Project focus: Promoting social cohesion and peaceful integration between refugees and host communities in Turkana County through dialogue, capacity building, and early warning systems.
Lead: Jacob Amai, Director of Africa Programs with partner, Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission.            

Training & Capacity Building

• Inception retreat and forum in Kakuma with 50 participants (Apr–May 2025).
• Local leadership consultations and community-led planning activities.
• Training the dialogue committee on early warning, psych-social support, and social media use

Coordination & Dialogue

• Four-day consultation in Kakuma (June 2025) with political leaders, humanitarian actors, and community representatives.
• Intra-camp dialogues between refugees and host communities.
• Addressed inequitable access to resources, refugee marginalization, and coordination challenges.

Policy and Advocacy-in progress

We are currently advancing several initiatives designed to strengthen refugee protection and foster peaceful coexistence:

• Documentary in production showcasing the voices and stories of refugees and host communities.‍
• Grassroots early warning and response systems are under development to enhance community safety and resilience.‍
• Action research is underway to better understand the dynamics between refugees and host communities.‍
• Inclusive peacebuilding models will be strengthened to ensure community-driven participation.

Cultural fair (upcoming) to celebrate diversity and promote integration between refugees and hosts.