refugees still face significant challenges, including limited digital infrastructure, inadequate employment pathways, high illiteracy rates, and restricted financial access. These hurdles exacerbate unemployment, poverty, and social injustices within refugee and host communities. Without addressing these issues, the cycle of poverty and dependency will continue for generations. Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) is a refugee-led organization established in 2016 in response to the pressing challenges faced by refugees in Kakuma, Turkana County, Kenya. We leverage digital technology to empower refugees and host community youth in Kakuma and Kalobeyei with relevant skills and tools to build a better future for themselves and become economically self-sustained.
VISION ART AND MUSIC FOR YOUTH-VAMY
STRONG UNITY FOR REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT-SURE is a previously known as VISION ART AND MUSIC FOR YOUTH is a remarkable registered Refugee-led community based organization that was founded by a group of refugee youths on 2018, In the western part of Kenya Turkana county, specifically in the Kakuma Refugee Camp . the organization is committed to advancing the holistic development of children and youths, Through our dedicated efforts, we prepare them for active participation in the global community .this organization has successfully implemented several impactful projects, each designed to address specific needs and create lasting positive change within the community. The organization remains committed to equipping individuals of all ages with Education, food security, climate change and Digital Skills, fostering their empowerment in the contemporary landscape. Our track record is marked by the implementation of impactful projects, strategically tailored to meet distinct community needs, thereby fostering enduring and constructive transformations SURE works to support childhood education,and to train the youths on playing Musical instruments, cultural to enhance their talents and improve their lives standards. To meet our desire of continuing serving displaced people from different background into programs for them to become economically self- sufficient. We also dealing with , psycho-social intervention, Art, Creativity, vocational trainings . Aimed at providing strategies that help them develop the emotional, social and cognitive skills needed to become lifelong learners and improve their living standard.
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
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
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.
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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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