Empowering Refugee Youth and Women Through Human Rights, Leadership, and Digital Advocacy

Community Vitality Solutions CBO, in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, is honored to co-launch “Connecting Across Cultures: An 8-Part Skills-Building Series for Refugee Youth.”

Co-designed with refugee youth in Kakuma, Kenya and Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, this initiative strengthens skills in leadership, advocacy, research, digital literacy, and human rights awareness.

#CommunityVitalitySolutions believe when refugee women and youth are equipped with human rights knowledge, leadership skills, and digital tools, they become powerful voices for justice, inclusion, peace, and community transformation.
Your support, partnership, and engagement can help expand access to leadership training, human rights education, digital literacy, and advocacy opportunities for refugee youth and women in Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and beyond.

How can refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei respond to growing health emergencies and limited access to skilled first aid services?

At #CommunityVitalitySolutions CBO, we believe empowering refugee youth and women with lifesaving first aid skills and medical knowledge is the solution. Through our one-year First Aid and Medical Training Program, we are building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement.

We proudly celebrate the successful completion of Cohort 6 end-of-semester examinations after six days of dedication and commitment from our students.

We sincerely thank our volunteers for supporting the examination process and appreciate our students for their discipline and passion throughout the training journey.

Support #CommunityVitalitySolutions CBO to train more youth and women with practical first aid and lifesaving skills.

Meet Bhany Kalang Ngok, CVS Cohort IV (2024) alumnus and South Sudanese refugee who has lived in Kakuma Refugee Camp for 15 years. His journey embodies resilience and opportunity. Through the Community Vitality Solutions (CVS) Medical and First Aid program, Bhany transformed his passion for healthcare into professional expertise. The certificate he earned in 2024 opened the door to his career with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) at Ammusait General Hospital.

Today, Bhany serves both refugee and host communities in the Laboratory Department, applying skills in biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion, and phlebotomy.

Who will respond during emergencies in our community?
We believe the answer is empowered youth and women equipped with lifesaving first aid skills.

Today, Cohort 6 students at Community Vitality Solutions CBO began their examinations as part of the one-year First Aid Training Program. The theory exams will continue until Saturday, 23rd, followed by presentations.

These assessments are not only about theory but also about evaluating the practical skills, confidence, and preparedness gained throughout the training journey. Through this program, refugee youth and women in Kakuma are empowered to promote better health awareness and contribute positively within their families and communities.

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We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for youth in our community!

Have you been seeking an opportunity to build your grant writing skills and turn your ideas into funded projects?

Then this is for you.

Community Vitality Solutions CBO, in partnership with the Bixby Center for Population, Health, and Sustainability, University of California, Berkeley (Bixby Center), will be hosting a virtual Grant Writing Workshop designed to equip youth with practical skills in proposal development and resource mobilization.

This session is more than just training—it is a chance to strengthen your voice, shape impactful community initiatives, and access opportunities that can transform your ideas into reality. Join us and take a step toward becoming a confident changemaker.

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