Empowering communities through education, advocacy and development.

Building brighter futures through volunteer and community-led approaches to education, livelihoods and health.

Explore our priorities

LEARN LOCAL LEAD

Volunteer & Community-led action for sustainable development, self-reliance and peace.

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WHO WE ARE

Learn. Local. Lead.

KAKUMA READ CBO is a refugee-founded, community-led non-profit organization based in Kakuma, Turkana County, Kenya. Its work is guided by education, advocacy and community development.

Education

Supporting access to knowledge, literacy, numeracy, digital learning and skills development.

Advocacy

Promoting dignity, inclusion, community participation and attention to the needs of vulnerable groups.

Development

Encouraging community-led solutions, collaboration and sustainable opportunities for families and communities.

THEMATIC AREAS

Connected priorities.

Our guiding themes connect learning, wellbeing and opportunities for community development.

Education

Livelihood

Health

OUR FOCUS

Community priorities, local leadership.

Our approach puts people and community participation at the centre of sustainable development.

Education

Promoting digital skills and access to learning opportunities.

Advocacy

Encouraging dignity, accessibility and meaningful participation for persons with disabilities.

Community Development

Providing market-oriented skills for livelihoods and self-reliance.

PARTNERS

Partnerships & Collaborations

We welcome constructive collaborations and partnerships that uplift communities and uphold dignity.

Confirmed partnership information will be published below as it is added through the new website CMS.