nurturing a Generation of Globally Educated Refugees
Elimisha Kakuma provides access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates living in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Students receive intensive academic instruction, exam preparation, mentorship with current college students, and guidance through the college application process. As more refugees gain access to higher education, their long-term life outcomes will be improved and their communities will be strengthened.
Meet Elimisha Kakuma Student Grace Bech!
Grace is a sophomore at Dartmouth University, and graduated in the inaugural Cohort at Elimisha Kakuma. Thanks to Duolingo English Test for their support for our students and for showcasing Grace! We can’t wait to see what her and all our students’ bright futures hold!
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BRIDGING THE EDUCATION GAP
Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp was established in 1992 with the arrival of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," who were fleeing civil war. What was meant to be a temporary refuge has become a permanent settlement of over 160,000 refugees. In Kakuma, education offers children an escape from a difficult reality. But more importantly, a decent education creates a pathway to opportunities for children and their families. However, as students get older, access to higher education becomes all but unattainable.
Elimisha Kakuma wants to change that.
