Who is this useful for?
Humanitarian practitioners, government actors, OPDs, inclusive education and livelihoods stakeholders, and disability rights advocates.
This resource, developed under the Inclusive Futures programme, presents key findings from inclusive education and livelihoods interventions for refugees with disabilities in Kenya. The report uses evidence from Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps. It highlights challenges such as lack of legal recognition, limited access to services, and increased vulnerability to violence and neglect. Many refugees with disabilities are excluded from mainstream humanitarian aid and school systems. They also face barriers in accessing assistive technology, health services, and job opportunities.
The report shares practical lessons for improving inclusion. These include person-centred approaches, partnerships with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), inclusive data collection, and cross-sector coordination. It also stresses the need for accessible services and inclusive policy frameworks. The resource encourages collaboration with refugee-led groups and calls for long-term investment in inclusive systems.