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Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya hosts almost 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers.
For children in Kakuma, education is a lifeline. It provides stability. It helps them heal and make friends. It also empowers them to pursue their goals.
However, the schools in the camp are under-resourced. The average class in Kakuma has more than 100 pupils. There aren’t enough teachers, textbooks or toilets. Girls face extra barriers to education, including domestic responsibilities.
Will you help refugee children reach their potential? Your generous gift can provide teachers, classrooms, books and uniforms for children in Kakuma.
Ayor, the dux of her year, aspires to become a lawyer.
Nyadol Nyuon’s family is from South Sudan. Her dad died fighting for an independent country and Nyadol spent much of her childhood in Kakuma refugee camp. When she was in Year 12, she received a humanitarian visa to Australia. Today she is a lawyer, human rights advocate and media commentator.
Nyadol recently returned to Kakuma with Australia for UNHCR to advocate for refugee education programs. It was her first visit to the camp since she left in 2005. Watch her story below.
Donate to Nyadol’s campaign and help more children in Kakuma learn, grow and thrive.
$23 can provide a refugee child with two uniforms for the school year.
$53 can provide textbooks for five refugee students.
$92 can provide five refugee students with education kits including a bag, exercise books, pen, pencil and ruler.
The majority of funds raised by Australia for UNHCR are directed to UNHCR’s emergency operations, providing the ready funds and resources to respond quickly and effectively in situations of crisis and disaster.