Development and Empowerment of Society
Creating a better life for the residents of the United Nations Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, Africa / Karibu katika Maendeleo na U wezeshaji wa Jamii, shirika la jamii linalofanya mabadiliko huko Kakuma.
The Sanctuaries of Life and Peace Food Forest Project aims to enhance food security and to empower Kakuma refugees through sustainable agriculture. Supported by the Council of Sustainable Settlements of Latin America, the initiative focuses on planting fruit trees and vegetables while employing biochar to improve soil health. Community engagement and funding are critical for its success. DES is grateful to Patty Rangel and Michelle Wong for their generous support.
The report outlines recent developments in environmental conservation, GBV education, community engagement, and educational initiatives. The partnership with Taka Taka Solutions is enhancing environmental awareness. Volunteer engagement has increased, and a partnership with Amala Education is forming. Challenges include resource limitations and volunteer shortages, with requests for educational resources and volunteer recruitment assistance.
Overview This month, our program focused on delivering comprehensive lessons in English, conflict resolution, leadership skills, and facilitating engaging children's play and education activities. We also helped Community members with Maize, hosted several meetings, managed financial contributions, and welcomed visitors to our center. Mwezi huu, mpango wetu ulilenga kutoa masomo kamili kwa Kiingereza, utatuzi wa …
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Overview This month, our program focused on delivering comprehensive lessons in English, conflict resolution, leadership skills, and facilitating engaging children's play and education activities. We also hosted several meetings, managed financial contributions, and welcomed visitors to our center. Mwezi huu, mpango wetu ulilenga kutoa masomo kamili kwa Kiingereza, utatuzi wa migogoro, ujuzi wa uongozi, na …
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Dear Good Wishers: I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the refugee community, which is currently facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens our very survival. Recent changes in the World Food Programme's assistance have severely limited our access to food, leaving many …
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https://videopress.com/v/dMM9W2mo?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&playsinline=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true DES Team member Mzungu Marcel addresses the graduates on this auspicious day.Mjumbe wa Timu ya DES Mzungu Marcel akizungumza na wahitimu katika siku hii ya furaha. The Leadership Conflict Resolution and English Language courses recently concluded with a vibrant graduation, highlighting a key achievement for our students. This program aimed to develop crucial leadership, …
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Charity Donations Fundraising Nonprofit Volunteer Concept Development and Empowerment of Society, an active community group of African refugees living the United Nations Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, is actively searching for an experienced fundraiser willing to take responsibility for creating a program to build and sustain donor support for its registered non-profit. Description Development and …
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The members of the DES Wise Messanger group released their third film with a memorable show of dance and spoken word. Wanachama wa kikundi cha DES Wise Messanger walitoa filamu yao ya tatu na onyesho la kukumbukwa la densi na neno lililozungumzwa. https://videopress.com/v/lFn77Fpf?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Director Matabishi speaking at the UNHCR to explain the steps he is taking to officially register the organization.Mkurugenzi Matabishi akizungumza katika UNHCR kueleza hatua anazochukua za kusajili rasmi shirika hilo. It has been a difficult, but interesting year. Through our website, our increased activity on social media and the wonderful productions of the DES Film …
