Caroline Van Buren @BurenCaroline Twitter profile

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

Thrilled to be back in Nairobi, this time as the UNHCR Representative. Proud to join a great team known for its dynamism and innovation. Looking forward to collaborating with all our partners for the well being of those we care for.

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Caroline Van Buren

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7 months

A fantastic day in Kakuma today as refugees bid farewell to Kenya, and return home to Burundi. Voluntary repatriation in safety and dignity remains one of UNHCR's priorities.

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Caroline Van Buren

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2 years

I visited Kakuma refugee camps & Kalobeyei settlement where I discussed with refugees the challenges they are currently facing and also witnessed their resilience & hope for a better future. We will continue to work #WithRefugees as partners in creating sustainable solutions.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

Today, I had the honour to meet with the Governor of Turkana County, H.E. Jeremiah Lomorukai, in Lodwar. UNHCR Kenya appreciates @TurkanaCountyKE for hosting more than 240,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to protect refugees.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

I am in Dadaab this week as part of my ongoing familiarisation in Kenya. Resources continue to be needed to realise solutions for the protracted situations of the refugee women, men, boys and girls who we had the pleasure of meeting today.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

UNHCR extends deep condolences to people affected by the tragic gas explosion in Nairobi. This morning, together with RC a.i. @Medhin_Tsehaiu , UNHCR donated blankets, sleeping mats, plastic tarpaulins & kitchen sets to help hundreds of families. Ready to support @GovtOfKenya

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

11 months

The climate crisis isn’t on our doorstep, it’s happening in east Africa right now. Thank you to the Director General of @COP28_UAE for hearing directly from refugees and the Kenyan host community in #Dadaab - let’s ensure displaced people are included in #COP28

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

🚘Dream team - never overlook the magic behind the scenes! Huge thanks to our incredible team of @UNHCR_Kenya drivers in Kakuma, for their dedication today and every day!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

What a pleasure to welcome the @novonordiskfond chairmanship and 🇩🇰 @DKambKenya to Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement yesterday. We have high hopes for the new Danish Inclusive Response Partnership, and we're ready to make an impact, together.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

8 months

Partnerships are absolutely critical to our work. Delighted to sign a Letter of Understanding with @UNICEFKenya and @ShaheenSnilofer today. This is a significant milestone. By collaborating, we can better protect & find solutions for refugee and host community children.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

"Sport gives me hope" - inspiring words from Malka, a young Sudanese refugee & student of the Angelina Jolie Primary School, Kakuma. Sport can be transformational. I'm proud that UNHCR supports initiatives to gives access and opportunities to young women like Malka ⚽️

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

UNHCR's impact on the lives of refugees and asylum-seekers is made possible thanks to the robust funding from our biggest donor 🇺🇸 @StatePRM . Thank you for visiting us @USAmbKenya - we are ready for a year of further collaboration.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

8 months

Proud to join @GovtOfKenya , UN agencies, donors and partners at the National Consultative Forum on the upcoming 2023 Global #RefugeeForum . Kenya will make 7 pledges next month and continues to make strides forward in supporting refugees and eradicating statelessness.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 years

My first tweet from my new account. Exited to be taking up my new role as UNHCR’s Representative to Afghanistan. I will be sharing stories and insight @UNHCRAfg and the people we serve.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 years

Being among girls in classrooms in Afghanistan and in Somalia a few months ago brings back memories of how much I loved the time spent in school as a child in Suriname. That period of my life is essential to who I am today. Then too, some thought that we should not go to school.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

Listening to refugees - one of the most important parts of our work. Today I joined @DRSKenya and @WFP_Kenya to hear from refugee leaders in Kakuma. Funding cuts mean challenging times ahead, but we continue to work together to find solutions.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 year

Extraordinary moment today. After many years, members of the Pemba community collected their national identity documents - they can now say #IBelong I commend @WilliamsRuto and the Kenyan Government for such decisive action in ending statelessness in the country.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

It was an honor to accompany the High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi to meet with Permanent Secretary @JuliusKBitok , to discuss our ongoing collaboration. We thanked the @GovtOfKenya for milestones made toward the Shirika Plan, including the new Refugee Regulations.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

Today, I joined refugee and host communities in Kalobeyei settlement together with @InteriorKE ’s Ms. Winnie Guchu to commemorate this year’s #WorldRefugeeDay . It is our responsibility to ensure that those who are forced to flee can rebuild their lives wherever they come from.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

9 months

Kenya’s #SHIRIKA first global side event (@ UNHCR #ExCOM ) reiterates & calls up on collective efforts - our policy, action & commitment should pave the path for comprehensive & adaptable solutions both for refugee & host communities”. @MusaliaMudavadi @FilippoGrandi @PRMAsstSec

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

9 months

For more than three decades the @TurkanaCountyKE and the people of Turkana have generously welcomed refugees and asylum seekers. I'm here to extent our appreciation, and help celebrate their rich cultural heritage at the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

Today in Kalobeyei, I joined the launch of the Alliance for Inclusive Refugee Response. The Alliance brings together @DanishMFA @PDJF_dk @novonordiskfond + @LEGOfoundation and supports @GovtOfKenya in building the self-reliance of refugees and host communities in Turkana.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

It’s not often you get to meet an Olympic gold medalist! Huge welcome to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang. Wishing you a successful first ever mission with @refugees in Kakuma camp Kenya.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

10 months

Met these amazing UNHCR women in Abidjan at the Africa Resilience Forum. The next generation!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

I couldn't think of a better start to the year! Immensely proud to join @EduMinKenya at the launch of the 2024 Elimu Scholarship programme at Bomas of Kenya. 5,400 refugee learners will now continue their secondary education in schools across Kenya 🇰🇪

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Some 20,000 refugees are displaced from their homes and shelters in the Dadaab refugee camps due to flooding. UNHCR and partners are distributing blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, dignity kits, water purifiers, jerrycans, soap & kitchen sets to those most in need.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

11 months

The Shirika Plan National consultations with UN Kenya and Development Agencies today reaffirmed the commitment of a Whole of UN approach in supporting the Government of Kenya’s pioneering approach on socioeconomic inclusion for refugees and host communities. #SHIRIKAPLAN

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 year

Today @UNHCR_Kenya , @TurkanaCountyKE & partners launched Phase II of the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Plan. This initiative will expand inclusion opportunities and create an enabling environment for host & refugee communities to contribute to local and national economies.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

10 months

From Kakuma to the world! 🌍 Incredible to see these lovely faces from Kakuma refugee camp in @TimesSquareNYC ! Grateful that the partnership between @UNHCR_Kenya @i_amthecode will continue to empower refugee women and girls’ innovations by providing them with digital tools 💻

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

📍Kakuma Delighted to join the 🇩🇰Danish Council on Development Policy and @DKambKenya today. Our partnership with @DanishMFA is positively impacting refugees and host communities in Kakuma, improving access to health and education, and projects supporting the #Shirika plan.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

23 days

What an inspiring morning! Joining @FilippoGrandi @JuliusKBitok @vcuonbi to officially inaugurate the Refugee Resource Centre at the Universal of Nairobi. An exciting platform to generate research and critical discussion on global displacement.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Today I joined @rigathi Deputy President and @SWJackson to distribute items to families affected by the devastating floods in Nairobi. @UNHCR_Kenya distributed blankets, mats, jerrycans and mosquito nets to the displaced families.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

Latest situation from Dadaab refugee camp. UNHCR and partners distribute more core relief items to families displaced by flooding, as part of a multi-agency response. #flooding #ClimateEmergency

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Productive discussions with Heads of Sub Offices of #Dadaab @wejalu & #Kakuma @nandosateesh on issues & way forward ensuring protection, lifesaving and emergency assistance & supporting socioeconomic inclusion of refugees & host communities through #GISEDP #KISEDP #SHIRIKAPlan 🇰🇪

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

🚨Latest update on flooding from Dadaab refugee camp: Many refugees have been forced from their homes, seeking shelter in schools and on higher ground. UNHCR is coordinating with @GarissaGov and mobilizing supplies for distribution.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

Yesterday, I accompanied Amb. Manuel Bessler, Head of @SwissHumAidUnit 🇨🇭and Amb. Zellweger to Dadaab refugee camps where we met refugees and host communities to understand their urgent needs. We appreciate our continued partnership to support refugees & host communities in Kenya

