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Cultivating Hope: How Your Donation Can Help 1,000 Kakuma Refugees Transform Hunger into Harvest / Kukuza Matumaini: Jinsi Mchango Wako Unavyoweza Kusaidia Wakimbizi 1,000 wa Kakuma Kubadilisha Njaa kuwa Mavuno

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.

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A Call For Global Sisterhood / Wito wa Dada wa Ulimwenguni

Here's alt text for this image: A young person in an orange shirt carries yellow and green watering containers while walking along a dirt path through a lush vegetable garden. The garden shows thriving green leafy crops growing in organized rows, with other people visible working in the background. Blue corrugated metal structures and acacia trees can be seen in the distance. This community garden is located in the Kakuma refugee camp's arid climate where the green vegetation stands out against the natural landscape.

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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Crisis in Kakuma: How Food Aid Cuts Are Pushing Refugee Families to Breaking Point / Mgogoro huko Kakuma: Jinsi Kupunguzwa kwa Misaada ya Chakula Kunasukuma Familia za Wakimbizi Kufikia Hatua ya Kuvunjika

The Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as drastic cuts to food assistance push thousands of vulnerable families toward starvation and desperation. What was once a lifeline for survival has been reduced to a fraction of its former support, leaving entire communities struggling to meet their most basic needs. Kambi …

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Sustainable Food Forests: A New Hope for Kakuma Refugees / Misitu ya Chakula Endelevu: Tumaini Jipya kwa Wakimbizi wa 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.

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DES News, March 2024-Habari za DES Machi 2024

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.

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DES News, February 2024-Habari za DES Februari 2024

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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DES News, January 2024-Habari za DES, Januari 2024

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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Urgent Appeal for Financial Support to Alleviate Hunger Among Refugees

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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DES Celebrates New Graduates – DES Inasherehekea Wahitimu Mpya

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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Fundraising Specialist Wanted

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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