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We do not choose
to be refugee
Being a refugee is often a result of circumstances beyond one’s control such as war violence persecution or natural disasters. Many are forced to leave their homes to escape danger and they face immense challenges and hardships as they seek safety and stability.
Solidarity and co-operation is not just an act of kindness, but a necessary response to a global reality, guaranteeing access to basic rights and opportunities.
Hera Media Group recognizes the value of every human life, reaffirming the importance of empathy and compassion.
Every small effort counts, and even simple acts of kindness can have a lasting impact on the lives of refugees.
There are over 300,000 people
that live in the Kakuma Refugee Camp.
The main basic needs of Women and Children
refugees include:
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
Women and girls face risks like sexual violence domestic abuse forced or child marriages and exploitation. There is a need for support to prevent these systems to report cases and safe shelters for those affected.
• Child Protection:
Children are vulnerable to child labor trafficking early marriages and being forced into armed groups. Stronger child protection systems legal help and emotional support are needed to keep them safe.
• Safe Spaces:
Women and children need safe places where they can learn interact and get emotional support without fear.
• Nutrition for Children:
Many children under five do not get enough nutritious food. Programs that provide special feeding clean water and proper sanitation are very important.
• Mental Health Services:
Many women and children experience trauma from violence and displacement. They need emotional and mental health support to recover.
• Access to Education:
Many children cannot go to school because of overcrowded classrooms lack of materials or cultural beliefs. Better school buildings supplies and scholarships, especially for girls can help.
• Life Skills Training:
Teenage girls need training in skills like sewing financial management and leadership to help them succeed.
Economic Opportunities for Women:
Women need access to job training small loans and ways to earn money so they can support themselves and their families.
• Youth Skills Development:
Young people including girls need training to prepare them for future jobs and opportunities.
• Hygiene Supplies:
Women and girls need menstrual hygiene products and mothers need supplies for their babies.
• Adequate Shelter:
Many shelters are overcrowded and unsafe. Families need better safer housing.
• Lighting and Safety:
There should be good lighting in public places to make women and children feel safe especially near toilets and water collection points.
FIDELE WABENGA
Voice of change in
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
Even in the face of difficult conditions, such as a lack of basic resources, insecurity and uncertainty about the future, many refugees find ways to maintain hope and rebuild their lives.
Season of the Time Media Productions (STMPs) is a transformative force in refugee education through its community-centered initiative. Under the leadership of Fidele wabenga this center provides refugee children and youth with invaluable access to creative media education storytelling and digital skills empowering them to shape their own narratives and futures. Offering free courses in filmmaking music production computer literacy and language skills STMPs enables young refugees to develop self-expression critical thinking and career-ready competencies.
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