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

Today I'm in Kakuma with @KellyTClements @KeEquityBank @E_Waititu @burugu_j I'm excited to witness the collaborative efforts with @LuQuLuQuTribe Private Sector Partners @SafaricomPLC and @KeEquityBank . Stay tuned for updates on our journey towards empowerment and resilience.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Today the rains have luckily subsided in Dadaab, but 3,000 shelters have been destroyed and 20,000 refugees are still displaced. UNHCR continues to distribute essential non-food items and we are coordinating with partners and the Government.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 years

Here are just a few of the women who work for UNHCR in Afganistan #womenforchange ⁦ @UNHCRAfg ⁩ ⁦ @KellyTClements ⁩ ⁦ @Charperjantuah ⁩ ⁦ @Refugees ⁩

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

A great start to the week! Meeting with @grundfos CEO @pduejensen at a reception hosted by @DKambKenya 🇩🇰 Grundfos Foundation is a key partner to UNHCR, together, we are improving health and access to WASH in Kakuma.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

Today, I had the honour to meet & discuss with UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassador @Pur_Biel . I deeply admire Pur’s active commitment to speaking up for refugees based on his own experience. He continues to inspire millions of refugee children to pursue their dreams. @RefugeesOlympic

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

I am concerned about the heavy rains which have now reached Kakuma refugee camp. UNHCR teams are on the ground, working with @DRSKenya , partners and members of the community on flood preparation activities. More updates on the situation soon.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

Great interactions of #Kakuma Coding Academy #Refugee Girls @ #GirlsinICTDay event by @Refugees @ITUatUNHQ @LuxembourgUN @SpainUN @i_amthecode 🙏🏽 @mjamme you are a true inspiration. @UNHCR_Kenya is working wth partners to build an equitable digital future for Refugee Girls

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

What is one of the most crucial parts of @UNHCR_Kenya ? ⭐️TEAM WORK⭐️ Thank you to each and every one of you in Nairobi, Kakuma and Dadaab. A productive morning connecting and discussing how we can better protect refugees in Kenya.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

International women’s day is around the corner, and what a better way to kickstart #IWD2024 than getting some inspiration from the @i_amthecode girls in Kakuma! @mjamme , 🙏🏾 for closing the digital gender gap through coding! UNHCR Kenya is grateful for this partnership 🤝

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

Thank you @DanishMFA @DanJoergensen @LEGOfoundation @novonordiskfond @PDJF_dk @GvnLomorukai @DRSKenya

Denmark MFA 🇩🇰

@DanishMFA

2 months

Very important work by @UNHCR in Kakuma Refugee Camp. @DanJoergensen , @LEGOfoundation , @novonordiskfond and @PDJF_dk has just launched a partnership for future refugee response in collaboration with the Kenyan authorities. @BurenCaroline

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

28 days

Refugees need solutions💡 🎒 Education ⚕️ Access to healthcare 💻 Jobs + earning an income 💙 Inclusion into communities This #WorldRefugeeDay we celebrate refugees and the communities hosting them. Thank you @GovtOfKenya @DRSKenya 🇰🇪

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Congratulations Aguer! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

7 months

👏🏾👏🏾 Aguer just became the top performing student across Kakuma & Dadaab refugee camps! Scoring 413 marks & ranking among the best performing students Kenya, he aspires to join Mang’u high school on his quest to become a doctor 👨🏾‍⚕️ Congratulations, Aguer! 🎉

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

It's always a pleasure to connect with UNHCR's long-standing partners 🇬🇧 A very constructive meeting today with @Eduarda_Mgray the Deputy Development Director of @FCDOGovUK - we discussed refugee management in Kenya, including sustainable and inclusive solutions #shirikaplan

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

2023 has been another extraordinary year. UNHCR is committed to supporting refugees and our work is only possible thanks to @GovtOfKenya + @DRSKenya and our top donors: 🇺🇸 @USEmbassyKenya 🇬🇧 @UKinKenya 🇩🇰 @denmarkinkenya 🇪🇺 @EUinKenya 🇳🇱 @NLinKenya 🇩🇪 @GermanyinKenya . Thank you!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

