Kakuma faces recurring shocks: drought, flash floods, disease outbreaks, and severe shortages. These events hit families who already live on the edge of survival.
When catastrophe strikes, schooling stops, small businesses stall, and basic dignity erodes. Our job is simple: act fast, stabilize, and ensure that progress gained in our other programs isn't lost in a single week.
Flooding or high winds damage homes, roads, or community spaces.
Water supply fails or rationing spikes risk for children and mothers.
Disease outbreaks or public health emergencies disrupt daily life.
Markets close or prices surge, putting basic food out of reach.
Food and household items tailored to local diets and needs (maize, beans, soap, jerrycans).
Small business restart grants so micro-enterprises can reopen quickly after a shock.
Temporary repairs and access measures so learning and livelihoods do not stop.
Emergency water distribution and solar-powered borehole solutions at the SIR Centre.
Drilled a solar-powered borehole delivering 50,000L/day, stabilizing life for 200+ youth and nearby families.
Reached affected families with staples and issued KES 20,000 grants to 25 small businesses.
Mobilized hygiene kits and food for vulnerable households to protect community health.
Community mobilisers flag needs; management verifies within 24–72 hours.
Using simple criteria and community lists to reach the most at risk.
Local procurement and transparent, dignified distributions.
Dignity, privacy, and safeguarding guide every action.
Post-distribution check-ins and quick feedback loops.
We set up a complaints and feedback desk for every response, offer discreet reporting channels, and share who received what, where, and when.
Data is minimized and protected. Community leaders help monitor fairness to ensure that assistance reaches those who need it most without bias.
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Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) is a community-based organization established in 2016 in response to the pressing challenges faced by refugees in Kakuma, Turkana County in Kenya.
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