During the training with players from Kakuma-kalobeyei Dream, a girls basketball club representing Kakuma and Kalobeyei both the host and the refugees

Every refugee child has a dream. All they need is an opportunity. For Abdirahman, that dream is to become a pro football player and take care of his family. #SportDay #IDSDP

Imagine arriving in a new country. You’ve lost everything. You don’t know the language. Life as you know it will never be the same.

Taking part in sport in Kenya can be life-changing for refugees. #SportsDay #IDSDP @refugees

➡️ Here’s how.

UNHCR protects and supports more than 744,000 refugees & asylum seekers in Kenya.

We can make an impact thanks to support from:
🇺🇸U.S. Embassy Nairobi 🇬🇧UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪
🇩🇰Denmark in Kenya 🇪🇺European Union In Kenya
🇯🇵The Embassy of Japan in Kenya 🇨🇭Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi
🇩🇪GermanEmbassyNairobi 🇳🇱Netherlands Embassy in Kenya
🇸🇪Sweden in Kenya

Thank for your visit Charity Nzomo let's support these young athletics and give them a chance to dream big and a hope to achieve their goals. It's always happy moments when you come around not only for the players but also to those watching the game of basketball. #hope #Dreams

What a fantastic wind up to the mission!! Caught up with Lich Gatkoi of Global Refugee Basketball over a 🏀 game ~ yes, I used to play basketball, I even promised a full game next time I’m here.

Always a vibe with Lich & the team❤️

Y’all might even catch a short 🎥, idk!stay tuned 🎬 🥳

Meet the all-female refugee team at the Cross-Country World Championships! 💥

We wish our IOC Refugee Athlete scholarship-holders Anjelina, Perina, and Farida the best of luck in Belgrade! 💪🇷🇸

#RoadToParis2024 | #WorldCrossCountry

We are grateful to everyone who supports refugees in playing basketball 🏀

Today was a good training day and thanks to IRC for coming by and supported us with basketball uniform. we really appreciate your support for refugees. let's keep supporting and inspiring refugees. Let's Join Hands together.
#WorkHard_PlayHard

During today's training

We are delighted to partner with Sport on Wheels for the organization of the Shoot 4 Inclusion game that is happening this evening at BK Arena from 7:00 PM. It’s not just any game—it’s a chance for all of us to come together, cheer on the players, and celebrate everyone’s right

Empowering and inspiring the next generation through sports. Creating a community united by the love of sports and elevating the game of basketball in the Refugee camp. We use basketball as a tool to promote peace in all regions. let's give these kids a chance to play basketball

Last week, #SheLeads Kakuma, an initiative I founded in 2021 to empower women and girls in Kakuma refugee camp hosted its inaugural basketball games for girls.

We are now gearing up for our first-ever basketball camp for young women and girls in the refugee camp this summer 🙌🏿🏀

Full-Time score

3 years ago, we proudly announced our flagship sponsorship of the National Basketball Team. We believed in their potential and in the power of sports for national unity. Little did we know the incredible journey they'd embark on, reaching the World Cup & Olympic qualifiers!
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Taking part in sport can be life-changing for refugees & UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang witnessed this first hand in Kakuma camp.

She kicked off a women’s ⚽️ match this week, an exciting start to her mission.

🙏🏾 for raising awareness & support for refugees, Yang yang.

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Game Day