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Humanitarian and Relief organizations working
in Kenya launched a Joint Emergency
Humanitarian Response Plan pegged at USD
390 million to assist in the response to
emergencies in 2009. Out of this amount, MRF
Nairobi put in an appeal totalling
US$10,934,495 to facilitate humanitarian
response in four out of the ten sectors of
humanitarian response. The money will go
towards supporting the return and reintegration
of internally displaced persons, the influx of
Somali refugees and mitigate the effects of
drought and floods.
IOM has appealed for US$ 2,360,000 for the
support of livelihoods for the reintegration of
returning IDPs and affected communities in
rural and urban areas, US$ 2,666,996 for
psychosocial support, US$ 757,500 for counter
trafficking activities and US$ 5,149,999 for
shelter provision for returning IDPs and
affected communities.
If sufficiently funded IOM Nairobi will be
among the humanitarian organizations that
receive the largest amount of cluster funding in
Kenya. This year IOM received a total of 1.8
million USD for emergency response from the
UN CERF and the Norwegian government.
In recognition of the effort made by humanitarian
organizations to alleviate human suffering in
emergency situations in Kenya, the Minister of
State for Special Programmes Hon. Dr. Naomi
Shaban promised continued government support
to humanitarian organizations in the execution of
their mandates. “The government learnt vital
lessons during the post election crisis in Kenya
and will cooperate with humanitarian
organization to improve the efficiency of
humanitarian organizations”, she said.
The UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Aeneas
Chuma said that the funding is expected to cater
the influx of Somali refugees, mitigate the effects
of droughts and floods and complete the
resettlement of victims of Kenya’s post-election
crisis. “We had to handle up to 500,000 IDPs at
the peak and although this number has been
reduced, the process is not complete and there is
still a lot that needs to be done,” he said.
MRF Nairobi is in dialogue with various donors
regarding funding for additional humanitarian
and recovery work in Kenya; in keeping with the
CAP projects and IOM’s overall strategy and
objectives in the region. The Kenya CAP launch
was part of the global CAP launch that
commenced in Geneva on Wednesday 18th
November 2008.
EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLAN IS LAUNCHED IN NAIROBI
Emergency Emergency Emergency Emergency
Humanitarian Humanitarian Humanitarian Humanitarian
Response Plan Response Plan Response Plan Response Plan
Launched in NairobiLaunched in NairobiLaunched in NairobiLaunched in Nairobi
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Border Management Border Management Border Management Border Management
and Irregular and Irregular and Irregular and Irregular
Migration WorkshopMigration WorkshopMigration WorkshopMigration Workshop
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UNESCO Conference UNESCO Conference UNESCO Conference UNESCO Conference
on Youth and Adult on Youth and Adult on Youth and Adult on Youth and Adult
LearningLearningLearningLearning
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IOM Launches IOM Launches IOM Launches IOM Launches
Regional WebsiteRegional WebsiteRegional WebsiteRegional Website
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Youth Graduation at Youth Graduation at Youth Graduation at Youth Graduation at
the Eastleigh the Eastleigh the Eastleigh the Eastleigh
Community Wellness Community Wellness Community Wellness Community Wellness
CentreCentreCentreCentre
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Migration Donors Migration Donors Migration Donors Migration Donors
Briefing in NairobiBriefing in NairobiBriefing in NairobiBriefing in Nairobi
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International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for Migration
Mission with Regional Functions, NairobiMission with Regional Functions, NairobiMission with Regional Functions, NairobiMission with Regional Functions, Nairobi
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Minister of State for Special Programmes Hon. Naomi Shaban
responds to journalists’ questions at the launch
IOM staff help put up low cost shelters for returning IDPs in the Rift Valley
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IGAD member states need to develop harmonised systems
aimed at regional integration and collective security, key
among them migration management systems that facilitate
movement for development within the region.
This was said by Amb. Amina Mohamed, Kenya’s
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, National
Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs, when she opened a
workshop on border management and irregular migration
organised jointly by the Intergovernmental Authority on
Development (IGAD), the African Union Commission
(AUC) and the International Organization for Migration
(IOM).
Amb. Mohamed added that policies on free movement,
labour migration, and remittances can stem irregular
migration. “Migration when well managed can be a catalyst
for development especially in a regional integration
context”, she noted.
The workshop’s objective was to stimulate deliberations on
the findings of the border assessments carried out earlier in
the year as a way of contributing to the AU and IGAD
policy process towards better border management systems
in the IGAD region. The workshop also deliberated on
migration issues as a catalyst and an instrument for
Regional and Social Integration and Economic Cooperation
in the IGAD Region.
Another key element of the workshop was to develop a
strategy for an information campaign aimed at creating
awareness on the dangers of illegal migration and
migrant rights.
IOM regional Representative for Eastern and Central
Africa Mr. Ashraf El Nour said that an information
campaign on migration would be useful in making
potential migrants aware of the implications of illegal
migration and equip them with information on possible
options available to them.
The Programme coordinator for migration in the AU
Commission Mr. Mehari Taddele Maru said that the AU
Migration Policy framework requires AU member states
to pursue and develop preventive action through
intensive information campaigns and other educational
and informational efforts in both the countries of origin
and the receiving countries
The workshop that brought together government
officials with a migration function and media
professionals from the IGAD member states was
intended to deliberate and define new strategies and
priorities for the roll out of the IGAD Regional
Consultative Process (RCP) which was established in
May 2008.
