HIAS Kenya

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HIAS Kenya is the Kenyan branch of HIAS, the international Jewish humanitarian organization that stands for a world in which displaced people find welcome, safety, and opportunity. In a time when far too many doors are closed to refugees and forcibly displaced people, HIAS stands as a steadfast beacon of hope. Founded more than 120 years ago, we champion the values of welcome, justice, empathy, partnership, courage, and resilience. We are a Jewish humanitarian organization that works in the United States and across the globe, providing vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds so they can rebuild their lives. With the strength of Jewish communities beside us, we not only deliver legal support, economic empowerment, and social services, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people around the world. Join us in building a future of safety, dignity, and opportunity for all.

Every journey to safety begins with a single step.At HIAS Kenya, we work alongside the Department of Refugee Services (D...
06/07/2026

Every journey to safety begins with a single step.

At HIAS Kenya, we work alongside the Department of Refugee Services (DRS) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to facilitate the safe transit of refugees and asylum seekers from Nairobi to Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps.

For many individuals and families, arriving in Nairobi is only one part of a much longer journey. Without the means to continue their travel, they may face heightened protection risks, uncertainty, and prolonged displacement. Through transit assistance, we help ensure they can safely reach designated refugee camps, where they can access protection, registration, shelter, healthcare, education, and other essential services.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aidand UNHCR for their support, which make this critical intervention possible.

Transit is more than transportation; it is a pathway to safety, dignity, and the opportunity to rebuild lives.

Behind every journey is a story of resilience, hope, and the collective efforts of humanitarian partners working together to ensure that no one is left behind.

18/06/2026

🌍 International Day of the African Child
Earlier this week, we joined our partners in celebrating the International Day of the African Child, a day that reminds us of the importance of protecting, empowering, and investing in every child's future.

At HIAS Kenya we are committed to ensuring that children affected by displacement, conflict, and other vulnerabilities have access to protection, psychosocial support, education opportunities, and safe environments where they can grow, learn, and thrive.

Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, we continue to work alongside families, communities, and institutions to strengthen child protection systems and promote children's well-being.

Together, let us recommit to creating a future where Africa's children are safe, supported, and empowered.

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Yesterday, Kenya had the pleasure of hosting representatives from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Danish Ref...
12/06/2026

Yesterday, Kenya had the pleasure of hosting representatives from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Danish Refugee Council in Kenya for a field visit highlighting our work with refugees and asylum seekers in Nairobi.

The visit included engagements with program participants and a stop at a legal awareness forum for newly arrived refugees, conducted in partnership with the Department of Refugee Services The team also visited one of our partners, the Kenya Women and Children's Wellness Centre which provides holistic support services for GBV survivors, including refugees and asylum seekers.

It was a valuable opportunity to showcase the impact of our programs and the commitment of our partners, community leaders, and staff in advancing protection, inclusion, and access to essential services.

We appreciate the continued collaboration and support from the Refugee Protection Consortium of Kenya that strengthens efforts to ensure safe, inclusive, and dignified programming for refugees and asylum seekers across Kenya.

At HIAS Kenya, we work to ensure refugees and vulnerable communities can access services, opportunities, and support the...
11/06/2026

At HIAS Kenya, we work to ensure refugees and vulnerable communities can access services, opportunities, and support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Across Kenya, vulnerable individuals continue to face the effects of displacement, economic hardship, climate-related shocks, and growing pressure on already stretched social systems. At the same time, humanitarian funding is declining, creating difficult choices about how critical services are sustained and delivered.
Yet access to protection, livelihoods, healthcare, and essential government services remains fundamental to building resilient communities and achieving inclusive development. Strengthening local systems and investing in long-term solutions is not optional, it is essential for sustainable progress.
As the needs continue to grow, partnerships and collective action matter more than ever.

Learn how you can help us continue to provide critical care in Kenya. https://www.hias.org/kenya



As AidEx Nairobi 2026 comes to a close, one thing is clear: Africa’s future will not be built by doing more with less, b...
04/06/2026

As AidEx Nairobi 2026 comes to a close, one thing is clear: Africa’s future will not be built by doing more with less, but by doing things differently and sustainably.

Over the past two days, humanitarian leaders, innovators, donors, and changemakers came together to challenge assumptions, share experiences, and learn from one another. The conversations pushed us to think beyond traditional approaches and explore what it will take to create lasting impact in an era of increasing needs and shrinking resources.

One question continued to surface throughout the discussions:
What does the future of the humanitarian and development sector demand from us today?
While perspectives varied, a common theme emerged: collaboration will be essential. From strengthening the role of local intermediaries as critical bridges between communities and systems, to moving beyond transactional partnerships with the private sector and embracing shared value, the discussions made clear that no single actor can address today's challenges alone.

The shift towards locally led solutions, deeper cooperation, and even "coopetition", working together to unlock greater efficiency and impact, offers a pathway towards more sustainable and community-driven development.

AidEx may have ended, but the conversations haven't. We leave with new insights, clearer priorities, and practical strategies to strengthen our collective impact.

HIAS is grateful to be part of such a timely and thought-provoking dialogue, and the opportunity to engage with partners across the sector who are committed to building a more resilient future.

AidEx - the global humanitarian aid event

What does "Karibu" mean to us Kenyans?
22/05/2026

What does "Karibu" mean to us Kenyans?

Every refugee deserves a chance to thrive and this begins with a simple gesture: treating them with dignity, respect and...
22/05/2026

Every refugee deserves a chance to thrive and this begins with a simple gesture: treating them with dignity, respect and humanity. In itself, this is love, for love is kind.

For many urban refugee and asylum-seeking mothers, motherhood comes with layers of hardship navigating displacement, eco...
10/05/2026

For many urban refugee and asylum-seeking mothers, motherhood comes with layers of hardship navigating displacement, economic uncertainty, limited access to public healthcare, and the invisible weight of mental and emotional strain. Yet every day, they continue to nurture, provide, protect, and hold their families together.

As we mark Mother’s Day 2026, we stand in solidarity with refugee mothers who continue to rebuild hope and create safe spaces for their children despite immense challenges.

Over 836,000 refugees and asylum seekers are forcibly displaced in Kenya. A figure that has nearly doubled over the past...
04/05/2026

Over 836,000 refugees and asylum seekers are forcibly displaced in Kenya. A figure that has nearly doubled over the past decade and continues to rise.

Here is what you need to know about how these statuses are defined.

Remember, no one chooses to be a refugee, but we can choose how to respond.

As March comes to a close, we are reminded that the commitment to supporting women and girls, especially those in displa...
31/03/2026

As March comes to a close, we are reminded that the commitment to supporting women and girls, especially those in displacement, must extend far beyond Women’s Month.

At HIAS Kenya, we continue to witness how funding cuts to humanitarian aid are disproportionately impacting women and girls. Reduced access to education, healthcare, protection services, and basic needs is not just a policy issue, it is a daily reality that increases vulnerability and risks reversing hard-won progress.

Linah’s story reflects both the challenges and the resilience of women navigating displacement. It is a powerful reminder of why sustained investment in mental health, protection, and economic empowerment remains critical. We are grateful to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid for supporting the Self Help Plus (SH+) program in Kenya, through which Linah was able to access structured psychosocial support.

As we mark the end of Women’s Month, we reaffirm our commitment to standing with women and girls, ensuring they are supported, protected, and empowered every day of the year.
🔗 Read Linah’s full story: https://lnkd.in/egyJqF9Q

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