WEALI webinar, July 1, 2014

Critical and growing because of conflict and forceful displacement of people.

In the East and Horn of Africa alone, UNHCR reckons that about 1.8 million refugees and more than 3M IDPs (include 340,000 in Dadaab)

11M people of concern in Africa in 2014, including stateless people and returnees.

Kenya is largest refugee hosting country in Africa, followed by Chad and Ethiopia.

Largest single refugee camp in Northern Kenya comprises 350,000 Somali refugees, as many as you have in Ethiopia.

Somalia, DRC, Sudan, South Sudan, CAR and Eritrea contribute largely to the increasing population of people of concern

Conflict- political, religious, land, resources, ethnic, economic, violation of dignity etc.

Environment factors/climate change-

drought, inadequate grazing grounds, infertile ground for agricultural production

Less water sources for drinking and domestic use

Hunger, disease and poverty

Basic needs of food, shelter and clothing Peace and Security Trauma healing Love and care Protection of human rights and freedoms Disease, health and sanitation Education and growth of children

Practice of religion and teachings of Jesus on plight of refugees (Matt. 25: 31-40): Mobilize Prayer and Care

Lead Agency for care and coordination services to refugees in camps

Counseling and Trauma healing

AEA partnership with RHP to coordinate work of churches and other NGOs

Advocacy- speaking out against anti-immigrant attitudes

Advocating for the rights of refugees and immigrants

Learn more about refugee and immigration issues

Resettle refugees in our communities Addressing root causes of humanity

vulnerability (Sin and salvation)