We are a non-profit community-based organization registered in Turkana County, Kenya. Since our inception in June 2020. The organization has three pillars that are education, advocacy, and community development and relies upon volunteer and community-led approaches to contribute to the education, livelihoods, and health of the refugee necessary for community development, self-reliance & peace in the refugee hosting areas in Kakuma Municipality.
We are co-creating spaces that support community led advocacy & literacy.
We are aspiring to be the leading volunteers for community development.
Our goal is to give a new beginning and co-create sustainable communities for better integration.
"Learn Local Lead"
Status: Registered as Community Based Organization as of October 2023
Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana West, Turkana County, Kenya
Founded: June 2020
Address: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Somali Admin - Kakuma 1 - Turkana County, Kenya
Office No: +254112752717
Email: info@kakumareadcbo.org
Co-founder (s) of KAKUMA READ COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION are Daud Warsame & Zamzam Abdikadir Jama who without their commitment, stamina, leadership & belief the organization wouldn’t have been sustained, registered & fit for achieving much needed advocacy & change necessary for community development, self-reliance & peace.
Co-Founder & Chairperson
chairperson@kakumareadcbo.org
Co-Founder & Board Chair
boardchair@kakumareadcbo.org
Board of Director (s) is the topmost organ of the organization. It is led by one of the co-founders(s) & made of a total of 7 members.
For Collaboration/ Active Partnership / Program Reports / Donations / Contracts/ RecommendationsTechnical: readcbo2020@gmail.com
7 Members
boardchair@kakumareadcbo.org
● It is in charge of implementation of most of the programs & provides leadership required on day-to-day business of the organization.
● The body has the legal mandate in representing the organization in all matters related to the organization such as financial, partnership, implementation & documentation. .Chairperson
chairperson@kakumareadcbo.org
Vice Chairperson
vicechairperson@kakumareadcbo.org
Secretary
secretary@kakumareadcbo.org
Treasurer
treasurer@kakumareadcbo.org
Vice Secretary
vicesecretary@kakumareadcbo.org
Official members of the organization fully recognized through annual meetings or confirmed by Executive Committee Management with necessary compliance documentation.
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These represent a pool of individuals who are associated with our organization either as a beneficiary or a volunteer & have participated or supported one or more of our programs both at our office & in the community.
They are either in the process of transiting to become a member or they are in the process of completing the necessary documentation required for compliance. These are also individuals whose services are temporary.● These are individuals recognized by the organization for their relentless interest in volunteering & community services.
● The organization recognizes it independently. ● They are not volunteer (s) or members of the organization .How we work to achieve our mission and vision
The organization relies upon volunteers & community led approaches in the implementation & running its day to day activities. These ensure sustainability, local ownership, access, impact as well as cost effeciency in refugee hosting areas in Kakuma Municipality.
The organization has 3 foundational pillars that form & guide its programming & implementation
Empowering through knowledge and skills development.
Championing change and supporting vulnerable groups.
Building sustainable communities through social work and partnerships.
Our thematic areas are intertwined maximising impact & working resourcefully
Below are some of the program activities
Skills training and leadership development for young community members
Ongoing since 2021Stories that mend hearts & systems for better protections
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"Pilot ICT ."
"Persons Living with Disability"
"Mentorship & Coaching."
"Mentorship & Coaching."
To confirm active collaboration & partnership contact kakumareadcbo@gmail.com
Government Partner
Refugee Support
Schools & Business Entities
Beneficiaires & Communities
CONTACT US
Kakuma Refugee Camp
Somali Admin - Kakuma 1
Turkana County, Kenya
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM