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Elimisha Kakuma

@elimishakakuma

Elimisha Kakuma ("Educate Kakuma" in Swahili) is a university-preparatory program providing opportunities for high school graduates in #Kakuma Refugee Camp.

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Our Co-Founder Mary Maker is now a UNHCR United States Goodwill Ambassador! Mary Maker has been supporting #UNHCR since 2018. With her new role, she advocates for the plight of refugees all over the world in partnership with the United Nations. #Refugees #Kakuma unhcr.org/en-us/mary-mak…

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On May 15th, we had some scary news, when we learned that a tree collapsed on our center during a storm, injuring one of our students. She is now at home recovering. We appreciate your support through time like this, but our spirits are high and we will build back stronger!

On May 15th, we had some scary news, when we learned that a tree collapsed on our center during a storm, injuring one of our students.  She is now at home recovering.  We appreciate your support through time like this, but our spirits are high and we will build back stronger!
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Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to purchase new computers for our incoming students. We are excited to see our students working diligently on their laptops, and utilizing technology to enhance their learning experience! #ElimishaKakuma #SouthSudan #Education

Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to purchase new computers for our incoming students. We are excited to see our students working diligently on their laptops, and utilizing technology to enhance their learning experience!

#ElimishaKakuma #SouthSudan #Education
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Happy #worldrefugeeday! This is an important occasion not just for supporting but for introspection. In our latest blog, two of our students, Deng Chol and Atong Tou, tell us about what World Refugee Day means to them and their community. Read it here ➡elimishakakuma.org/blog/world-ref…

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Thrilled to be at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya last week with this exceptional group of students! Working in partnership with Elimisha Kakuma and Open Society University Network we offered a visual storytelling workshop. Special thanks to Rutgers Global for supporting this work!

Thrilled to be at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya last week with this exceptional group of students!  Working in partnership with <a href="/ElimishaKakuma/">Elimisha Kakuma</a>  and <a href="/opensocietyuniv/">Open Society University Network</a> we offered a visual storytelling workshop. Special thanks to <a href="/RutgersGlobal/">Rutgers Global</a> for supporting this work!
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This #internationaleducationweek, help us celebrate the power of higher ed by meeting Grace from South Sudan. Grace is studying economics at Dartmouth 🌲 and, like many students around the world, has overcome significant barriers in order to study abroad. bit.ly/47xP4jm

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As we approach the season of giving, Elimisha Kakuma is excited to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. Every contribution counts, and with your help, we can build a brighter future for those who deserve it most. #Refugees #Kakuma elimishakakuma.org/donate

As we approach the season of giving, Elimisha Kakuma is excited to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. 

Every contribution counts, and with your help, we can build a brighter future for those who deserve it most.

#Refugees #Kakuma

elimishakakuma.org/donate
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Thank you all for your wonderful support on #GivingTuesday2023 ! We were able to raise enough to cover one year's worth of breakfast for all our students, the salary for our facilitator on the ground for a year, and one month’s stipend for 14 students! #Refugees #EducationForAll

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The PIE spent five minutes with Mary Maker, Refugee Activist and Co-Founder of Elimisha Kakuma. She is renowned speaker and philanthropist, currently serving as a Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations High Commissioner for #Refugees. Read more hubs.li/Q02cB8860

The PIE spent five minutes with Mary Maker, Refugee Activist and Co-Founder of <a href="/ElimishaKakuma/">Elimisha Kakuma</a>. She is renowned speaker and philanthropist, currently serving as a Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations High Commissioner for #Refugees.

Read more hubs.li/Q02cB8860
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#HappyNewYear from everyone at EK! Our achievements through our journey together have been vast, and it is with the greatest gratitude that we have made it this far. We now continue our work into the new year with hope and dedication. Support us at elimishakakuma.org/donate

#HappyNewYear from everyone at EK!
Our achievements through our journey together have been vast, and it is with the greatest gratitude that we have made it this far. We now continue our work into the new year with hope and dedication.
Support us at elimishakakuma.org/donate
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📚 Unlocking access to higher education for refugees gives them the chance to succeed. Meet Diing Manyang, a young South Sudanese refugee whose passion and advocacy for education is shaping the lives of others. #EducationDay unhcr.org/us/news/storie…

📚 Unlocking access to higher education for refugees gives them the chance to succeed.

Meet Diing Manyang, a young South Sudanese refugee whose passion and advocacy for education is shaping the lives of others. #EducationDay 

unhcr.org/us/news/storie…
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Refugee students aim higher in pursuit of academic dreams. 📚 Learn how the program Elimisha Kakuma helps refugees in Kakuma apply for university and financial assistance, mentoring, and academic support in the US. 🇰🇪🇺🇸 Read the whole story: unhcr.org/us/news/storie… UNHCR United States

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Students are preparing to travel to Kenya to engage w/ Elimisha Kakuma students + understand more about the right to higher education. Currently only 6% of camp residents will access higher ed + only ~21 elementary schools serve the population of close to 275,000 people. 6/

Students are preparing to travel to Kenya to engage w/ <a href="/ElimishaKakuma/">Elimisha Kakuma</a> students + understand more about the right to higher education. Currently only 6% of camp residents will access higher ed + only ~21 elementary schools serve the population of close to 275,000 people. 6/
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🎉 Congratulations to our student Teny Makuach for his acceptance to Tufts University in Medford Massachusetts through Early Decision! Join us in congratulating Teny on his accomplishment. Learn more about Elimisha Kakuma: lnkd.in/gPvjYXMy

🎉 Congratulations to our student Teny Makuach for his acceptance to <a href="/TuftsUniversity/">Tufts University</a> in Medford Massachusetts through Early Decision!

Join us in congratulating Teny on his accomplishment.

Learn more about Elimisha Kakuma: lnkd.in/gPvjYXMy
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Happy #ValentinesDay to all!🌟 Grateful for the love and support on our journey. Thanks to everyone for being a part of the Elimisha Kakuma family!💙 #ElimishaKakuma #SpreadLove #EducationMatters

Happy #ValentinesDay to all!🌟
Grateful for the love and support on our journey. Thanks to everyone for being a part of the Elimisha Kakuma family!💙
#ElimishaKakuma #SpreadLove #EducationMatters
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We're thrilled to announce the acceptance of Josephine Cornelius, one of our remarkable cohort 3 student, to Elmhurst University!🧑‍🎓 Josephine's academic excellence, passion for learning, and commitment to community service have truly stood out. Well done!🥳

We're  thrilled to announce the acceptance of Josephine Cornelius, one of our  remarkable cohort 3 student, to <a href="/elmhurst_u/">Elmhurst University</a>!🧑‍🎓
Josephine's academic excellence, passion for learning, and commitment  to community service have truly stood out. Well done!🥳
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After an incredibly competitive and difficult application process, we are thrilled to welcome 15 new students and introduce you to Elimisha Kakuma's 4th cohort! Learn more about Elimisha Kakuma and get involved: lnkd.in/gPvjYXMy #RefugeeEducation #Kakuma

After an incredibly competitive and difficult  application process, we are thrilled to welcome 15 new students and  introduce you to Elimisha Kakuma's 4th cohort!

Learn more about Elimisha Kakuma and get involved: lnkd.in/gPvjYXMy 

#RefugeeEducation #Kakuma