Donations are still needed to support the Kakuma refugee camp population currently enduring famine. Please give generously today.
Kakuma Refugees Still Need Your Help / Wakimbizi bado wanahitaji msaada wako
Water, Source of Life / Maji, chanzo cha uzima
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.
Famine Relief Fundraising: Twenty-Six Families Helped, More Waiting / Uchangishaji wa Msaada wa Njaa: Familia Ishirini na Sita Zimesaidiwa, Zaidi Zinasubiri
Chairman Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa reports on the use made of the generous donations to the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fundraiser.
Famine Relief Outreach Unearths More Need And Spurs Recognition / Uhamasishaji wa Misaada ya Njaa Unagundua Mahitaji Zaidi na Utambuzi wa Spurs
Support from early donors to the Development and Empowerment of Society Kakuma Famine Relief has allowed children to contact the CBO to ask for relief. It has also alerted international aid organizations and motivated some of them to come out to the camp to validate its work and consider working in partnership.
DES Kakuma Famine Relief Update / Sasisho la Msaada wa Njaa la DES Kakuma
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.
When Mud Pies Are No Longer Child’s Play / Wakati mikate ya matope sio mchezo wa watoto tena
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.
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.
A Call For Global Sisterhood / Wito wa Dada wa Ulimwenguni
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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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.
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.