Registered in October, 2023

Empowering Communities Through Education

Building brighter futures for refugee communities in Kakuma through literacy, advocacy, and community development since 2020.

Community-Led Initiative

Learn Local and Lead

Volunteer and community-led approaches to education, livelihoods, and health for sustainable development, self-reliance & peace.

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Partner with us to co-create sustainable communities for better integration, self-reliance, and peace in Kakuma Municipality.

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About Us

We are a non-profit community-based organization registered in Turkana County, Kenya. Since our inception in June 2020, we rely upon volunteer and community-led approaches to contribute to education, livelihoods, and health in refugee hosting areas in Kakuma Municapality.

Our Mission

We are co-creating spaces that support community led advocacy & literacy.

Our Vision

We are aspiring to be the leading volunteers for community development.

Our Goal

To give a new beginning and co-create sustainable communities for better integration.

Our Motto

"Learn Local Lead"

Our Core Values

Integrity Accountability Community Hope Empowerment Commitment Respect Understanding
Registration Status
Registered

Since: October 2023

Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana West - Turkana County, Kenya

Founded: June 2020

Our Team

Meet with our dedicated leaders and volunteers driving change in our communities

Co-Founders

Co-founders Daud Warsame & Zamzam Abdikadir Jama whose commitment, stamina, leadership & belief sustain our organization.

Daud Warsame - Co-Founder
Daud Warsame

Co-Founder & Chairperson

Zamzam Abdikadir Jama - Co-Founder
Zamzam Abdikadir Jama

Co-Founder & Board Chair

Board of Directors

The topmost organ led by a co-founder, comprising 7 members overseeing governance and strategic direction.

Board Committee

7 Members

Executive Committee

In charge of day-to-day implementation and representing the organization in all matters.

Daud Warsame
Daud Warsame

Chairperson

Majdi Omar
Majdi Omar

Vice Chairperson

Abdikadir Hassan
Abdikadir Hassan

Secretary

Sub-Committees

Joint committees supporting planning, implementation & design of activities, projects & programs. They analyze, recommend, monitor, and provide expertise for logistics, procurement, and coordination.

Official Members
Irshin Andrew
Member
Abdirahman Igal
Member
Abdirahman Said
Member
Ngoti Zecharia
Member
Mohamed Osman
Member
Volunteers

Individuals associated with our organization as beneficiaries or volunteers participating in our programs.

Fatuma Abdi
Muna Abdi
Asho Dek
Amal Hassan
Ismail Farah
Yacqub Abdullahi
Hibaq Mohamed
Nimo Mohamed
Said Ashkir
Ambassadors

Individuals recognized independently for their relentless interest in volunteering & community services. They are not formal volunteers or members but valued supporters of our mission.

Our Approach

How we work to achieve our mission and vision

Volunteer & Community-Led

The organization relies upon volunteers & community led approaches in implementation & running day-to-day activities. These ensure sustainability, local ownership, access, impact as well as cost efficiency in refugee hosting areas in Kakuma Municipality.

Our Programs

Three foundational pillars that form & guide our programming & implementation

Education

Empowering through knowledge and skills development.

  • Henna Arts Education Based Skill Building
  • Literacy & Numeracy for Absolute Beginners
  • Community Led Scholarship & ICT Hub
  • Workshop & Capacity Building Trainings

Advocacy

Championing change and supporting vulnerable groups.

  • Mentorship & Coaching
  • Needs Assessment for Development
  • Reintegration & Reception of New Arrivals
  • Intervention for PLWD, Elderly & Orphans

Development

Building sustainable communities through social work.

  • Social Work & Family Wellbeing
  • Collaboration & Joint Ventures
  • Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)

Thematic Areas

Intertwined areas maximizing impact & working resourcefully

Education
Livelihood
Health

Our Projects

Program activities making a difference in our community

Community Development

Hygiene & Sanitation Awareness

Promoting health training & solid waste management campaigns.

Livelihood & Self-reliance

Developing upskilling & innovation initiatives for livelihood projects.

Youth Empowerment

Skills training and leadership development for young community members.

Ongoing since 2021

Education Initiatives

ICT Hub & Digital Literacy

Computer training and internet access to bridge the digital divide.

Adult Literacy & Numeracy

Basic reading and writing skills for adults who missed formal education

150+ beneficiaries

Scholarship & Sponsorship

Community Led Financial Support for bright but needy students in Community Schools.

Advocacy & Support

Disability Inclusion

Advocating for and supporting persons living with disabilities.

Women & Girls Empowerment

Henna arts training and gender-based violence awareness & healing through Psychsocial Peace Buildng Workshop programs.

Women-led initiative

Elderly Care Program

Social support and basic needs assistance for elderly refugees.

Peace Building

Peace & Social Cohesion

Nurturing peace & social cohesion for more peaceful communities.

Other Initiatives

Story Telling

Telling Stories In Safe Circles for Healing.

Environmental Care

Preserving & Protecting Environment

150+ beneficiaries

KAKUMA READ PODCAST

Weekly podcasts on COVID-19 awareness, refugee life, education, leadership & encouragement.

Living Memories Not Archives.

Sports Peace Tournament

Football for peace building, social cohesion & wellbeing

Sports for Proactiveness.

Best Volunteer Award

Annual Based Recognition Award for leadership, innovation, volunteerism & environmental care.

Since 2023

Success Stories

Stories that mend hearts & systems for better protections

"The literacy program gave me confidence I never had. I can now read, write, and help my children with their homework."

Literacy & Numeracy Program Beneficiary

"Access to the ICT hub opened doors to online learning and digital skills that changed my career path completely."

ICT Hub Beneficiary

"As a person living with disability, the intervention package provided me with tools and dignity to support my family."

Self-reliance Unit

"Mentorship from Kakuma Read helped me discover my leadership potential and give back to my community."

Outreach Project Participant

"The henna arts training didn't just teach me a skill—it gave me financial independence and a future."

Henna & Beauty Arts Graduate

Collaboration & Partnership

To confirm active collaboration & partnership contact: kakumareadcbo@gmail.com

County & National Government

Government Partner

UNHCR & UN Agencies

Refugee Support

NGOs, Foundations & Academia

Schools & Private Sector

Stakeholders

Beneficiaries & Communities

Contact Us

Get in touch with us

Physical Location

Kakuma Refugee Camp

Somali Admin - Kakuma 1

Turkana County, Kenya

Call or SMS
+254 112 752 717
Email Us
info@kakumareadcbo.org kakumareadcbo@gmail.com
Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM