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KRLON-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Kyaka II Refugee-led Organizations Network (KRLON) unites 32 Community based, Refugee-led Organizations (RLOs /CBOs) and more than 500 Groups in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement and the host community. Established on February 01, 2022, KRLON strives to strengthen coordination, amplify collective voices for policy influence, foster partnerships, and enhance the capacity of local organizations to respond effectively to humanitarian situations. By promoting meaningful engagement and partnerships, advocating for participation in decision-making processes, and aligning with global commitments, KRLON aims to improve the overall well-being and protection of forcibly displaced populations. The network actively supports UNHCR's community-based protection approach, ensuring affected individuals and communities are at the forefront of decisions impacting their lives.
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STOP CHILD ABUSE
Stop child abuse (SCA) is a Refugee led organization, funded in 2019 in kakuma refugee camp Kalobeyei settlement in Turkana County after seeing the challenges faced by children, youth and women. Many children are abused by adults by violating their rights as given by United convention on child rights and need of help to stop such child abuse and promote their rights and dignity, some children have no access to education for lack of scholastics materials, Overall 15 percent of the total child population in Kakuma and Kalobeyei (14,146; 38 per cent girls) are documented as unaccompanied, separated and vulnerable, requiring continuous protection, support and follow-up. Another 1,040 unaccompanied children live in child-headed households need support, increasing of girls drop out school cases which need emergency intervention to promote girls education, drug abuse and alcoholism to children and youth which harm their health, unemployment of youth and single mothers which affect their present and future lives. Stop child abuse (SCA) is engaged to protect and promote children, youth and women development with a special mission to End child abuse and improving children, youth and women lives and a vision to build a world in which every child attains the rights to survival, protection, development and participation. Stop child abuse (SCA) is focusing on awareness of refugees on child rights as given by the united convention on child rights, girls for girl’s project where girls are educating to don’t likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives, earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls' education strengthens economies and reduces inequality, youth awareness on drug abuse and alcoholism and training in life skills to youth and single mothers to promote self-empowerment.
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Youth Association for Peace and Development YAPD
Youth Association for Peace and Development (YAPD) is a registered non-profit, nongovernmental, development and Refugee led initiative organization dedicated to fighting poverty and injustices to reduce human suffering and enhances communities’ livelihoods YAPD is legally registered with the State ministry of humanitarian affairs under Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in 2018. The registration number is 47 giving YAPD the legal status and humanitarian position to operate in any part of the Western Equatoria State. Our vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. MISSION “Is to inspire, empower and transform communities to move towards self-reliance through provision of social services and development assistance” OUR CORE VALUES Transparency and Accountability - YAPD believes that citizens have a right to hold governments and institutions accountable, to expect them to respect their rights and do what they say they will do Humanity - YAPD takes and considers with high esteem the set humanitarian principles of humanity; the mandated principles to respond to situations based on need with the most vulnerable prioritize for assistance People and Safety - We acknowledge and recognize the skills and abilities of our co-workers, and draw strengths from our diversity and commitment to equal opportunity. Excellence Service - We are committed to provision of quality services, in all sectors that we work in. We are leaders and managers that solve issues; we provide support to our partners in both relief and development assistance. We. Integrity and Respect - We are honest and responsible in all that we do and hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We respect others, and we act with courage and humility at all times
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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.
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Caring for widows and orphans organization
CARING FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS ORGANIZATION (CWOO) is a non-benefit community based organization that aims at empowering women (widows), children (orphans) and elderly people with special needs. This has been founded in Kakuma refugee camp Turkana west back in January 2018 as an initiative from people of good will passionate on assisting the community Our organization is committed to extending our assistance to a wider range of individuals with special needs, including orphans. In pursuit of this goal, we are dedicated to establishing computer training centers specifically tailored to their needs. Our ultimate vision is to evolve into a prominent organization with ample resources that enable us to expand our services not only within Africa but also worldwide, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals everywhere.
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PPDR
People for Peace and Defence of Rights (PPDR Uganda) is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit Refugee-Led organization that focuses on empowering refugees through education, livelihood, and advocacy. - We empower refugees through our skills development programs Fashion and Design, Shoemaking, arts and crafts, Bag making, and art. - Financial literacy training and formation of self-help groups, so far we have 10 registered with over 20 members each. - We provide English, French, and Swahili language education to refugees (Adults and Children) as well as literacy adult education -Through advocacy, we do dispute resolution mechanisms, access to justice( access to legal representation in courts of law through partner organizations), through PASHA: a program that focuses on storytelling and poetry where refugees are empowered to tell their own stories by writing, slam, spoken word, poetry or music. - Psychosocial support: we provide counseling and trauma therapy to refugees in need of psychosocial support. - Sport: PPDR SPORTS CLUB has recruited 85 youth who undergo training in soccer for peace and development.
