Youth Voices Community - YVC

Youth Voices Community - YVC The title refugee does not negate our talents, ambitions and capacities.

Youth Voices Community (YVC) is a refugee led organization that aims in building awareness on refugee youths ‘experiences while also developing their self-reliance. We’re are many youths from Nairobi, working to show our talents and share our stories through Social Media and community outreach.

What does dignified work look like for refugee professionals in Kenya?YVC, as the Mobilization Cluster lead for Refugee ...
29/09/2026

What does dignified work look like for refugee professionals in Kenya?

YVC, as the Mobilization Cluster lead for Refugee Access to Work and Inclusion in Eastern Africa (RAWI-EA), recently joined Kituo Cha Sheria and other partners for a conversation with refugee professionals, many of them young people who have gone through the Kenyan education system.

We listened to their experiences, explored the barriers they face in accessing dignified work, discussed opportunities, and reflected on how their career journeys can help shape the work of RAWI-EA.

Their experiences matter. Their voices should inform the solutions. 🤝🏾

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant refugee community in Kitengela! 💙YVC, in collaboration with IRAP IRAP , ...
28/09/2026

We had a great time connecting with the vibrant refugee community in Kitengela! 💙

YVC, in collaboration with IRAP IRAP , held an informative session on the Family Reunification Project, sharing information on eligibility, required documentation, recent regulations affecting families with members in the U.S. and Europe, and pathways to other safe countries.

We also had the opportunity to share more about YVC and how we support refugee communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the session a success! 🤝🏾

Big changes always start with a conversation. 🤝🗣️Last week we hosted our official Chama-SMART Inception Meeting at our o...
21/09/2026

Big changes always start with a conversation. 🤝🗣️

Last week we hosted our official Chama-SMART Inception Meeting at our office, welcoming leaders and representatives from eligible local savings groups.

Before introducing our upcoming digital app, we sat down to listen. We heard firsthand about the financial hurdles, manual record-keeping headaches, and transparency challenges these groups face. Then, we walked them through how the Chama-SMART platform will change the game:

📊 Paperless record-keeping for contributions, loans, and debt tracking.

🔒 Total transparency so every member can view transaction histories.

📱 Accessible documentation requiring only basic registration or IDs, opening doors for both refugees and host-community members (Kenyans) to build a verified financial track record for future loans.

Co-creating financial independence is officially underway!

This project is supported through UNHCR'S Refugee-led Innovation Fund.

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Behind every great digital solution is a whole lot of listening, testing, and refining. 💻✨The development team from Nait...
21/09/2026

Behind every great digital solution is a whole lot of listening, testing, and refining. 💻✨

The development team from Naitech stopped by our office to walk us through the latest build of the Chama-SMART Hub, the digital record-keeping platform we are building for urban savings groups as part of the UNHCR Refugee-led Innovation Fund.

We tested the demo, reviewed the features, and gave critical feedback on what our community actually needs (and what we can leave out!). The app doesn't hold cash; instead, it provides a transparent, paperless home for transaction tracking, loan management, minute-taking, automated SMS reminders... and so much more!❤️

Swipe through to see a sneak peek of the app in action and our team diving into the tech! ➡️

This project is supported through UNHCR'S Refugee-led Innovation Fund.

A month in review!Starting off with the International Youth Day Celebrations that we partnered with other organisations ...
31/08/2026

A month in review!

Starting off with the International Youth Day Celebrations that we partnered with other organisations alongside the Nairobi County Government 😁

A big thank you to everyone that attended and made the day a success!

THE 75th Refugee Convention Commemoration Event😌

We convened refugee leaders, county officials, legal consultants and so many more leaders for a high impact dialogue on refugee rights, local integration and economic self - reliance.

Our Digikazi Production Team handling branding and apparel production for the participants of the 75th Refugee Convention Convening in Nairobi ❤️

Our Digikazi students attended an AI masterclass held by Glad Technology all the way in Nakuru.

At YVC, we are all about empowering our refugee community to foster self - reliance.

