A youth-led center in Kakuma, built on one belief: young people can lead.
This is who we are, where we work and where we are headed.
Built by young people, for young people.
Where we are
Kakuma sits in Turkana West, in the north-west of Kenya. It is home to refugees from many African countries, and to the Turkana community who host them. Young people from both groups share the same streets, schools and futures.
The Creative Arts Center is rooted in Kakuma 2, and our doors are open to young people from every community.
What we believe
Young people are not waiting to be helped. They are already creating, organising and leading in their own communities.
What they often lack is space, tools and trust. We provide those, then step back so they can lead.
How we work
Everything we do is planned and run by young people, with mentors and partners beside them. We bring refugee and host community youth together, and we learn by doing.
Where we are headed
We want a Center that young people in Kakuma run and grow themselves, with partners and supporters beside them for as long as they are needed.
Self-reliance is the goal. Every program we start is built with that in mind: local skills, local leaders and lasting results.
Volunteer, partner with us, or support the work. Our story is still being written, and there is room in it for you.
