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This refugee camp was as a result of an ensuing war in Sudan. Thousands of Sudanese were given safe haven in Kenya and as a result the UN had to come out to try and empower this people so that they can be educated

Kakuma has very many interesting and attractive things which a volunteer will really find amusing and at times life changing. There are trees that are so poisonous that one has to be careful what they touch.. There are snakes and scorpions and one also has to check their rooms well before they sleep.Most interesting aspect is that Kakuma being in lower lands their main water sources are rivers. These rivers flow from Uganda which is bordering Kakuma, so one moment the river beds are dry and the next the water is flowing. This is because Uganda is mountainous and rains a lot.The Turkana community attire which is traditional is also very amazing to see. Most of the children also walk nude because of the very high temperatures. These among the many interesting things you get to see in Kakuma.
The school also has a feeding program where children are given porridge and biscuits at 10.30 am. This also acts as a motivator for the parents to bring their children to school instead of keeping them at home. Volunteers are encouraged to assist in the making of food and thus be pro active and help the limited staff.

Duration

2 weeks to 3 months

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