Kakuma Refugee Camp & Kalobeyei Settlement, Kenya

Our programs

Seven core program areas advancing sustainable livelihoods, peacebuilding, youth empowerment, environmental conservation, and community wellbeing across Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement, Turkana County, Kenya.

Young people lined up together on a football pitch in the evening light

Peacebuilding and social cohesion

FBRO brings together refugee communities and host communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement through peace dialogues, community discussions, sports tournaments, and awareness campaigns that foster mutual trust, social cohesion, and peaceful coexistence.

People tending rows of vegetables in a green field

Livelihood support

We support vulnerable families, youth, and women across Kakuma through poultry farming, crop and vegetable gardening, and small income-generating activities that boost household income, food security, and self-reliance.

An FBRO member speaking to a gathering in a classroom

Youth empowerment and skills development

FBRO supports refugee youth and host community young people through mentorship, leadership training, vocational skills workshops, and entrepreneurship coaching that unlock economic opportunities and inspire local innovation.

Women listening attentively during a community session in a classroom

Education and community awareness

We champion education and continuous learning across Kakuma through academic mentorship, school retention awareness, and community dialogues that emphasize personal growth and the vital role of education in refugee communities.

Community members clearing rubbish from a dirt road with rakes

Environmental conservation

FBRO works with community volunteers in Kakuma and Kalobeyei to protect the arid Turkana environment through tree planting, nursery management, environmental education, and sustainable community waste clean-up campaigns.

Two women seated at a school desk during a community session

Community health and wellbeing

We deliver grassroots health awareness on hygiene, sanitation, disease prevention, and community wellbeing to help refugee and host community families live healthier, more resilient lives.

A large group of community members posing together outdoors

Cultural and community activities

FBRO promotes positive cultural traditions, unity, and social inclusion through multi-ethnic celebrations and shared sports events that bridge divides and celebrate the rich heritage of communities living in Kakuma.

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If your organization would like to work with FBRO on any of these program areas, we would like to hear from you.