Lift CBO promotes youth talents, sustainable livelihoods, and social change in Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding communities.
Join us in creating opportunities, protecting the environment, and supporting marginalized youth.
Lift CBO is a non-profit organization based in Kenya. We work towards Improve access to education and skills training for refugees and host communities.
To promote youth talents, create a safe, sustainable living that enables social change, and education for marginalized communities.
We dream of the 21st century where everyone can influence decisions in the society that contribute to social change.
The Livelihood Program at Lift Community-Based Organization (Lift CBO) aims to strengthen community livelihoods in Kakuma Refugee Camp by equipping refugees and host community members with technical and digital skills. The program includes training in tailoring and dressmaking, catering and pastry, hairdressing and beauty, as well as digital skills such as computer literacy, digital marketing, and graphic design, providing participants with practical competencies for income generation.
Beyond skills training, the program offers support to help individuals start small businesses and access income-generating opportunities, fostering self-reliance, economic stability, and long-term resilience. Through this initiative, Lift CBO empowers community members to transform their skills into sustainable livelihoods, contributing to overall social and economic development.
The Environment & Agriculture Program at Lift Community-Based Organization (Lift CBO) focuses on promoting sustainable environmental practices and enhancing community resilience in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Our activities include combating deforestation through mass tree planting and encouraging communities to adopt self-sustaining practices that protect and preserve natural resources.
Through these efforts, the program fosters climate awareness, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship, empowering refugees and host community members to build eco-friendly livelihoods while contributing to a greener, healthier environment.
The Peacebuilding & Gender Equality Program at Lift Community-Based Organization (Lift CBO) focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable community in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The program empowers women and girls, addresses sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and ensures equal opportunities for all community members.
In addition, it fosters dialogue, conflict resolution, and collaboration, promoting peaceful coexistence and community cohesion. By combining gender empowerment with peacebuilding initiatives, the program contributes to a resilient, harmonious, and inclusive society.
LiftCBO promotes the use of renewable energy solutions, such as solar power, to provide sustainable, clean, and affordable energy for the community.
LiftCBO provides practical skills training to empower community members, enhance employability, and support income-generating opportunities for a sustainable livelihood.
The project uses solar-powered farming to improve food security, income generation, and sustainable livelihoods in Kakuma.
The project equips refugees and host community youth with practical skills for self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods in Kakuma.
The project promotes environmental conservation and climate resilience through tree planting and community awareness in Kakuma.
This Project equips refugee and host community with practical digital skills to promote employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.
Lift Community-Based Organization (Lift CBO) creates positive community impact in Kakuma by empowering refugees and host communities through skills training, environmental conservation, digital inclusion, and sustainable livelihood projects that promote self-reliance, resilience, and long-term socio-economic development.
We collaborate with organizations and foundations that share our vision for sustainable social change. Together, we amplify impact and create lasting solutions for the community.
Stay up-to-date with Lift CBO’s latest achievements, partnerships, and impact. This edition highlights our ongoing projects, success stories, and upcoming initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting environmental sustainability in Kakuma.
