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.
Refugees count on donations from outside UNHCR camps to supplement the currently reduced food assistance programs. However, money is not the only form of support that can be given. Over the past few weeks, we have been working with people who share their skills, creativity and knowledge. This week, Kadjosi tells us about the contribution of two allies from India: Ranjeet Shabag and Mrinalini Nigde.
Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa’s powerful refugee story sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the ongoing challenges in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp. Fleeing militia conscription at 19, Kadjosi now leads a grassroots refugee advocacy initiative focused on food security, self-reliance, and sustainable aid. Discover how community-led humanitarian efforts like the DES Food Forest are transforming lives in exile.
Since the beginning of our Permaculture Initiative in Kakuma Refugee Camp, we have trained over 374 individuals in sustainable farming practices. Many of them have taken the knowledge to heart and started their own small gardens in their compounds. These gardens have not only produced vegetables but also brought hope, dignity, and resilience to families …
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