This June, as the world commemorated World Refugee Day under the global theme “Until Everyone Is Safe,” FAWE Kenya and FAWE Africa reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that no refugee learner is left behind. From Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya, FAWE Kenya brought together governments, communities, and development partners in a powerful demonstration of solidarity. Through the GPE-KIX TUSEME Project, we continue to transform the lives of displaced young people, proving that education remains the most powerful pathway to dignity, hope, and lasting opportunity.

In Garissa County, the GPE-KIX TUSEME Project brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, teachers, school leaders, parents, learners, civil society organizations, and development partners at Central Hagadera Comprehensive School. The dialogue, convened by FAWE Kenya in collaboration with FAWE Africa and HERS-EA, addressed persistent challenges affecting refugee learners: poverty, linguistic barriers, teenage pregnancy, and deep-rooted cultural norms that continue to undermine girls’ education. Participants acknowledged the transformative impact of TUSEME Clubs — whose name means Let Us Speak Out in Kiswahili — and called for scaling up the intervention to more schools. The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the project, recognizing that when refugee voices are heard and empowered, real change follows.

Across this intervention, one message rang clear: education is the most powerful tool for restoring dignity and unlocking potential for refugee youth. Through technical and vocational education, STEM training, and the transformative power of TUSEME Clubs, refugee learners are not only accessing education but are becoming leaders, advocates, and active contributors to their communities.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Education in Kenya, the GPE-KIX Programme, IDRC, HERS-EA, the Lutheran World Federation, and all our partners who make this work possible. Together, we stand in solidarity with refugees — until everyone is safe.