Pleased to join Mr. @burugu_j , Commissioner @DRSKenya , at the opening of #SHIRIKAPlan Technical Committee meeting with Line Ministries, Departments, and Agencies - reaffirming the 🇰🇪 #WholeOfGovernment commitment supporting socioeconomic inclusion of refugees & host communities.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

Meet Mohamed he's learning digital skills in Nairobi, supported by the PROSPECTS partnership he wants to be an astronaut! Today, UNHCR, @NLinKenya , Govt of Kenya, UN agencies & partners join the launch of Phase 2 of the PROSPECTS partnership -let's empower more young people 💫

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

🙏🏽 H. E @GvnLomorukai & H. E @Nathif_J_Adam for reiterating #WholeOfGovernment commitment & vision for #GISEDP & #KISEDP , the building blocks operationalizng #SHIRIKAPlan , supportng socioeconomic inclusion of refugees & host communities in #Kakuma #Dadaab 🇰🇪

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

The people and @GovtOfKenya have been generously welcoming and supporting refugees since independence. Wishing a Happy #MadarakaDay 2024 to all Kenyans. Thank you for your generosity 🙏🏾

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

In Kakuma, more than 400 shelters are flooded. UNHCR + partners making assessments + distributing blankets, mats, soap, underwear, sanitary products & mosquito nets. 🙏 @PeaceWindsJapan @lutheranworld @drckenya @terredeshommes @WFP_Kenya @HI_EARegion for the coordination!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Global #RefugeeForum Over the next three days, world leaders, organizations and individuals will come together to commit to concrete steps to support refugees. Including 7 pledges from the @GovtOfKenya 🇰🇪

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

We received reports today of further flooding in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The #ClimateEmergency is causing extreme weather that is wreaking havoc on refugees and the communities hosting them. Coordination with partners and Government remains key to our response.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

It was an honor to join @rigathi the Deputy President of Kenya, and lend UNHCR’s support and solidarity to those most affected by the flooding in Nairobi.

H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH

@rigathi

3 months

I was joined by @EACAffairsKenya CS @peninah_malonza , PS ASALs and Regional Dev. Harsama Kello, @UnKenya Resident Coord. @SWJacksonUN , @UNHCR_Kenya Rep. @BurenCaroline , Nairobi County MP @EstherPassaris , Embakasi N. MP James Gakuya, area MCA Joseph Ndung'u, MCAs, among others.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

From Kakuma 🇰🇪to London 🇬🇧, with @i_amthecode and @Marthalanefox at UK House of Lords advocating for refugee girls to have enhanced access to digital learning. Together, we will ensure they are not left behind in an increasingly digitized world 👩🏾‍💻

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

26 days

Very exciting to see the progress made at the Refugee Resource Centre - another step toward finding solutions based on research and policy, for refugees! Thank you @uonbi

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

26 days

Today, @BurenCaroline met with @uonbi , to visit the new Refugee Resource Centre which will be inaugurated on Monday. The Centre, situated within the University of Nairobi, will be a dynamic hub for research and policies on global displacement.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

The partnership between UNHCR and the @TurkanaCountyKE is critical to how we serve and protect the refugee community. Thank you @GvnLomorukai for another productive meeting.

Governor, Turkana County

@GvnLomorukai

6 months

Had an insightful discussion with a UNHCR delegation led by Country Representative @BurenCaroline , exploring ways to strengthen collaboration between the County Government, UNHCR and other UN agencies.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Latest on #flooding from Dadaab. Farah and her daughters take shelter in a school after their home was destroyed. UNHCR teams continue to support refugees impacted by this extreme weather.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

27 days

What better way to start #WorldRefugeeDay than at the #ShirikaPlan National Steering Committee meeting with @GovtOfKenya @SWJacksonUN The Kenyan Govt's approach reflects the spirit of #WorldRefugeeDay 🔵 Inclusive 🔵 Sustainable 🔵 Benefits refugees & host communities

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

7 months

We agree with you Mixella! A girl can absolutely be whatever she wants! Congratulations for going after your dreams, wishing you the very best at @MPESAFdnAcademy ! 🎉 👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

On this #EducationDay , I am reminded of the significant role that education plays in empowering refugees in Kenya. When we protect refugees' right to quality education we invest in creating a better future for all. Thank you to our education partners and @EduMinKenya 📚

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

10 months

Excellent meeting with @VictoriaSabula , CEO @AECFAfrica - discussed private sector’s vital role in the #ShirikaPlan . We will further strengthen our partnership, particularly on women empowerment, local businesses & markets development, and green & inclusive economic growth.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 year

A pleasure to welcome @PRMAsstSec of @StatePRM to Kenya today. As our biggest financial supporter, funding from 🇺🇸 enables our humanitarian work - protecting and supporting refugees and their host communities.

