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Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement
We support young people to develop leadership, communication and civic engagement skills through mentorship, leadership workshops and youth-led initiatives.
OUR WORK
Creating Opportunities for Young People to Learn, Play and Lead
YRDP works with refugee and host community youth in Kakuma and Kalobeyei through inclusive programs that strengthen leadership, learning, peace, skills and participation.
OUR APPROACH
Educate. Play. Lead.
We create practical spaces where young people can learn, participate, build relationships and take leadership in their communities.
WHAT WE DO
Our Areas of Work
Our programs respond to the opportunities, challenges and aspirations of young people and communities.
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Digital Skills & Innovation
We create opportunities for young people to develop digital literacy, access online learning and explore innovation and problem-solving.
Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment
We support youth through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, skills development and income-generation opportunities.
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Sport, Culture & Peacebuilding
We use inclusive sport, cultural activities and cooperative games to strengthen relationships, teamwork, peace and social cohesion.
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Inclusion & Protection
We promote participation and safer spaces through gender inclusion, disability inclusion, safeguarding and child-friendly approaches.
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Community Peacebuilding
We support community dialogue, peace campaigns, youth peace initiatives and activities that encourage understanding across diverse communities.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Young People at the Centre
Our programs are designed to create meaningful opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds.
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Refugee Youth
Young people from diverse refugee communities who participate in our programs and community activities.
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Host Communities
Young people and community members from surrounding host communities.
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Young Women & Girls
Creating opportunities for meaningful participation, learning and leadership.
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Persons with Disabilities
Promoting accessible and inclusive participation across our activities and community initiatives.
WHERE WE WORK
Kakuma Refugee Camp & Kalobeyei Settlement
Kakuma Refugee Camp is YRDP's main operations hub, with program activities and outreach extending to Kalobeyei Settlement.