Welcome to the new LIFE CBO website
LIFE CBO now has a home online. Learn about our five programs in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, and how you can support vulnerable families.
Kakuma Refugee Camp & Kalobeyei Settlement, Turkana County, Kenya
Empowering vulnerable families toward dignity and self-reliance
LIFE (Low Income Family Empowering) is a refugee-led organization (RLO) founded by refugees, for refugees and the host community, working across food assistance, education, livelihoods, peace building, and community outreach.
Who We Are
A community-founded response to real need
LIFE CBO was established on 20 June 2025 by eight refugee members of different nationalities living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, after witnessing children unable to access learning support and families struggling with job scarcity amid reduced humanitarian assistance.
- 2025Founded in Kakuma
- 8Founding members, multiple nationalities
- 5Core program areas
- 2Communities served: Kakuma & Kalobeyei
Our Programs
How we support vulnerable families
Each program addresses a specific need identified by the community itself.
Food Package Assistance
Raw food distribution and emergency food support for orphans, elderly, and widows.
Learn more about Food Package AssistancePrimary Education Support
Learning materials, uniforms, and counseling for vulnerable children under 17.
Learn more about Primary Education SupportLivelihood & Economic Empowerment
Small business support, agricultural training, and entrepreneurship workshops.
Learn more about Livelihood & Economic EmpowermentPeace Building
Dispute resolution, conflict mediation, and a multinational Council of Elders.
Learn more about Peace BuildingCommunity Engagement & Outreach
Clean-up campaigns, sports, cultural exchange, and community dialogues.
Learn more about Community Engagement & Outreach
Our Vision
A resilient, inclusive community
A resilient and inclusive community where every vulnerable individual has equal access to basic needs, opportunities, and dignity for a better future.
News & Updates
Latest from the field
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Your support makes food assistance, education support, and livelihood training possible in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
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