This 30 June, we celebrate the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. ??

But today, we are thinking especially of the Congolese refugee children who take part in our activities at Human Shine Dreams, here in Kakuma. Far from their homeland, they carry within them the history, culture, and resilience of a great people.

Through our SEL sessions, we support them as they grow, dream, and rediscover their light. Because a refugee child is still a child, with rights, dreams, and dignity.

Today, we honour their quiet strength, their smiles despite everything, and their ability to rebuild elsewhere.

Happy Independence Day to all Congolese people, wherever they are. ??

When a viral game becomes a tool for social-emotional learning.

Our children from the SEL programme took on the water bottle challenge: spin it, land it, and make it... stand up. A simple game, but one that requires concentration, patience, and perseverance.

Behind the laughter and cheers, there is a real life lesson: learning to try again after failure, controlling one's movements and emotions, and celebrating small victories together.

Each child found their own technique. Some succeeded on the first try, others after several attempts. All learned to manage frustration and savour success.
That is how SEL turns a trending game into a moment of collective growth.

When the ground trembles beneath the feet of the Turkana dancers, it is the heart of the community beating to the rhythm of the drums. Edong'a is life expressed through movement and leaps

After a SEL session rich in emotions and learning, our children enjoyed a moment of refreshment.

And then, the magic happened: laughter, jumps, smiles straight from the heart. These leaps of joy are the finest indicators of our work.

Because a child who is having fun is a child who feels safe, loved, and heard.

Thank you to them for reminding us that joy is also a form of resilience.

Yesterday, we celebrated the Day of the African Child with our refugee children at HSD.

It was a day filled with smiles, songs, dances, and sharing. Together, we honoured childhood, resilience, and the hope that shines in the eyes of our little ones.

We would like to warmly thank everyone who supports us, near or far, in our activities with refugee children in Kakuma. Your generosity, your time, and your trust allow us to offer these children moments of joy and dignity.

A big thank you also to the children and their parents for their trust and their commitment to our side.

Every shared smile is a victory. And we will continue to build bridges, together.