Support Kakuma’s Food Security Amid Water Shortage

Kakuma refugee food security is threatened during prolonged water shortage.

Dear Partners, Friends, and Supporters of Development and Empowerment of Society, Warm greetings from Kakuma Refugee Camp. Best wishes to you all for peace, prosperity and health in this new year. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to volunteers' financial motivation, as they helped them a lot and encouraged them to continue working …

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.

Volunteers Secure Futures: Financial Aid for Kakuma Refugee Helpers

DES Volunteers pose for a group photo.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of NGOs. Since arriving at the Kakuma UNHCR camp, Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa has worked tirelessly to improve the life and self-reliance of his fellow refugees. However, according to human rights organizations, funding for refugee projects such as those offered by DES is currently facing significant challenges. There is a projected drop …

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.

Water, Source of Life / Maji, chanzo cha uzima

A crowd of people waits to access water during shortages at the Kakuma refugee camp, September 2025.

The Kakuma refugee camp is suffering from a severe water shortage, forcing refugees to illegally access water by breaking pipelines or traveling considerable distances. Despite the dangers, this remains a widespread practice due to a lack of official systems. Donations are needed for the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fund to help address this crisis.

DES Kakuma Famine Relief Update / Sasisho la Msaada wa Njaa la DES Kakuma

Women in brightly colored clothing stand behind food rations provided to help stave off hunger in the Kakuma Refugee camp.

The DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fundraising Campaign continues to address critical food insecurity facing African refugees through direct community collaboration. This update provides transparency on how donations have been utilized and highlights the ongoing efforts led by local community organizations. The crisis facing African refugees persists largely without media attention, making community support essential for sustainable solutions. While immediate relief addresses urgent needs, the focus remains on empowering refugees through collaborative approaches that build long-term resilience.