The Refugee Consortium of Kenya (Refugee Consortium of Kenya) also called Haki House (Right House), is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1998 by Ms. Abi Gitari to address the increasingly complex and deteriorating refugee situation in Kenya, the Great Lakes, and the Horn of Africa Region. [1][2][3][4] RCK was founded by Ms. Abi Gitari and Justice Mbogholi Msagha as a co-founder. Eunice Ndonga-Githinji is its current Executive Director.[5]
  Location within Kenya | |
| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ms. Abi Gitari and Justice Mbogholi Msagha |
| Legal status | NGO |
| Headquarters | Haki House, Ndemi Road, Off Muringa Road Kilimani, Nairobi. |
| Coordinates | 1°17′43″S 36°46′31″E / 1.29528°S 36.77528°E |
Executive Director | Eunice Ndonga-Githinji |
| Website | https://www.rckkenya.org/ |
Focus area
editSince its establishment, the organization's goals have adapted to remain relevant to both displaced individuals and host communities. Over the years, RCK has advocated for government, partner, and donor investments in transforming social attitudes and norms, policies, laws, and public opinion, all aimed at safeguarding and promoting the well-being, voices, and dignity of both displaced individuals and host communities.[1][6] RCK’s mission is to advocate for and safeguard the rights and dignity of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other forced migrants in Kenya and the wider East African region.[7] The organization operates based on five core pillars, namely legal aid and governance, peace and social justice, empowerment of women and girls, mental health and psychosocial support, and organizational development. [2][3][8]
Geographical reach
editThe Refugee Consortium of Kenya has offices in North, Kenya and its work encompasses the broader context of the refugee situation in Kenya and the region, the Great Lakes, and the Horn of Africa Region.[1] Additionally, the operational information from Kakuma, a significant refugee camp in Kenya, highlights the collaboration between Refugee Affairs and RCK which shows that RCK's influence extends to areas with a significant refugee presence, contributing to the protection and well-being of refugees in Kenya.[9]
Awards
editIn 2022, RCK was awarded as the first runner-up for Civil Society Organization of the Year by the Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi branch, showcasing their impact and efforts.[10]In 2021, the Law Society of Kenya's Nairobi branch awarded RCK for the 1st runner-up position in the category of Public Sector Legal Department of the Year. This prestigious accolade is bestowed based on merit, following a comprehensive evaluation and assessment process. It serves as recognition of RCK's exceptional standards of practice and delivery of legal services.[11]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ a b Coop, Outlandish (2019-07-23). "Refugee Consortium of Kenya". CHS Alliance. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Refugee Consortium of Kenya | Duke Social Movements". socialmovements.trinity.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "OUR TEAM – Refugee Consortium of Kenya". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Road, Haki House Ndemi; Maps, OFF MURINGA ROAD Box 25340-00603 Nairobi Kenya See map: Google (2019-01-27). "REFUGEE CONSORTIUM OF KENYA". landportal.org. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Refugee Consortium of Kenya | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Kenya: Refugee consortium of Kenya's asylum support and legal aid representation". ACSG. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ UNHCR, UNHCR (2015). "KAKUMA OPERATIONAL UPDATE". UNHCR.
- ^ "Reports – Refugee Consortium of Kenya". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Intern1, New York (2022-04-04). "Spotlight: Refugee Consortium of Kenya". PILnet. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
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