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 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.
Your contribution to the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fund helps shape the resilience of refugee children as they learn how to grow their own food.
Children in Kakuma’s DES programs are learning through handmade art using flowers and leaves—even as food rations are cut. This month’s nature-inspired craft celebrates creativity, resilience, and the healing power of making. Join us in supporting their growth.
In response to the challenges created by aid cuts, 78 women have registered to learn permaculture and grow crops to help feed their community. Your donation today will fund the creation of a reliable water source, supporting their resilience and efforts to become self-sufficient.
Donations are still needed to support the Kakuma refugee camp population currently enduring famine. Please give generously today.
Chairman Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa reports on the use made of the generous donations to the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fundraiser.
In the Kakuma refugee camp, families are forced to eat mud due to severe famine. Chairman Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa visited a family experiencing this dire situation. Although some assistance has been provided, the demand for aid remains critically high as the famine continues to affect many.
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 UNHCR Kakuma Camp houses ~300,000 African conflict refugees. Sexual violence is endemic, with rape most frequent—police report six daily cases. New arrivals and single female heads of households face highest risks. Over 79 million African girls/women experience sexual assault before 18, with 21.4% prevalence among African refugees in humanitarian settings. Globally, 100+ million forcibly …
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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.