Participants of the workshop pose for a group photo
Participants engage one another in discussion during the workshop
Mr. Ashraf El Nour addresses participants at the opening workshop
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MRF Nairobi last month attended the regional preparatory conference for the upcoming 6th International Conference on
Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) that is scheduled to be held in Belem, Brazil in May 2009.
The conference which was graced by Kenya’s President Hon. Mwai Kibaki was attended by delegates from 46 African
countries. It sought to identify key areas and main issues surrounding youth and adult education in the region. The
conference underscored the Regional Synthesis Report that was prepared using information from national reports on
development regarding youth and adult learning and education (ALE).
Participants in the conference deliberated on integral issues that affect Youth and ALE, such as the implementation of
policies and programmes which have had positive impacts on youth and ALE and partnerships between governments and
civil society for diverse programmes in ALE. Issues of gender and how it impacts on women’s leadership and contribution to decision making processes also became an area of focus in the conference.
The conference emphasized on the importance of education in tackling mainstream conflicts and obstacles in sub-Saharan
Africa’s development, an area that hosts three quarters of the world’s poorest regions. If adequately implemented by
governments in the region, education should be able to stem conflict and illegal migration due to economic reasons in the
region.
UNESCO CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND ADULT LEARNINGUNESCO CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND ADULT LEARNINGUNESCO CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND ADULT LEARNINGUNESCO CONFERENCE ON YOUTH AND ADULT LEARNING
IOM LAUNCHES REGIONAL WEBSITEIOM LAUNCHES REGIONAL WEBSITEIOM LAUNCHES REGIONAL WEBSITEIOM LAUNCHES REGIONAL WEBSITE
MRF Nairobi recently launched its regional website. MRF Nairobi’s Regional
Representative, Mr. Ashraf El Nour, in his opening remarks stated that the
MRF visibility to the external public has been lacking with regard to the
projects/activities that the MRF in Nairobi implements. The creation of this
website is part of the communication strategy that was developed by the
Public Information Unit, which seeks to enhance the visibility and profile of
MRF Nairobi.
The website’s main objective is to be a dynamic and interactive resource
centre for the mission. It opens a window through which the world can view
what IOM is doing in the region and is the product of a fusion of minds and
ideas from various departments and missions in the region.
The information on this website is expected to better inform our donors and partners and the general public at large on the
projects we are implementing in the region.
Please feel free to visit the website at http://nairobi.iom.int
The website’s homepage
IOM staff attending the launch provide their input and comment on the site.
Screenshot of the Somalia country page
The IOM Eastleigh Community Wellness Centre continues to serve
undocumented migrants and host communities in Nairobi.
Highlights of the centre’s November activities included the monthly
child immunization campaign and the successful training of 15
youth peer educators on female genital mutilation, HIV/AIDS, and
primary health care.
The training was co-facilitated by IOM and Cherish Others, an NGO
dedicated to improve the livelihoods of resource-poor communities
through information sharing, education, and working to reduce HIV
prevalence in affected communities. The students gave presentations
on lessons learned, and certificates and decorative shirts were
presented to participants. IOM and Cherish Others will continue to
offer this programme, with the second group already registered.
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Mixed Migration consists of complex population movements of
refugees, asylum seekers, economic migrants and other migrants.
Such population movements are of rising importance, both in terms
of numbers and with regard to political significance at national,
regional and global levels.
As a response to this growing phenomenon, the Mixed Migration
Task Force (MMTF) was formed, in order to provide a more focused,
rights-based strategy for response to protection and humanitarian
needs of migrants and asylum seekers transiting through Somalia.
Besides IOM and UNHCR (acting as co-chairs), members include
UNOCHA, UNOHCR, DRC (Danish Refugee Council), NRC
(Norwegian Refugee Council), FilmAid, and Intersos.
On November 25th, a donor briefing was held at IOM to present an
update of MMTF activities and highlight priority areas which require funding in 2009. The main four MMTF priority areas
include information collection, protection and assistance to victims, capacity building/advocacy and improvement of
livelihoods.
According to a presentation held during the donor briefing,
giving an overview of the humanitarian situation in
Somalia, about 3.25 million people in Somalia require food
aid - a number twice as high as at the beginning of the year.
There are 660,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) since
January; 40,000 people reported to have crossed the Gulf of
Aden this year, and 9000 people in Bossaso (mostly Somalis
and Ethiopians), are waiting to cross to Yemen at any given
time.
A key issue raised by donors was the need for improved
statistical and baseline data to monitor and report on the
impact of project activities related to target groups.
YOUTH GRADUATION AT THE EASTLEIGH COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTREYOUTH GRADUATION AT THE EASTLEIGH COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTREYOUTH GRADUATION AT THE EASTLEIGH COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTREYOUTH GRADUATION AT THE EASTLEIGH COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE
Dr. Christine Kisia of IOM presents a certificate of participation to training graduates, November 2008. Credit: C. Njuki (IOM)
IOM HOLDS MIXED MIGRATION DONOR BRIEFING IN NAIROBIIOM HOLDS MIXED MIGRATION DONOR BRIEFING IN NAIROBIIOM HOLDS MIXED MIGRATION DONOR BRIEFING IN NAIROBIIOM HOLDS MIXED MIGRATION DONOR BRIEFING IN NAIROBI
MRF Nairobi Regional Representative welcomes MMTF members during the donor briefing.
Migrants sit down to rest as they anticipate the long journey ahead