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Digital Systems Technology Hub
DS Tech Hub is an organization committed to building resilience, capacity, and reintegration of refugees while promoting education and ICT4livelihood initiatives. Our vision, mission, and focus are centred on empowering refugee youths to become self-reliant as well as contributing to the development of the host communities. Our core thematic areas are Education, ICT, Livelihood, food security, Climate Change, Refugee rights advocacy as well as Psychosocial Support and career mentorship. At DS Tech Hub, we understand that only prepared youths make good leaders and we are committed to seeing this happen through initiatives such as youth professionalism, youth development and capacity building, education, research, career guidance and mentorship, food security, livelihood, ICT4Dev, refugee Advocacy, youth and women empowerment. We equip vulnerable and marginalized youths through skill development and professionalism as well as providing them with opportunities that enable them become change agents in the society.
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The Refugee Voice
The Refugee Voice is a youth-led initiative based in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda. The initiative aims to provide a platform for refugees to share their stories and experiences with the world, using social media to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights. In addition to telling refugee stories, the Refugee Voice also provides sustainable development life skills training to young refugees in Bidi Bidi. This includes training in skills like tailoring, which can help refugees become self-sufficient and earn a living. The initiative believes that by equipping young refugees with practical skills and empowering them to become leaders in their communities, they can create positive change and improve the lives of those around them. The Refugee Voice has gained recognition for its efforts to promote the rights of refugees and empower young people. They have partnered with various organizations to provide training and educational opportunities to refugees in Bidi Bidi and other settlements.
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YOUTH INCLUSION NETWORK-UGANDA
YOUTH INCLUSION NETWORK UGANDA is a refugee youth led community based organization which works to address barriers towards adolescent equitable access to dignified menstrual health management, sexual reproductive health rights, education, youth and civic engagement across imvepi refugee settlement and the hosting villages in Terego district, Uganda. Founded in 2020 with a mission to support all young people especially those who needs us most to reach their full potential and make positive life choices by engaging in fun and innovative youth activities to move from dependence to interdependence, the organization leverages on evidence based approach in executing it's interventions with a more localized actions thereby providing direct aid to the vulnerable refugee populations
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Sudan Campaign
On the 15th April 2023, violence broke out in Sudan’s capital Khartoum between the country’s army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces. One year on, and the situation has continued to escalate across the country including the Darfur region, causing unprecedented levels of displacement across the region. A reported 5.9 million people have been internally displaced and over 1.4 million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries including South Sudan, Chad, Kenya and Uganda. Over half the population - 25 million people - are in need of humanitarian assistance, and 17.7 million are facing severe food insecurity. Refugee leaders and organisations are playing a critical role in supporting their communities as the situation continues to unfold across the country. These groups are particularly vulnerable and need support urgently. We have partnered with a number of refugee-led organisations who are working on the ground to help people fleeing the violence, including I CAN SOUTH SUDAN, and Hope Relief and Rehabilitation for Disabilities Support (HRRDS) who are providing emergency support when it’s needed most. I CAN SOUTH SUDAN, an organisation based in South Sudan and Uganda, have been working in Gorom Refugee Camp on the outskirts of Juba. They have been providing clothes, food, water, shelter and other basic needs at reception centers which are being set up to receive new arrivals. They are developing a programme of activities and creating safe spaces for children within the camp. Beyond meeting people’s immediate needs, they will offering legal support and child protection services to those in need. HRRDS are supporting displaced people in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan, providing food items, blankets, tents & dignity kits for the women and young girls who have been displaced to that region. Your money will help these organisations provide safety and important supplies to those in need. DONATE TODAY
Raised: £ 35,794
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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
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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.
