Refugee-Led Organization Network Of Kenya (RELON-Kenya)
Connecting Refugee-Led Organizations since 2020
Our Vision
We envision a strong network that advocates for the
inclusion and meaningful participation of RLOs and refugees at decision-making
tables and in policymaking processes on matters affecting their day-to-day
lives. This way, we speak "with one voice" when advocating for
refugee rights and interests.
Our Mission
Our daily mission is to influence policymakers and donors
through advocacy to generate meaningful service provision. We continuously work
on strength-ening our network to achieve the participation of RLOs at
decision-making tables and in policy-making processes.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our Core Mandate
Our core mandate at RELON-Kenya is to advocate for refugee participation and inclusion at all decision-making tables and in policymaking processes at all levels. Embracing the principle of equality, we strive to ensure that every voice, regardless of background or origin, is not only heard but valued and given equal weight in shaping the policies that impact us all. By championing equality, we work towards creating a more just and inclusive society where every individual, including refugees, is recognized as an integral part of the collective effort to build a better future.
Who we are
RELON-Kenya is a national network of RLOs in Kenya registered with the registrar of societies. RELON-Kenya exists to unite the Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) in Kenya, and link them with opportunities, ideas and funding, as well as provide a platform for the RLOs to network amongst themselves, and with potential partners and stakeholders (at national, regional, and global levels).
Our Work
RELON-Kenya was founded to serve as an umbrella organization for refugee-ed organizations active in Kenya. This way RELON-Kenya serves as a vehicle for the greater representation of refugees in national and global decision-making processes. This includes developmental, humanitarian and political sectors. We exist to assist RLOs in advocacy, research and capacity-building measures.
POLICY DIALOGUES & ADVOCACY at the national, regional
and global level
RELON-KENYA pursues policy dialogue and advocacy that aims
to amplify refugees' voices, increases participation, and includes refugees
& RLOs at decision-making tables.
CAPACITY BUILDING of
RLOs in Kenya.
We are building the capacity of RLOs, enhance their skills,
and facilitate continuous capacity strengthening programs for RLOs to
effectively participate in decision-making pro-cesses. The goals of RELON-Kenya
is to equip well-developed RLOs with the capacity to advocate and participate
in decision-making processes in Kenya and elsewhere.
COORDINATION & PARTNERSHIP at the national, regional and global level.
RELON-KENYA aims to strengthen co-ordination among RLOs,
establish and maintain strong partnerships, and pro-mote linkages for
infor-mation sharing and access to opportunities.
NETWORKING - gaining new members and strengthening our
networks.
We aim to strengthen our network with the help of
sustainable gover-nance. RELON-Kenya aims to establish a national secretariat in
Kenya to facilitate net-working and gain new members, which will enhance the
visibility and branding of RELON-Kenya.
To find out more about RELON-Kenya, our work and the situation refugees in Kenya find themselves in, download our current brochure below.
Where we work
Since the establishment of RELON-Kenya we were able to connect 148 RLOs active in six locations all over the country.
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