Julieta Valls Noyes

@PRMAsstSec

1 year

It’s great to hear about the excellent work. @Refugees is doing to support displaced, persons and host communities in Kenya. We appreciate our continued partnership!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

And that's a wrap on another @i_amthecode visit to Kenya. A pleasure as always @mjamme and fantastic to hear how the past three days have inspired you @Marthalanefox . Let's keep collaborating and improving the lives of refugee women and girls!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 month

Today is the Day of the African Child 👫🏾 💡Let's not forget that bridging the education gap means stronger & more sustainable education systems that will ensure refugee children are included. 📚 Education for all children in Africa: the time is now. Happy #DAC2024

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

During our visit to #Dadaab with @DRSKenya Commissioner, Mr. Katee Mwanza, we discussed the relocation and registration of new arrivals living on the outskirts of the existing camps, to allow UNHCR and partners to provide the necessary humanitarian services.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

The European Union remains a critical partner for UNHCR in Kenya. Delighted to join the steering committee meeting with other UN agencies today.

Irene Giribaldi

@GiribaldiIrene

7 months

@EUinKenya supports refugees & host communities to become more self-reliant. At today’s steering committee I highlighted EU 🇪🇺 support since 2016 ‘We are proud of the progress enabling better livelihoods for refugees & their hosts.’

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

3 months

Good luck!

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

3 months

With generous support from @novonordiskfond in alliance with @PDJF_dk & @DanishMFA , these young refugee and host community students are joining nursing school 🩺 in partnership with @TurkanaCountyKE & @Kmtc_official . Good luck!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

One of my favorite moments of the year! 7,000 members of the Pemba community were issued ID cards, birth certificates and passports by @WilliamsRuto in July 2023. Incredible action from the Government of Kenya on ending Statelessness #EndStatelessness 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

8 months

Sport matters, especially for refugees! A fantastic meeting today with Olympic Refuge Foundation, @OlympicsKe and @TergatP , discussing how sport can be an effective protection tool for young people. Looking forward to this continued partnership.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

Happy #EuropeDay 🇪🇺 ! With the partnership and support of @EU_Commission @eu_echo and @EUinKenya , UNHCR can protect refugees in Kenya. Thank you for your solidarity with refugees!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Season’s greetings from UNHCR Kenya 🇰🇪

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

7 months

Greetings during this festive time of year! 🎉 May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season and beyond. 🙏🏾 for all your support, partnership & collaboration towards empowering refugees and asylum-seekers in Kenya 💙

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

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🇸🇪 Happy National Day, Sweden! Grattis på Nationaldagen Sverige @SwedenAmbKE and everyone at @SweMFA + @SwedeninKE . Your vital unearmarked funding is supporting refugees in Kenya.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

Well deserved @ingutia_edith 💫 I proudly watched yesterday as you gave a stellar briefing to our private sector partners. Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

4 months

We're counting down to #InternationalWomensDay by celebrating some of our own! Edith is Assistant Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer, in Kakuma. "What inspires me? Seeing refugees and communities become empowered and more resilient, through access to opportunities"

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Partners like @i_amthecode and @mjamme are making a transformative difference to the lives of young refugee girls in Kakuma refugee camp. The Academy and mentorship programme is empowering girls and equipping them with valuable skills coding and technology 👏

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

29 days

Thank you @Kmtc_official and @TurkanaCountyKE for a fruitful meeting, discussing our new partnership which will increase human resources within health facilities. Working together to improve the situation for refugees and host communities in Turkana County ⚕️

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

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A pleasure to welcome @USAmbKenya to Kakuma. Funding from @StatePRM + @USEmbassyKenya is absolutely critical to our work. Your funding is an enabling force - it's building brighter futures.

