Edward Benson (@edwardhbenson) 's Twitter Profile
Edward Benson

@edwardhbenson

Husband, father of twin girls. UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Head of Risk, Kenya. Pragmatic ameliorator.

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UNHCR KENYA (@unhcr_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"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.

"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.
Caroline Van Buren (@burencaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

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.
Caroline Van Buren (@burencaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the rains have luckily subsided in Dadaab, but 3,000 shelters have been destroyed and 20,000 refugees are still displaced. UNHCR continues to distribute essential non-food items and we are coordinating with partners and the Government.

Today the rains have luckily subsided in Dadaab, but 3,000 shelters have been destroyed and 20,000 refugees are still displaced. 

UNHCR continues to distribute essential non-food items and we are coordinating with partners and the Government.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recent heavy rains in East Africa are taking a heavy toll, destroying homes and causing displacement. 📍These scenes are from Kenya's Dadaab refugee camps. The climate crisis is wreaking havoc and displaced people are once again bearing the brunt of it.

Recent heavy rains in East Africa are taking a heavy toll, destroying homes and causing displacement.

📍These scenes are from Kenya's Dadaab refugee camps.

The climate crisis is wreaking havoc and displaced people are once again bearing the brunt of it.
Tergat_Paul (@tergatp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The thrill, the joy and excitement of being named into the Paris 2024 Olympic Refugee Team is palpable with Perina Nakang on receiving her deserved inclusion. Such a beautiful moment for rhe Team behind the Team to celebrate together. TeamKenya IOC MEDIA UNHCR KENYA

The thrill, the joy and excitement of being named into the <a href="/Paris2024/">Paris 2024</a> Olympic Refugee Team is palpable with Perina Nakang on receiving her deserved inclusion. Such a beautiful moment for rhe Team behind the Team to celebrate together.
<a href="/OlympicsKe/">TeamKenya</a> 
<a href="/iocmedia/">IOC MEDIA</a> 
<a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a>
Caroline Van Buren (@burencaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Latest on #flooding from Dadaab. Farah and her daughters take shelter in a school after their home was destroyed. UNHCR teams continue to support refugees impacted by this extreme weather.

Latest on #flooding from Dadaab. 

Farah and her daughters take shelter in a school after their home was destroyed. 

UNHCR teams continue to support refugees impacted by this extreme weather.
UNHCR KENYA (@unhcr_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's how UNHCR is responding to flooding in Dadaab refugee camp: 🏠 Moving families to safe shelter 📢 Sharing messages on flood safety 🛏️ Distributing blankets, kitchen sets + mattresses ⚕️ Sharing mosquito nets + repairing WASH facilities to prevent the spread of disease

Here's how UNHCR is responding to flooding in Dadaab refugee camp: 

🏠 Moving families to safe shelter 
📢 Sharing messages on flood safety
🛏️ Distributing blankets, kitchen sets + mattresses 
⚕️ Sharing mosquito nets + repairing WASH facilities to prevent the spread of disease
William Ejalu (@wejalu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Refugee Youth Inclusion and empowerment is central to UNHCR KENYA response. Productive discussions with the refugee youth leaders in #Dadaab 🇰🇪 2 find impactful opportunities - working together co-creating solutions and advancing empowerment in #SDGs & socioeconomic inclusion.

Refugee Youth Inclusion and empowerment is central to <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a> response. Productive discussions with the refugee youth leaders in #Dadaab 🇰🇪 2 find impactful opportunities - working together co-creating solutions and advancing empowerment in #SDGs &amp; socioeconomic inclusion.
Caroline Van Buren (@burencaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is one of the most crucial parts of UNHCR KENYA ? ⭐️TEAM WORK⭐️ Thank you to each and every one of you in Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab. A productive morning connecting and discussing how we can better protect refugees in Kenya.

What is one of the most crucial parts of <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a> ?

