Founded by refugees, for the community
LIFE CBO (Low Income Family Empowering) is a non-profit, non-governmental refugee-led organization (RLO) based in Turkana County, Kenya, serving Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement.
When and why LIFE CBO was established
LIFE CBO was established on 20 June 2025 by a group of eight refugee members from different nationalities living in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The founding members had seen two persistent problems in their community firsthand: many vulnerable families' children were unable to attend learning institutions due to lack of learning support, and many families faced severe hardship amid a lack of job opportunities and a reduction in international humanitarian support.
LIFE was created to address the needs of vulnerable families in Kakuma and Kalobeyei by providing essential support across livelihood, education, economic empowerment, and community engagement.
Vision
A resilient and inclusive community where every vulnerable individual has equal access to basic needs, opportunities, and dignity for a better future.
Mission
To empower vulnerable and marginalized individuals, especially women, youth, elderly people, and children, by providing access to education, skills development, and livelihood opportunities, fostering self-reliance, dignity, and community resilience through sustainable and inclusive programs.
What we are working toward
To empower vulnerable and marginalized individuals within the community by providing access to essential social services, promoting self-reliance through skills development, and fostering inclusive community participation for social sustainability and economic growth.
Our Management Committee
LIFE CBO is led by a five-member Management Committee, elected by the membership every three years in a transparent, secret-ballot process.
Abdiwahab
Chairperson
Represents LIFE CBO in public functions and partnerships, chairs all meetings, and provides overall strategic leadership.
Vice-Chairperson
Assists and stands in for the Chairperson, and takes on delegated tasks.
Secretary
Responsible for documentation, correspondence, meeting minutes, and organizational records.
Vice Secretary
Assists the Secretary with records and communications, and acts in their absence.
Treasurer
Manages finances, budgets, and financial reporting, and is a signatory on the organization's bank account.
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