We are proud to announce that Kyaka II Refugee-Led Organizations Network (KRLON) has been selected among 75 organizations across Africa (out of more than 4,000 applicants) to participate in the New Africa Fund AIFG 3rd Cohort Challenge.
This is a powerful continental fundraising campaign designed to unlock flexible funding for locally-led and refugee-led organizations driving sustainable change.
Our 2026 Goal: USD 117,961
This investment will directly strengthen:
- Livelihoods and Community Engagement
- Advocacy and Legal Empowerment
- Education Support
1. Livelihoods & Community Engagement (USD 80,200)
Building economic independence and social cohesion through:
- Supporting 100 single parents with agro-entrepreneurship and startup support
- Training 100 youth and young women in hands-on vocational skills (6 months program)
- Reaching 5,000 individuals through social cohesion, climate action, and sports initiatives
- Strengthening 36 Village Health Teams to support maternal and child health
Impact: Increased self-reliance, reduced vulnerability, and stronger community unity.
2. Education Support (USD 7,761)
Restoring hope and opportunity for vulnerable children and youth:
- Supporting 200 double orphans and children with special needs
- Enabling 80 youth to access English and employability-focused learning
Impact: Improved school retention, language skills, and employability pathways.
3. Advocacy & Legal Empowerment (USD 30,000)
Strengthening protection systems and inclusive leadership:
- Training 450 community leaders on refugee legal frameworks
- Onboarding 30 peace ambassadors
- Strengthening governance capacity for 50 RLO/CBO leaders
- Reinforcing legal awareness and GBV response mechanisms
Impact: Stronger protection systems, improved legal awareness, and inclusive governance.All interventions will be implemented in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Western Uganda, where refugee led solutions continue to transform lives from within the community.
Double Your Impact (March 1–30, 2026)
The Challenge officially runs from March 1st to March 30th, 2026.
Here’s the exciting part:
Every dollar raised above USD 5,000 will be matched (doubled).
This means your contribution will go twice as far in advancing youth empowerment, livelihoods, education, protection, and inclusive resilience.
Your support is not just a donation it is an investment in dignity, opportunity, and sustainable transformation.
Why This Matters
Through this Challenge, KRLON will mobilize unrestricted funding to strengthen and scale community-driven interventions. As a refugee-led network, we believe that solutions are most sustainable when designed and implemented by the communities they serve.
This opportunity, supported by the New Africa Fund, affirms the power and credibility of refugee-led leadership across Africa.
Be Part of the Movement
We invite you to:
- Donate
- Share our unique donation page within your network
- Circulate the link to potential supporters
- Encourage institutions, churches, mosques, companies, diaspora communities, and individuals to participate
🔗 Donate here: https://give-usa.keela.co/krlon-community-development-network-donate-page
Together, we invest in dignity.
Together, we build opportunity.
Together, we create sustainable change.