Project Slogan

Every Child Deserves a Strong Start

Project Duration

12 months (renewable annually)​

Project Location

Kakuma Refugee Camp & Host Community Areas, Turkana West, Kenya​​

Target Group

• Children aged 5–14 from vulnerable refugee and host community households

• Indirect beneficiaries: caregivers, teachers, and community volunteer​

Background & Rationale

Children in refugee and marginalized host communities face compounded challenges including lack of school supplies, psychosocial stress, interrupted education, and limited safe learning environments. These challenges affect not only academic performance but also emotional wellbeing and long-term development.

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LITTLE CAN DO was designed to respond holistically—recognizing that a child’s ability to learn is deeply connected to emotional safety, values, and confidence. The program goes beyond material support by integrating emotional learning, play-based activities, and core values education, ensuring children are supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Overall Goal

To improve access to education and promote emotional wellbeing among vulnerable children through integrated learning support, play, and values-based development.

 

Specific Objectives

1. Provide essential school supplies to children from the most vulnerable households

2. Strengthen children’s emotional resilience and self-confidence

3. Promote positive values such as respect, responsibility, and cooperation

4. Create safe, child-friendly learning and play spaces

5. Engage communities in child protection and wellbeing practices

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Key Activities:

• Identification and registration of vulnerable children

• Distribution of school kits (books, pens, uniforms, bags)

• Weekly emotional learning and values sessions

• Play-based learning activities and games

• Child safeguarding awareness for facilitators and volunteers

• Periodic monitoring and reflection sessions

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Expected Outcomes

• Improved school attendance and participation

• Increased emotional confidence and social skills among children

• Safer and more inclusive learning environments

• Strengthened community awareness on child wellbeing and protection