UN Refugee Chief appeals for aid and peace for South Sudan crisis
Aid groups appeal for US$1.5 billion for refugees and US$1.7 billion for those in need inside the country in 2018.
Somali refugee leaders from Dadaab camp on ‘Go and See’ visit to Mogadishu and Baidoa, Somalia
It’s an initiative to keep Somali refugees informed and up to date on the situation on the ground back home, so they can make an informed decision about whether to return.
Kenya refugee students prepare for a start of German educational scholarship
Each year DAFI gives out university scholarships to at least 100 refugee students. But it’s still a drop in the ocean of what’s needed. For all 650 refugees eligible for university study, there are only ever places for around 100.
Refugees students start secondary school at top Kenya telecoms company’s prestigious Academy
“Such partnerships creates opportunities for vulnerable refugee children at the brink of missing secondary education.”
Refugees receive coveted Equity Bank, educational scholarship
“The three had the best grades among the applicants in Turkana West County and they did a commendable job. The challenges of limited resources and overcrowding in schools did not deter them.”
UN Refugee Chief in Dadaab Camps, reassures refugees, returnees and host community of UNHCR’s support
“We will continue speaking about Somali refugees.”
South Sudan must not be forgotten. Every crisis is important, because every life is important.
HRH Princess Sarah reflects on how forced displacement is affecting the country’s youngest and most vulnerable.
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 Artists in Kenya celebrate 3rd year of self-reliance-driven music and arts project
“One of the most important expressions of human beings is through art. For the past three years we have seen better quality of work from both the visual artists and musicians.”
The Shona: A stateless community in Kenya yearning to gain citizenship
“Even in Zimbabwe they cannot accept me. I am considered to be a foreigner. They cannot accept me. I was born in Kenya.”
Refugees in Dadaab welcome opening of new courthouse
“Now we will not have to wait for months to access justice.”
Birth registration drive combats statelessness among Kenya’s coastal Pemba community
“Birth registration is important because it’s the first step in ending statelessness in the country.”