Project Slogan

One Field. Many Cultures. One Future

Project Duration

12 months (renewable annually)​

Project Location

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

Target Group

• Refugee and host community youth (ages 12–30)

• Community coaches and mentors

Background & Rationale

Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding host communities are home to diverse populations living side by side. Limited interaction, unemployment, and lack of safe recreational spaces often lead to tension, exclusion, and idle youth. Sport remains one of the most effective and inclusive tools to bridge divides and promote peaceful coexistence.

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Overall Goal

To promote peace, social cohesion, and youth empowerment by using sport as a platform for interaction, talent development, and positive engagement among refugee and host community youth.

 

Specific Objectives

1. Promote peaceful interaction and mutual understanding among youth

2. Identify and nurture sports talent among refugee and host communities

3. Provide safe recreational spaces for youth engagement

4. Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and life skills

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Key Activities:

• Community sports tournaments

• Regular training and practice sessions

• Mixed-team games and peace dialogues

• Talent identification and mentorship

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Expected Outcomes

• Improved social cohesion among diverse youth

• Reduced youth idleness and conflict risks

• Increased participation of youth in positive community activities

• Strengthened peace and unity within communities