Our guided hands on tailoring class in action. We are so proud of their progress ❤️

Stay tuned for more exciting updates 😉

🎉 What an incredible day!​Yesterday, Youth Voices Community (YVC) brought together community leaders, key stakeholders, ...
28/08/2026

🎉 What an incredible day!

​Yesterday, Youth Voices Community (YVC) brought together community leaders, key stakeholders, and refugee advocates at Davana Hotel for our convening: 75 Years of the 1951 Refugee Convention: Community Dialogue! 📜✨



​From unpacking the foundational rights and protections of the 1951 Convention to exploring practical realities on the ground, every session sparked powerful conversation:



​🔹 Legal Foundations & Realities: Deep dives into entitlements, core protections, and addressing the practical gaps in implementation.

🔹 Localizing Integration: Highlighting Nairobi County’s refugee integration and community building strategies.

🔹 RLO Leadership in Action: Celebrating the crucial role of Refugee-Led Organizations in defending rights, upholding local gains, and domesticating international frameworks.

🔹 Community Dialogue: Engaging open discussion from the floor and building shared pathways forward.

​A massive thank you to our keynote speakers, consultants, Nairobi County Government representatives, RLO leaders, the Digikazi team for the branded merch, and everyone who showed up to make this convening a resounding success!



​We aren't just reflecting on 75 years of history, we are shaping a future led by dignity, rights, and self-reliance. 💙



​📸 Swipe to see highlights from yesterday’s sessions, speakers, and group moments!

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🖨️👕 Behind the Scenes: Leadership in Action!Preparation for tomorrow’s 75th Refugee Convention Commemoration is in full ...
26/08/2026

🖨️👕 Behind the Scenes: Leadership in Action!

Preparation for tomorrow’s 75th Refugee Convention Commemoration is in full swing!

Huge shoutout to the talented Digikazi team who are working hard branding official t-shirts for tomorrow's event. This isn't just event prep, it's a demonstration of skills, enterprise, and refugee leadership in practice.

When we talk about shifting from aid to self-reliance, this is what it looks like.

🗓️ Tomorrow, Aug 27 | Davana Hotel, Nairobi.
📌 Theme: Our Convention, Our Future

Tomorrow: Convening for Sustainable Refugee Solutions in Nairobi We are set to host "Our Convention, Our Future" tomorro...
26/08/2026

Tomorrow: Convening for Sustainable Refugee Solutions in Nairobi

We are set to host "Our Convention, Our Future" tomorrow, August 27th. Bringing together over 50 key leaders from government, private enterprise, financial institutions, and refugee-led organizations, this convening aims to secure attributable commitments for self-reliance. Stay tuned for post-event takeaways, policy brief releases, and the finalized Nairobi Declaration.

📍Location: Davana Hotel which is located along Kayole Spine Road, Opposite Greenspan Estate, Nairobi.

📜 75 years ago, the world made a promise through the 1951 Refugee Convention: that anyone forced to flee their home reta...
20/08/2026

📜 75 years ago, the world made a promise through the 1951 Refugee Convention: that anyone forced to flee their home retains their rights and dignity. On August 27th, Youth Voices Community is shifting the narrative. We aren't just reflecting on history, we are shaping what comes next. As a refugee-led organization, we’re convening key partners to move from humanitarian aid to true self-reliance. 🗓️ Date: August 27, 2026

📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya

💬 Theme: Upholding Rights, Advancing Leadership, and Building Inclusive Solutions

Stay tuned as we share insights, key speakers, and actionable steps leading up to the day!

For decades, refugee responses have treated displaced communities as passive recipients of aid. At Youth Voices Communit...
19/08/2026

For decades, refugee responses have treated displaced communities as passive recipients of aid. At Youth Voices Community, we believe local, refugee-led organizations possess the proximity and context required to deliver sustainable economic solutions. During our 75th Refugee Convention Commemoration on August 27th, we will explicitly highlight how RLOs are driving education, entrepreneurship, and local development. Join the conversation on 27th August, Nairobi.

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