Some 20,000 refugees are displaced from their homes and shelters in the Dadaab refugee camps due to flooding.

UNHCR and partners are distributing blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, dignity kits, water purifiers, jerrycans, soap & kitchen sets to those most in need.

'We had to abandon our shelter after it was submerged'

70 year-old Muhumed shelters in a school in Dadaab refugee camp after heavy rains and flooding.

UNHCR is working with local government & partners to support those most in need and distributing essential items.

On Sunday 28 April, as part of a wider UN and Government response, UNHCR Kenya donated core relief items to support people displaced by flooding in Nairobi County.
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🚨Latest update on flooding from Dadaab refugee camp:

Many refugees have been forced from their homes, seeking shelter in schools and on higher ground.

UNHCR is coordinating with Garissa County Gvt. and mobilizing supplies for distribution.

Heavy rains are causing serious flooding and displacement in the Dadaab refugee camps.

UNHCR is working together with Garissa County Gvt. & partners, mobilizing core relief items for distribution, and moving people to safe locations.

It was an honor to join H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH the Deputy President of Kenya, and lend UNHCR’s support and solidarity to those most affected by the flooding in Nairobi.

🌧️ Heavy rains have caused flooding and devastation for many in Nairobi and surrounding areas.

Today UNHCR supported flood-affected people, alongside Government of Kenya and UN Kenya, with blankets, mats, jerrycans and mosquito nets.

Today I joined H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH Deputy President and Sam Jackson to distribute items to families affected by the devastating floods in Nairobi.

UNHCR KENYA distributed blankets, mats, jerrycans and mosquito nets to the displaced families.

Girls can do anything, all they need is an opportunity. 👩🏿‍⚖️👩🏿‍⚕️👩🏿‍🔬👩🏿‍💻👷🏿‍♀️

These young refugee women in Kenya are learning to code with iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs & they have clear goals for the future.

We’re proud to support their dreams!

Good luck!

Unlocking the potential of #GirlsInICT isn't just about technology; it's about transforming lives.

Deline teaches digital education in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, which opens many doors for girls, including advancing their education and finding new job opportunities!

'We learn how to safe guard our privacy through these tablets. I've also learnt that a girl can be anything when we see girls excelling online.'

Today on #GirlsinICTDay Mercy would like to remind you that 👩🏾‍💻 digital inclusion of refugee girls is powerful tool to a 💡 future.

Girls can code.
Girls can dream big.
Girls can do anything.
Girls deserve the opportunities to realize their dreams.

There is nothing that can stop these young refugee women who are learning to code with support of iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs and UNHCR KENYA. Happy #GirlsInICT Day!

🖥️ Today we celebrate #GirlsInICT 💫

Deline teaches digital education to girls in Kakuma refugee camp.

📽️ And this is a day in her life:

With generous support from Novo Nordisk Foundation in alliance with Grundfos Foundation | PDJF & Denmark MFA 🇩🇰, these young refugee and host community students are joining nursing school 🩺 in partnership with County Government of Turkana & KMTC.

Good luck!

Exciting news! 🥳
On Monday, 136 refugees happily returned to Burundi from Kakuma refugee camp.

They're eager to return home 🏠& have high hopes to rebuild their lives. We wish them all the best!

#WithRefugees

Refugee stories matter. 📖

On #WorldBookDay pick up a book about refugees or by refugees.

Here are our recommendations. ⬇️ Are you a refugee writer? you know any others? Share in the comment section

Refugees stand up for the environment 🌍

In Kakuma, a social enterprise founded by a Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into business.

Protecting the environment and supporting livelihoods, this initiative is beneficial to both refugees and the local community.

#EarthDay

'Last year, we collected about 16,000 kgs of waste materials. We plan to turn them into useful products.' Peter of Turkana Christian Dvlpt Mission.

🌍 Earth called & Refugees & host communities in Kakuma answered by coming together to get rid of plastic waste #EarthDay2024 👏🏾👏🏾

We couldn't think of a stronger #ClimateChange advocate.

On #EarthDay , meet Raphael - a Congolese refugee recycling plastic waste in Kakuma refugee camp.