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.”
Refugee educational scholarship fund celebrates 25 years of assistance in Kenya
“I am grateful that through the DAFI scholarship programme, I’m a graduate.”
Refugee athletes have competed at Asian Games
“I have learnt a lot from the Asia games because it is my first time to participate in international games and am happy that I qualified for the finals.”
Refugee athletes prepare to compete at Asian Games in Turkmenistan, as Opening Ceremony takes place
I am representing not just the refugees in Africa, but the refugees in the entire world.
Kenya refugees head to the Asian Games 2017 in Turkmenistan
I am not participating for myself…I am participating on behalf of refugees.
Commissioning new projects to support education for the host community in Dadaab
Refugee athletes from Kenya to compete at World Athletics Championships in London for the first time
“I see myself competing one day one time in a higher level. Right now I am participating with the champions and now this is my time I have to polish my talent and to show people in the world that a refugee can make it.”
Award-winning Japanese Architect, Shigeru Ban, signs deal to design new homes for thousands of refugees in Kenya
“The key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly. It’s important that the houses can be easily maintained by inhabitants.”