⭐️TEAM WORK⭐️

Thank you to each and every one of you in Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab. A productive morning connecting and discussing how we can better protect refugees in Kenya.
William Ejalu (@wejalu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A remarkable weekend in #Dadaab as #humanitarian #community bonded with fun-filled games and sports, bringing together stakeholders including those we serve to celebrate unity and our shared commitment to support #Refugees & those in need #StrongerTogether #CommunitySpirit

A remarkable weekend in #Dadaab as  #humanitarian #community bonded with fun-filled games and sports, bringing together stakeholders including those we serve to celebrate unity and our shared commitment to support #Refugees &amp; those in need
#StrongerTogether #CommunitySpirit
Caroline Van Buren (@burencaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The people and Government of Kenya have been generously welcoming and supporting refugees since independence. Wishing a Happy #MadarakaDay 2024 to all Kenyans. Thank you for your generosity 🙏🏾

The people and <a href="/GovtOfKenya/">Government of Kenya</a> have been generously welcoming and supporting refugees since independence.

Wishing a Happy #MadarakaDay 2024 to all Kenyans.  Thank you for your generosity 🙏🏾
William Ejalu (@wejalu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honoured to join refugee women in Dagahaley #Dadaab 🇰🇪 to celebrate their successful completion of the Women Rise Curriculum - a livelihood & skills building initiative, supported by Monyqadow women-led RLO & UNHCR KENYA. Women empowerment is a key priority for UNHCR & Partners.

Honoured to join refugee women in Dagahaley #Dadaab 🇰🇪 to celebrate their successful completion of the Women Rise Curriculum - a livelihood &amp; skills building initiative, supported by Monyqadow women-led RLO &amp; <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a>.
Women empowerment is a key priority for UNHCR &amp; Partners.
UNHCR KENYA (@unhcr_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Welcome to Kakuma Mamadou Dian Balde! UNHCR's Regional Director joined our team this week to see the impact of refugee inclusion and sustainable solutions in the Kakuma municipality.

Welcome to Kakuma <a href="/mamadou_dbalde/">Mamadou Dian Balde</a>!

UNHCR's Regional Director joined our team this week to see the impact of refugee inclusion and sustainable solutions in the Kakuma municipality.
Vice-Chancellor @ UoNBI (@vcuonbi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👥 The University of Nairobi x UNHCR KENYA #RefugeeResourceCentre is ready & set for inauguration come Mon 24/06. The progress made thus far, is a testament to the collective team's commitment to #Impact4RDPs. We applaud the excellent work & look forward to a fruitful longstanding partnership.

👥 The <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> x <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a> #RefugeeResourceCentre is ready &amp; set for inauguration come Mon 24/06. The progress made thus far, is a testament to the collective team's commitment to #Impact4RDPs. We applaud the excellent work &amp; look forward to a fruitful longstanding partnership.
UNHCR East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes (@refugeesafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just about to kick off our High Commissioner’s Filippo Grandi discussion on how solutions for people forced to flee can spur development. Watch here LIVE 👉🏻 youtube.com/live/QTCJ1lEBy…

Just about to kick off our High Commissioner’s <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a> discussion on how solutions for people forced to flee can spur development.

Watch here LIVE 👉🏻 youtube.com/live/QTCJ1lEBy…
Stephen Jackson (@swjacksonun) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“The only sustainable solutions are those that bring host communities & refugees together!” High Commissioner for #Refugees Filippo Grandi @ University of Nairobi this morning. UNHCR KENYA

“The only sustainable solutions are those that bring host communities &amp; refugees together!” High Commissioner for #Refugees <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a> @ University of Nairobi this morning. <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a>
William Ejalu (@wejalu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Lady Mariéme Jamme | She/Her🦋 4 inspiring young #refugee girls and boys in #Dadaab who will benefit from the partnership between UNHCR KENYA & iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs and acquire #coding and other digital skills. Together, we will create a brighter future through education and technology #IamtheCode

Thank you <a href="/mjamme/">Lady Mariéme Jamme | She/Her🦋</a> 4 inspiring young #refugee girls and boys in #Dadaab who will benefit from the partnership between <a href="/UNHCR_Kenya/">UNHCR KENYA</a> &amp; <a href="/i_amthecode/">iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs</a>  and acquire #coding and other digital skills. Together, we will create a brighter future through education and technology
#IamtheCode