Did you know that IAFR has been working in Kakuma refugee camp (Kenya) since 2011? It’s an understatement to say that life there is tough. February was no exception. Yet, in the midst of the challenges, we can see God at work.

The 300,000 refugees in Kakuma refugee camp have been struggling to survive ever since the U.S. halted foreign aid in 2025. Many no longer receive any food ration. As always, widows, orphans, the elderly, and people with disabilities suffer the most.

Feeding 5,000

Last August, IAFR began partnering with a refugee church to provide emergency food assistance for the most vulnerable. In February, we sponsored a third distribution, enabling more than 5,000 people to receive a month’s worth of nonperishable food items, including beans, maize flour, oil, and salt.

Blown Away

Just one week later, on February 21, a violent storm swept across the semi‑desert and destroyed the church building. The next day, the pastor sent photos and videos of the damage. For the refugee community, this church is a lifeline—spiritually, emotionally, and practically. Its loss was a devastating blow.

We knew we needed to help them get back on their feet so they could continue their vital work, including organizing future food distributions. Thanks to the generosity of IAFR’s financial partners, we were able to respond immediately. Within days, we wired $4,700 to help them rebuild their sanctuary and church office.

“Having you [IAFR] as my partner is one of the greatest blessings in my life.”

Pastor Amos sent this message of gratitude via WhatsApp:

“Having you [IAFR] as my partner is one of the greatest blessings in my life and our church. You understand me, support me, and stand by me even when things aren’t easy like in this disaster [that] happened in Kakuma. I truly appreciate your strength, your kindness, and the love you give so freely. God bless you.”

$2 provides one month of food for a vulnerable refugee

Even as they rebuild, our partners are already planning the next emergency food distribution. Each distribution costs $10,000 and provides a month of food for at least 5,000 of the most vulnerable people in the camp. That means it costs less than $2 to feed one person for an entire month. The refugee‑led team on the ground continues to impress us with their efficiency and dedication.

The good news is IAFR has enough funding to sponsor this next distribution. But the need continues, and we have already begun planning for another later this year. To make that possible, we need to raise $8,740.

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Thank you for standing with our displaced brothers and sisters!

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