Soap maker in Kenya refugee camp lowers prices to fight COVID-19
When Innocent Havyarimana, a Burundian refugee, first heard handwashing was crucial in preventing coronavirus, he did something few businessmen would do – he lowered his prices. Others might have raised prices to increase profit, but his aim was to make his soap as accessible as possible, so he also boosted […]
Refugee students get lessons over radio during Kenya school shutdown
Teachers broadcast classes over community radio to keep refugee students learning.
World Bank and UNHCR launch report on Understanding the Socioeconomic Conditions of Refugees in Kalobeyei, Kenya
The World Bank, in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, have launched a report which is based on the results of a 2018 Kalobeyei Socioeconomic Profiling Survey. The 2018 Kaloyebei socioeconomic survey generates comparable evidence to inform policy and programme targeting to support refugees and host communities. The survey report provides […]
Mama Bodaboda, a motorbike rider challenging gender roles in Kakuma, Kenya
We ought to come together and work together regardless of the gender
Desk donations boosts inclusion and access to education for refugees
UNHCR recently provided more than 600 desks to urban schools
Ethiopian refugees in Kenya make an emotional return home
Dozens of refugees return home to eastern Ethiopia from Kenya’s Kakuma camp.
MADE51 connects refugee and host artisans in Kenya to international markets
MADE51 an innovative business model championed by UNHCR is providing refugees and host artisans global market access for their handicrafts.
Innovative projects in Kalobeyei impact lives of refugee and host communities
The Natukobenyo fresh vegetable market, run by refugee and host communities, is just one of the various projects funded by the European Union in Turkana West.
Education scholarships give ‘wings’ to two refugees dreaming of becoming doctors
For the third year running, refugees have been awarded the ‘Wings to Fly’ scholarships to pursue secondary education.