East & Southern Africa

Understanding the Context

The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in East and Southern Africa has increased by 70% since 2020.

  • Around 9.6 million people are internally displaced, and 4.7 million people are refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Every country in the region is either in conflict or neighbouring a country in conflict.
  • In 2021, the crisis in Ethiopia drove millions of people from their homes, causing a spike in displacement in a region where the crises in Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan had already forced millions of people to flee in recent years.
  • The Horn of Africa also remains a major route for mixed movements to and from the Arabian Peninsula and to Europe.
  • Predominantly development contexts are now changing to more humanitarian contexts.

East & Southern Africa – Kaya Courses

Basic Psychological First Aid
Basic Psychological First Aid

This course will teach you the tools and skills to provide effective psychological support based on best practices globally, that you can tailor to your lifestyle, family, friends and communities.

Disaster Risk Reduction And Management
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

This course has been designed to provide an in-depth overview of DRRM to humanitarian professionals in East Africa interested in expanding their knowledge on DRRM.

Introduction To The Core Humanitarian Standard (Swahili)
Introduction to the Core Humanitarian Standard (Swahili)

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (the CHS) tells organisations and individuals how to ensure they deliver quality, effective and accountable humanitarian responses.

Introduction To Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition

This UNICEF module provides a introduction to nutrition - one of UNICEF’s focus areas. It introduces work approaches, core concepts and interventions.

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Partners in East & Southern Africa

The Kenya Institute Of Management
Kenya Red Cross
Masinde Muliro University
Kakamega County
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What people say

“Being a humanitarian means that I’m always helping and trying to improve the lives of other people. During the
lockdown, I managed to undertake a course on how to address gender-based violence (GBV) in emergencies.
It expanded my knowledge and I was able to help the victims of GBV with a lot of confidence.”

Sharon, Kaya Learner, Uganda

“I discovered a lot about my hidden potential and built more self-confidence especially in leadership and teamwork!”

Participant, HOP Response Simulation, Kenya

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“I have seen first-hand the hardship and trauma that people go through when they are suffering from drought or a conflict. We must make sure that the East Africa region and the Horn of Africa, is more coordinated, more expertise and a cross-border effort. “

Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

East & Southern Africa Impact Stories

HPass Support Services: Q&A With Dr Kennedy Waningu, International College Of Peace Studies

HPass Support Services: Q&A with Dr Kennedy Waningu, International College of Peace Studies

The International College of Peace Studies (ICPS) was set up in 2019 to provide training programs in Disaster Management, Humanitarian Diplomacy, Peace building and Conflict Resolution. The ICPS is registered in the Republic of Kenya, as an independent education institution that provides practical professional training, by the State Department of Education.
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Learning With Kaya: Meet Ignatius

Learning with Kaya: Meet Ignatius

Ignatius is from Nigeria. He has over 6 years of experience in community development where he works with students and vulnerable people.
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Learning With Kaya: Meet Prince

Learning with Kaya: Meet Prince

Prince works as a farm strategist and agricultural program coordinator for a company in Nigeria. He is also a community based volunteer and has been using Kaya for two years to boost his humanitarian skills.
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