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Jul 17, 2024
P4T Students meet the ECW Student Project team from CIYOTA In the heart of Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, the dream of continuous education was slipping away for many children. Year after year, we watched with frustration and helplessness as our primary school graduates faced an insurmountable barrier: the lack of accessible secondary school. With most secondary schools located 100 kilometers away (in Hoima Town) and financial constraints rendering this option unfeasible, many of our promising young minds were left with no choice but to abandon their educational pursuits. The consequences of this educational void were devastating. The absence of secondary education opportunities led to a surge in dropout rates, resulting in child marriages, drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment, prostitution, poverty, and general hardship. These outcomes not only shattered individual dreams but also perpetuated a cycle of poverty and vulnerability within the community. Determined to change this narrative, we made the bold decision to start a secondary school within the settlement. However, the path to this vision was fraught with challenges. With no funding for staff salaries, teaching materials, or proper infrastructure, we had to think creatively and act decisively. As Planning for Tomorrow Youth Organisation (P4T), a Refugee Led Organisation in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, we are committed to providing holistic education in Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary schools. Currently, our 45 dedicated staff members educate 826 refugee children, including 115 students in the Secondary School. P4T Secondary School is the third Secondary School in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement. However, with over 15 feeder primary schools, access to secondary education remains severely limited. P4T Students take a group photo with visitors from School for Life In an effort to provide an aspect of secondary education, we partitioned our martial arts training room into makeshift classrooms. This temporary solution allowed us to start with two secondary school classes, but the conditions were far from ideal. The lack of proper teaching and learning materials, coupled with the absence of dedicated spaces, made the task incredibly daunting. Our dedicated teachers, despite their meager or non-existent salaries, persevered with a shared commitment to the children’s future. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our supporters. The Altenburg Foundation has been instrumental in building our first classroom block, and School for Life Australia (SFLA) has supported us with salaries and further infrastructural developments at the school. Their contributions have been vital in sustaining our mission. However, significant gaps remain. We need to establish a science laboratory equipped with necessary instruments and supplies, and a computer lab with computers and accessories. Staff housing is another critical need to ensure our teachers have stable living conditions. Additionally, we aim to implement Project-Based Learning (PBL) more effectively, which requires specific supplies and trained professionals. Continuous professional development for our teachers is crucial to maintain high educational standards. Furthermore, a school clinic to provide medical services for children and staff, and resources to set up a playground, for which we have the land, are essential to create a comprehensive and supportive learning environment. Financial constraints also impact our students directly. Even with the low cost of Community Contributions (USD 30 per month) to cover running costs and the school feeding program, many children still cannot afford to attend school without a scholarship. Currently, only 15 students have scholarships, and 25 students benefit from free education through our academic and needy scheme bursaries. To alleviate this burden, we urgently need more scholarships to support these vulnerable children. Despite the immense difficulties, our fledgling secondary school stands as a beacon of hope. It represents the collective determination of a community that refuses to give up on its children. With continued effort and support, we aim to transform these makeshift classrooms into a sustainable and thriving educational environment, ensuring that every child in Kyangwali has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Call to Action: Our journey is just beginning, and we invite you to join us in this transformative endeavor. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of these children. By contributing to our cause, you can help build a future where every child’s right to education is not just a dream, but a reality. Donate Today: Your contributions can help us build proper classrooms, equip science and computer labs, provide scholarships, and ensure continuous professional development for our teachers. Become a Partner: If you represent an organization, consider partnering with us to support our mission. Together, we can create a lasting impact on the lives of refugee children Spread the Word: Share our story with your network. The more people know about our cause, the greater our chances of finding the support we need. Join us in our mission to provide all-in-one education for refugee children in Kyangwali. Together, we can overcome these challenges and build innovative leaders and change makers.
Jul 5, 2024
Children with Special Needs: Addressing Barriers to Education By YIDA Youth Initiative. Children with special needs are often overlooked, which limits their access to education. They face persistent barriers stemming from discrimination, stigma, and an inability to participate fully in society. These challenges sometimes prevent children with special needs from attending school regularly, and some even drop out. At YIDA Youth Initiative, we recognize the unique value of all children and focus on creating highly tailored learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. In our schools, Youth Initiative Kindergarten and Youth Initiative Primary School, we have various interventions designed to meet the unique learning needs of children with special needs. These interventions include building accessible infrastructure, such as classrooms and toilets with ramps, making them easily accessible to children with physical disabilities. Additionally, we collaborate with other organizations operating in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, such as Finn Church Aid and Alight, by referring some cases of children with special needs to ensure they receive the full support required. Notably, our teachers are continuously supported with professional development programs to ensure that teaching strategies are both inclusive and impactful, catering to each learner's unique style. Through the child-friendly space at our Early Childhood Development Center, Youth Initiative Kindergarten provides a safe environment for our students and those from the community to participate in supervised, structured play activities. This has promoted social skills and reduced cases of discrimination and isolation among children with special needs. Our school leaders and teachers have established open communication with parents of children with special needs through weekly community visits, helping them better understand these children's strengths and weaknesses. Despite our efforts to support children with special needs in accessing education, we face several challenges. Among these are the lack of trained special needs teachers, long distances to school where transport is still an obstacle, and inadequate instructional and play materials, which limit the active engagement of children with special needs. To ensure the sustainability of our efforts and that children with special needs remain in school, we have partnered with various organizations, such as ADRA, which offers scholarships to some of these children. Class teacher of grade one class giving individual support to Salima Kyalikunda , a child with epilepsy and muscular dystrophy. At YIDA Youth Initiative, we are committed to breaking down barriers and providing every child with the opportunity to learn and thrive. However, we cannot do it alone. Your support is crucial in helping us create inclusive and accessible educational environments for children with special needs. By donating to our cause, you can make a significant difference in the lives of these children, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to ensure that no child is left behind. Donate today and help us build a brighter future for all children. >>> Please Donate <<<
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About Reframe
We want to Reframe the global humanitarian system and are committed to do things differently. We want to build a community of refugee leaders who are ready to respond to the world's biggest crises by leading change and delivering their own solutions.
What We Do
Reframe aims to be a solution to multiple challenges refugee-led organisations (RLOs) worldwide are facing.
Through Reframe we want to increase direct funding, raise awareness, build networks and strengthen coordination between RLOs, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), donors and institutional bodies.
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