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.
Since the late 1990s, over 7 million people have been displaced within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to ongoing conflict. Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa, only 19 years old, experienced this turmoil firsthand. This is part 2 of his story, which illustrates not just resilience but also the importance of our identities. What does your name mean? How do you contribute to the world?
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.
The community is addressing food insecurity through a food forest project aimed at training 1,000 refugees in sustainable agriculture. While immediate donations for emergency relief are needed, the initiative emphasizes self-sufficiency and aims to empower individuals and families for long-term food security. Collaboration is key to achieving this vision.
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.
https://videopress.com/v/M3OKlVjT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Meet Madam Macaco Tamarice and a few of the members of the DES community.- Kutana na Madam Macaco Tamarice na baadhi ya wanachama wa jamii ya DES. In 2021, Kadjosi Matabishi contacted Ms. Macaco Tamerice of Damanhur Education to ask whether she would be able to provide support to the community. This is a …