Empowering Refugees Through Solar Innovation

Two men crouch beside the solar dryer invented by workers at the Vigyan Ashram in India.

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.

Kakuma Famine Relief: Support Refugee Volunteers and Feed Families Today / Msaada wa Njaa Kakuma: Saidia Wakimbizi Wajitolea na Lisha Familia Leo

Children sit for a lesson during a class taught by a DES volunteer.

The food crisis in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, is worsening, affecting thousands, particularly vulnerable groups. The World Food Program's limited rations are leaving many without help. DES, a refugee-led organization, faces challenges as staff prioritize feeding their families. Donations to the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fund are urgently needed.

Help Support Urgent Sustainable Farming Initiatives for Refugees

A young man hands a packet of seeds to a woman while others wait in line to receive theirs.

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 …