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

3 months

As our biggest financial donor, funding from 🇺🇸 @StatePRM helps make a positive impact on the lives of refugees, asylum-seekers & host communities across Kenya. Thank you @USAmbKenya & @USEmbassyKenya for your recent visit to Kakuma 📽️

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

11 months

Couldn’t agree more. We need to listen to displaced people and the communities hosting them, and include them in future climate action measures #COP28 #AfricaClimateSummit

Stephen Jackson

@SWJacksonUN

11 months

On eve of #AfricaClimateSummit23 visiting Dadaab #Refugee Camp with #COP28 Presidency, @Refugees @UNHCR_Kenya & @WFP_Kenya to understand how #ClimateEmergency impacts #refugees & host communities, but also how #DurableSolutions for both must be #green & #sustainable

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 month

Exciting meeting with Prof. S. G. Kiama, Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi @vcuonbi . @UNHCR_Kenya and @uonbi explored opportunities for partnership and collaboration in the area of research and evidence on the challenges and solutions for forced displacement🙏🏾

Vice-Chancellor @ UoNBI

@vcuonbi

1 month

🤝 Inspirational #CourtesyCall with regional reps. from @UNHCR_Kenya . We view #RefugeesAsAssets worthy, in every way, of investment & are committed to working closely with the @UNHCR_Kenya team towards creating growth opportunities for even more #RDPs in Kenya. #MoreOnThisSoon

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

11 months

Honored to welcome @COP28_UAE to Dadaab. These stories you heard are so important and we hope this will translate into #ClimateAction

COP28 UAE

@COP28_UAE

11 months

During conversations at #Dadaab , host communities and refugee families shared more about how climate-inducted droughts have devastated their futures, livelihoods, food and water security with #COP28 Director General Majid Al Suwaidi.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

17-year-old Magartu lost her sight at a young age, but that hasn’t kept her from scoring amongst the top students in her class. Now in secondary school, her dream of becoming a lawyer is one step closer to reality. #RightToLearn Find more ➡️

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

6 months

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

6 months

Congratulations to all 256 players during the inter-school ⚽️ tournament, organized by UNHCR & Turkana County Director of Sport. Champions: 🥇 Girls refugee team, Bar-Nam Primary School, Kakuma Camp 🥇Boys host community team, Saint Kizito Primary School, Kalobeyei

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

23 days

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

23 days

Officially inaugurated! The Refugee Resource Centre is supported by @uonbi + UNHCR and will help shape the narrative on global displacement: 📚 Supports research and policy 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 Connects academia and practitioners 🇰🇪 Compliments @GovtOfKenya Shirika Plan

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

UNHCR values your partnership and appreciates @giz_gmbh 's continued collaboration in supporting refugees and asylum-seekers in Kenya. We look forward to continuing working with GIZ to improve economic and social outcomes for refugee and host communities.

Bodo Immink

@bodo_immink

2 years

Working together for the well-being of #refugees and host communities in #Kenya ! Excellent echange with Representative @BurenCaroline of @UNHCR_Kenya about deepening the great cooperation of @giz_gmbh and @Refugees in #Kakuma , @TurkanaCountyKE and beyond!

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 years

I welcome this new development by the Gov’t of Kenya in ending statelessness for the Pemba people in the country. We remain steadfast in our commitment to work with the GoK to find solutions and ensure that stateless people can finally say #IBelong

UNHCR welcomes Kenya's decision to end statelessness for the Pemba people | UNHCR

GENEVA - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the steps the Government of Kenya is taking to resolve the long-term problem of statelessness for the Pemba people in Kenya. During celebrations to...

www.unhcr.org

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

Thank you Duale!

