About Peace for Development Refugees Initiative
Who We Are
The Peace for Development Refugees Initiative (PDRI) is a community-based organization established in March 2016 to address the needs and challenges of refugee communities. PDRI focuses on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children, youth, and women, through various programs aimed at education, sports, socioeconomic empowerment, and peacebuilding.
PDRI's vision is to foster durable peace through education, sports, and arts, improving the lives of vulnerable individuals under the slogan, "No peace, no bread." Their mission is to create inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds can unite and participate in activities that promote lasting peace and development.
What Peace For Development Refugees Initiative Does
Peacebuilding Program
PDRI’s Peacebuilding Program fosters dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among refugee and host communities in Kakuma. We work to prevent conflict and build lasting relationships through community mediation, youth-led initiatives, and awareness campaigns.
Our activities:
- Facilitating peace dialogues and reconciliation between communities.
- Training youth and community leaders in conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Celebrating International Peace Day through culture, drama, and sport to bring communities together.
Impact (2025)
This program strengthened trust and cooperation, empowered youth as peace ambassadors, and gave communities the tools to solve conflicts peacefully.
- Direct: ~700 community members
- Indirect: ~2500 people
Sports for Peace Program
Our Sport for Peace Program uses football, dodgeball, and other games as safe spaces for learning, teamwork, and personal growth. Sport is more than play—it’s a tool for teaching peace, life skills, and education to youth aged 13–17.
Our activities:
- Operating the Football Academy for boys and girls, focusing on skills, discipline, and teamwork.
- Introducing dodgeball and mixed-nationality teams to promote gender equality and cultural understanding.
- Providing life skills education, study support, and peace concepts integrated into sporting activities.
Impact (2025)
Youth gained confidence, formed friendships across communities, reduced idleness and negative behavior, and grew as leaders. Sport also strengthened community unity and created opportunities for mentorship and personal development.
- Direct: ~570 youth
- Indirect: ~1800 people
ICT (Digital Skills) Program
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The ICT Program equips young people with the digital skills and knowledge needed for education, entrepreneurship, and employment. By teaching both basic and advanced computer skills, PDRI empowers youth to participate fully in the digital world.
Our activities:
- Offering Basic and Advanced ICT Training, with 94 learners graduating in 2025.
- Providing practical digital projects for top-performing students.
- Training PDRI staff in digital storytelling and social media management.
- Supporting graduates to start small businesses or secure employment opportunities.
Impact (2025)
Youth gained confidence in computer use, developed career-ready skills, and explored self- reliance and innovation, building hope for the future.
- Direct: 94 youth
- Indirect: ~376 people