Pamoja Twaweza

The year 2024 has not been a "walk in the park" for most Refugee-led Organizations. With limited resources and zero funding in some locations, RLOs who are first responders to challenges facing refugees have had to come up with extra- ordinary measures to sustain their obligations in their communities. The change in times and circumstances has led to the establishment of Kitengela RLOs Network, a network of 9 RLOs, all empowering refugees and host community in Kitengela. So far, the network has undertaken 3 successful activities, with the latest being a peer-to-peer learning session funded and facilitated by Pamoja Trust. The session on Leadership and Governance was attended by 35 leaders representing 9 RLOs. The network's approach is based on partnerships, internal network fundraising, and resource mobilization, which has led to successful interventions. Though the approach may appear complex, it has not only reduced strain on RLOs but also maintained their relevance in the community. We believe that if this approach is nurtured, it will enhance accountability, reduce challenges in programming, enhance collaboration among RLOs, and also boost trust between RLOs and communities.