UNHCR and Turkana County Government in Kenya launch new development plan benefiting refugees and locals
“KISEDP has a bottom up approach in addressing refugee and host community issues.”
UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa motivates youth desperate for higher education in Dadaab
Ambassador Affey meets Somali refugee youth, to encourage and give them hope of a better future
Award-winning technologist inspires girls to learn coding
Mariéme Jamme, who received no education until she was 16, is now a technology entrepreneur with a mission to train young women.
Refugee Athletes from Kenya impress at African Athletics Championships in Nigeria
Asaba comes hot on the heels of the team’s commendable performance at the World U18 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland.
Refugee athletes from Kenya compete at world under-20s athletics championship in Finland
Refugee runners, originally from South Sudan, travelled to Tampere, Finland, to compete against young elite athletes from nearly 100 nations.
New study reveals private sector investment opportunities, that build self-reliance and empower refugees in Kakuma Camp, Kenya
“We need to change the mindset that refugees are sitting at the camp, doing nothing but receiving assistance. Many of them are, in fact, running businesses and creating jobs for others.”
Thousands flee into Kenya to escape Ethiopia violence
An estimated 9,600 Ethiopian asylum seekers fled into Moyale in northern Kenya following internal violence.
Nearly 10,000 Ethiopians seek asylum in Moyale, Kenya following violence back home
“I was really scared, so I decided to cross the border with my family to Kenya for safety”
Aid appeals seek over $3 billion as South Sudan set to become Africa’s largest refugee and humanitarian crisis
“If the war doesn’t stop, refugee numbers will rise from 2.5 to three million in 2018.”
UN Refugee Chief in Dadaab Camps, reassures refugees, returnees and host community of UNHCR’s support
“We will continue speaking about Somali refugees.”
UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for urgent action as South Sudan crisis enters fifth year
Refugee students among top scorers in Kenya’s national primary school exams
“My classroom was overcrowded. I had to wake up very early to get to school as early 6.00am or 5.00am so that I could reserve my seat.”