Solidarity Initiative For Refugees

Kenya
Livelihoods Support
$300,048
Annual Operating Budget

Amount used to run the annual operating expenses

3,000
Annual Beneficiary Reach

Total number of beneficiaries supported annually

£0
Raised on Reframe

Amount of funds raised through the platform for Solidarity Initiative For Refugees

0
Donations

Total number of monthly donations made to Solidarity Initiative For Refugees via Reframe

About 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.

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Mission
To empower refugees and locals through innovative programs and advocacy efforts that enhance their access to quality education, and dignified livelihood opportunities.
A world where refugees, despite the challenges they face, have the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives, contribute to their communities, and reach their full potential.
  1. Cohere Charity
  2. Danish Refugee Council
  3. World University Service of Canada
  4. Global Whole Being Fund
  5. UNCHR
  6. Source Humanitarian Network
  7. Loughborough University
  8. Nemani
  9. Cybersalt
  1. GIZ
  2. Don Bosco
  3. Give Internet
  4. Humanitarian Open Street Map Team

Cohere

The Global Refugee-led Network (GRN), The Grassroots Consortium-Kenya (GLOs-Kenya), RELON-Kenya, Voices Rising Consortium

Network Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Contact Person: Bahana Hydrogene

Contact Email: [email protected]

Second Contact Person: Shanice Kativi Wainaina

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Additional location: Kakuma 3

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tending to her garden at school. Instilling early environmental responsibility
we foster a greener tomorrow.
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