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LWF Kenya-Somalia Programme Integrates Approaches to Strengthen Education Systems in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Helping Children Develop Skills, Build Confidence and Shape a Brighter Future

LWF Kenya-Somalia Programme Integrates Approaches to Strengthen Education Systems in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Helping Children Develop Skills, Build Confidence and Shape a Brighter Future

The history of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Program in the East and Horn of Africa spans over two decades of delivering impactful services to refugees, internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities across the region. Through well-managed projects in Education, Reception Centre Management, Protection and Social Cohesion, Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Livelihoods, and WASH, we have worked to reduce vulnerability, promote dignity, and build resilience. This work has been made possible through strong, trusted partnerships and accountable relationships with our donors, whose support continues to fund the diverse thematic areas we serve. In 2024, LWF attracted a total funding of €10,886,993, which enabled us to reach 232,080 people in Kenya and Somalia. Our services impacted 176,431 refugees (76%), 32,475 internally displaced persons (14%), 12,832 members of host communities (6%), and 10,342 returnees (4%). 

Our commitment is not only to addresses immediate humanitarian needs but also invest in long-term development and peacebuilding. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to fostering resilience and achieving transformative change for the communities we serve.

“I never thought I would walk again after my spinal injury. Without proper care, I was confined to my home, dependent on family members to help with even the simplest tasks. I felt like my life had come to a standstill... “I can now move freely and return to the normal life I thought I had lost."

43-year-old Ahmed Khadar, reflecting on the struggles he faced before the LWF Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (CBRC) in Dhobley, Somalia.
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In 2024,
97461.learners
accessed quality, safe, and inclusive education across 45 refugee camp schools.
In 2024,
35651. adolescents and youth
benefited from protection services in camps, settlements, and host communities.
In 2024,
11226.newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers
received immediate assistance upon entry at the Reception Centres.

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“Conflict doesn’t just happen, it comes from people forgetting important values like respecting life, allowing children to go to school, and letting go of harmful traditions like gender-based violence and female genital mutilation. Our goal is to bring back good values, especially now that Kakuma is home to people from many countries and cultures. Every culture has its own way of life, but for us to grow and live well together, we need peace and unity. LWF teaches these values because they help build strong communities and keep peace alive.”

Joseph Wekesa / Peace and Social Cohesion Technical Lead / Kakuma, Kenya
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Jacques Sagna, Regional Program Coordinator (Geneva)
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Girma Gudina, Country Representative in Kenya-Somalia
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LWF Kenya-Somalia Program, Nairobi Office:
P.O. Box 40870 - 00100 

Gitanga Road, Nairobi, Kenya +254723 115 737 

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  • Act Church of Sweden
  • All We Can
  • Ambitious Africa
  • Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS)
  • Barefoot To Boots
  • Bread for the World (Brot für die Welt)
  • Canadian Lutheran World Relief
  • Deutsches Nationalkomitee des Lutherischen Weltbundes
  • European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
  • Governments of Kenya and Somalia
  • LEGO Foundation & Grundfos Foundation
  • Porticus
  • Radiohjälpen
  • UNHCR
  • UNICEF
  • WFP

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