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LWF Kenya/Djibouti/Somalia

The new refugee leaders in Kakuma (from left): Sahara Khalif Jama, Kher Gatluak, Nyawal Gatwech Puot. Photo: LWF/ M. Lukulu

“They trust me”: New refugee leaders bring hope to Kakuma camp

Inauguration on World Refugee Day signals return of community-driven leadership

Humanitarian
News
03 Jul 2025
LWF implements inclusive education for Sudanese refugees in Upper Nile and Unity States, South Sudan. Photo: Church of Sweden

Prioritize education in emergencies across East and Southern Africa

"A lifeline for millions of children”

Humanitarian
Youth
News
02 May 2025
A vote of confidence in the student’s potential: LWF staff with students in a school yard, Kakuma. Photo: LWF Kenya

Kenya: Keeping refugee children in school

Cash support to students to prevent dropping out

Humanitarian
News
03 Apr 2025
Former LWF Country director Koepp in Kakuma. Photo: Robert Koepp

Kakuma: A new home for the “Lost Boys”
By
Robert Koepp

Humanitarian
Blog
07 Feb 2025
LWF delegation meets Kakuma youth leaders

Walking Together in Kakuma

In a recent visit to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr.

Humanitarian
News
12 Nov 2024
Panelists of the event: ACHPR Commissioner Salma Sassi, Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and Special Rapporteur on Refugee Rights; Hon. Prof. Maya Sahli-Fadel, former Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Displaced Persons, and Migrants; Ms. Milly Nancy Lagu, Chairperson of the Refugee Welfare Council III in Uganda's Kiryandongo District; and Ms. Anab Gedi Mohamed, a refugee leader from Kenya’s Dadaab camp. Photo: Jamestina Quee/ Evangelical Lutheran Church

LWF highlights education challenges for refugee children at African Commission

LWF hosts side event with refugee leaders

Humanitarian
News
01 Nov 2024
LWF WS Strategy 2025-2031 English

LWF World Service Global Strategy 2025 – 2031

Humanitarian
Justice
Climate
Document
30 Sep 2024
A drummer group from Burundi was part of the dance competition. Photo: LWF/ M. Lukulu

10 years “Kakuma Got Talent”

Competition to showcase refugee talents in Kenya

Humanitarian
News
27 Sep 2024
The communion sets are an expression of the LWF’s commitment to diaconal work, and the living faith, and meant to be used in services and festivities. Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay

LWF and Taizé: Crafting unity and hope from refugee camp sand

Symbol of diaconal and ecumenical commitment

Humanitarian
Communion
Unity
News
24 Sep 2024

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