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.
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 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.
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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