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Program Overview

We seek dedicated individuals to help us foster peace and understanding in the Kakuma refugee camp and the surrounding host community. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in developing peacebuilding activities that involve community leaders, youth, and women. Your efforts will empower these groups to actively participate in creating a harmonious environment for social cohesion.

Activities include workshops, training, meetings, conferences, cultural and sports events, and community engagement.

Volunteer schedule:
From Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Morning: 9 am to 11:30 am
Afternoon: 2 pm to 4:30 pm

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Program Highlights

Organize workshops and training sessions to teach community and religious leaders, youth, and women how to promote peace and solve conflicts in their communities.
Plan and lead sports events and cultural activities to encourage unity and peace among different groups.
Help organize and lead meetings and conferences wherein people can discuss ways to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Build strong connections between community groups, focusing on peaceful collaboration and mutual understanding.
Contribute to community-building efforts that strengthen the refugee population's social fabric.

What's Included

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Kenya

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Culture
  • Social Work

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • French
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Years

Salary & Compensation

Participants receive only allowance

Program Reviews

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Living Situation
5.0
Community Engagement
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Health & Safety
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Day to Day Life
5.0
Volunteer Placement
4.7
Program Administration
4.7

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Aryan GargUnited States · February 2026

Life Changing Experience

Working in Kakuma has definitely been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, and there could not have been a better organization than PDRI to work with. Keep in mind that Kakuma is an incredibly challenging environment, translating literally to "Nowhere," but you will quickly come to fall in love with the place. The entire team is fantastic and goes out of its way to ensure that you can adjust to the environment and make a real impact on the community For a peek into my project, there: Check www.edutechrefuge.com

Enzo BelligoiSpain · February 2026

Grassroots conflict mediation at Kakuma Refugee Camp

I had a very positive experience collaborating with PDRI. I worked with PDRI in their efforts to mediate interethnic conflict, train future mediators and promote the Peace Center Project among the residents of Kakuma Refugee Camp. Throughout this experience, PDRI was by my side providing support and making sure I felt safe. Pascal and the rest of the team are really dedicated and hardworking and I was grateful for all they do. They promote peacebuilding, education for the youth in the camp, IT skills, social media, small business support, etc. I highly recommend volunteering with PDRI and encourage anyone who might be interested to contact the organisation.

Kristina HeizenrederGermany · February 2026

Volunteering with an impact

The team of PDRI are truly amazing! Everyone is really nice, tries to help you and is keen to speak to you and get to know you! I was welcomed very warmly and felt that everyone is taking care of me and my safety. I had the possibility to create my workshops as I felt was the right way. I was there for four weeks and felt that there was not enough work for me the whole four weeks so I had a lot of free time.

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