RLO Education Incubation Fund (Kakuma)

At Farming and Health Education (FHE), we believe every child deserves a safe space to learn, grow, and thrive. “Empowering Refugee Children and Families Through Safe Learning, Social Development, and Sustainable Livelihoods.” In Kakuma Refugee Camp, children and families face daily challenges in education, nutrition, and livelihoods. Through this initiative, we are: Creating safe, inclusive learning spaces for children.

Supporting School environmental child clubs for social and emotional growth

Training parents in positive parenting and sustainable livelihoods to improve family resilience Together, we are building brighter futures for refugee children and families.

From January to August 2025, Farming and Health Education (FHE) has made meaningful progress in building resilient families and stronger communities in Kakuma.

Key Achievements so far:

• 107 parents reached through SEL and livelihood trainings. Out of these, 22 parents formed a committee and are now independently leading two additional parent SEL groups within the community.

• 157 children engaged in after-school SEL, creative arts, and academic support—helping them grow in confidence, empathy, and teamwork.

• 10 community leaders trained to champion refugee-led solutions and ensure sustainability.

These milestones reflect the power of refugee-to-refugee support, where parents, children, and leaders are shaping their own future. At FHE, we remain committed to expanding safe learning spaces, nurturing local leadership, and proving that YES, WE CAN build hope and resilience together.

One of the strongest lessons learned from this project is that community ownership is key to sustainability. By training and mentoring parents, we realized that they are not only beneficiaries but also agents of change. The formation of a 22-member parent committee, which now leads additional SEL groups, demonstrated that empowering parents creates ripple effects far beyond the initial training.

We also learned that children thrive when supported holistically—not just academically, but through emotional, social, and creative outlets. Activities like poems, songs, and storytelling during graduation events proved to be powerful tools in building confidence and strengthening bonds between children, parents, and the wider community.

Best practices emerging include:

• Establishing parent-led committees to ensure continuity.

• Using creative arts as a medium for SEL.

• Engaging community leaders early to secure buy-in.

• Promoting diversity and inclusion, where families from different nationalities work together in harmony.

Together, these practices strengthen resilience and foster self-reliance.