Category Three Refugees in Kakuma Finally Get Food Support From UNHCR
At Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp, Category Three refugees have long complained about unfair treatment and food distribution. Despite being informed that their vulnerability level was lower, many felt abandoned when Category Two refugees received assistance. This led to hardship and frustration, particularly as food prices increased and opportunities continued to be scarce. There’s a new […]
Unemployment in Kakuma Refugee and Kalobeyei Settlement.
Unemployment in one of the biggest struggles in Turkana County, especially for the thousands of refugees living in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. When people outside hear the word “refugee”, they often think of of food aid or shelters. But behind that image are real lives affected by joblessness, hopelessness and lack of opportunities. Unemployment in Kakuma […]
Health Facilities Under Pressure: Refugees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Face Crisis After Trump Budget Cuts
A Growing Humanitarian Emergency Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps in northwestern Kenya are home to hundreds of thousands of refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Brundi, Congo and many other countries. For years, the international support has helped to provide food, education and healthcare for these refugee camps.But in recent years, the situation has changed. […]
Refugee Crisis In Kakuma and Kalobeyei
Category Three and Four Refugees Left Without Hope in Kakuma and Kalobeyei South Sudanese Choosing to Walk Home In Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps, life has become unbearable for Category Three and Category Four refugees. Many south Sudanese have decided to walk back to their home country on foot since the border is close. They […]
Hunger and Struggles of Category Three and Four in Kakuma Refugees and Kalobeyei Settlement.
In Kakuma Kalobeyei refugee settlements, Thousands of families live with hunger, pain, frustration and hopelessness. Recently UNHCR announced that refugees in Category Three and Category Four would no longer receive food support. This decision has left many many families heart broken. A Desperate Refugee Father Adan is a father who carries heavy burdens. He is […]
Joy and Relief for Kakuma and Kalobeyei: Category One and Two Collect Food Safely.
In the dry conditions in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee settlements, this week brought a mix of different feelings. For many refugees — especially those in Category One and Category Two — food distribution day brings hope, food, and survival. A Day of Hope. On the planned day, all categories were present, with hundreds of refugees […]
Shortage of Water in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement.
Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement, located in Turkana County, Kenya, are home to hundreds of thousands of refugees from countries such as South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These camps were established to provide safety, shelter, and basic needs to people fleeing war, hunger, and conflict. However, in recent […]
Hunger and Division in Kakuma and Kalobeyei: The Four Categories of Refugees and the Struggle for Food.
Hunger is not only a daily concern in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement, it is a source of conflict. Families line up for hours for food, and others watch from a distance knowing that they will go home empty-handed. A system designed to provide support for the most vulnerable has created division, anger, and […]
