More than 25,000 vulnerable refugees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps have received food aid from the Global Methodist Church in partnership with the International Association for Refugees (IAFR).
The beneficiaries include the elderly, people with disabilities, orphans, widows, those living with chronic illnesses, and families unable to support themselves.
Each household received maize flour, beans, cooking oil and salt. The distribution was carried out in four phases to help families affected by a reduction in UNHCR humanitarian aid.
This marks the fifth distribution under the church-IAFR partnership. Camp committee and community leaders helped identify beneficiaries to ensure aid reached those most in need.
Rev. Amos Nyandwi, who oversees the relief project for the Global Methodist Church in Turkana, said the program is a lifeline for refugees facing severe hunger.
“We thank God for our partnership with IAFR. Since UNHCR aid decreased, many families have faced hunger and despair. Our goal is to ensure those in the most vulnerable situations receive food and have hope restored,” Rev. Nyandwi said.
He added that the aid is distributed without discrimination based on nationality, tribe or religion.
“We are working closely with community leaders to ensure the aid reaches the rightful beneficiaries. Our goal is to help those who are suffering the most and to show that there are still people who care about them during this difficult period,” he added.
Community leaders said the support is critical as food shortages worsen in the camps, and called for more collaboration between humanitarian organizations, faith groups and the community.