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

5 months

"Just like any other child, refugee children have dreams & it's our job to support them." @AliDualleh , our Education officer. "Education creates hope & inspires refugees - that makes me feel the work I'm doing is valuable." 🙏🏾Duale, for your commitment to refugee education 📚

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

UNHCR Tanzania

@UNHCRTanzania

7 months

📢Great news: Today, our 3 staff from China, Kenya & Türkiye reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro - Africa's tallest mountain to raise funds for lightning arrestors at refugee schools in 🇹🇿. Your support means refugee children can be safe in a classroom➡️

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

2 months

🌱 Very proud to see our team in action, planting over 600 trees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. UNHCR stands in solidarity with the people of Kenya and @govtofkenya to remember the lives tragically lost to the recent floods. #TreePlantingDay

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 year

UNHCR Kenya welcomes the commitment by the EU and appreciates the continued collaboration in finding durable and sustainable solutions to the protracted refugee situation in Kenya.

Irene Giribaldi

@GiribaldiIrene

1 year

Today we launched phase II of the Kalobeyei Integrated socio-economic plan in Turkana. The EU has accompanied KE in this journey since 2015 and will continue doing so! Happy to represent the Refugee Donor group with @DKambKenya 🇪🇺🇰🇪🇩🇰🇺🇳 @BurenCaroline @GvnLomorukai @UNHCR_Kenya

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

UNHCR & partner services are always free of charge - no exceptions! If you believe you have encountered fraudulent behavior - report it: ☎️ Call the UNHCR Kenya Helpline 1517 ✍️🏾Email UNHCR's Integrity team KENNAFR @unhcr .org 💻Visit

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

1 year

This retreat will strengthen @UNHCR_Kenya & @TurkanaCountyKE partnership towards inclusive service delivery. The Kalobeyei Integrated Socioeconomic Programme is a steadfast reminder of how collaboration & goodwill can enhance self-reliance opportunities for refugees & their host

Governor, Turkana County

@GvnLomorukai

1 year

During the opening of the UNHCR and @TurkanaCountyKE joint retreat, being held in Malindi, Kilifi County. Senior officials including the @UNHCR_Kenya Representative @BurenCaroline , are in attendance for engagements to further strengthen our coordination.

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Thank you for donating your Bonga points to UNHCR. #BongaForLife

LuQuLuQu Tribe

@LuQuLuQuTribe

7 months

📢NEWS ALERT📢 The #BongaForLife campaign is back. This year, we call on all Kenyans to donate their Bonga Points to support displaced women and girls affected by gender-based violence. Donate via this link if you do not have Bonga Points: .

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

Pleased to join CRA @burugu_j @ #ShirikaPlan drafting - key milestone achieved.👏🏽commendable efforts of Joint Secretariat & Consultant. 🙏🏽 CRA @burugu_j for your leadership. 🙏🏽Govt of Kenya 🇰🇪 for the steadfast commitment for socioeconomic inclusion of refugees & host communities

J.N. Burugu

@burugu_j

5 months

#ShirikaPlan taking shape. Co-chairs, CRA @burugu_j and UNHCR Rep @BurenCaroline joined the Consultant @LuchetuLikaka & the Joint Secretariat in drafting the Zero Draft towards compiling the #ShirikaPlan document. @0zil_tots , @Uspat6666 , @UNHCR_Kenya , @InteriorKE , @JuliusKBitok

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

7 months

Congratulations!

KKCF - Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund

@kkcfkenya

7 months

Eighty-one companies, including some run by refugees, have won the @KKCFKenya competitive business challenge to support development in Kenya's Kakuma refugee hosting area. Congratulations! Find out more about the innovative winners:

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

4 months

UNHCR Kenya is happy to partner with @i_amthecode to give women & girls in Kakuma hope away from home through digital learning. Thank you @MastercardFdn for making digital inclusion of refugee women a reality. It is essential to achieve self-reliance. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth

Mastercard Foundation

@MastercardFdn

4 months

In honour of #WomensHistoryMonth , we are proud to celebrate the achievements of African-led organizations, like @i_amthecode , that empower young women and girls in refugee camps to gain digital skills through STEAMD (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Design)

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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

5 months

Thank you for visiting @UNHCR_Kenya ! Support from @StatePRM and our ongoing partnership with @USEmbassyKenya is critical to the protection and assistance we provide to refugees.

UNHCR KENYA

@UNHCR_Kenya

5 months

This week UNHCR welcomed @StatePRM & @USEmbassyKenya to monitor projects in Kakuma and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement. As our biggest donor, funding from the 🇺🇸 makes an impact on every element of our work - positively impacting the lives of refugees seeking safety.

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