UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and DIB Bank Kenya appeal to individuals and businesses in Kenya to extend a helping hand to refugees and host communities in Dadaab before the end of the holy month and Eid Al-Fitr. All funds raised via UNHCR’s Ramadan campaign will be utilised to improve shelter conditions and access to water for the most vulnerable families in Dadaab.
This urgent appeal comes after a successful iftar fundraiser was co-hosted by both organizations, raising Ksh11 million, equivalent to 55 per cent of the campaign’s target. UNHCR takes this opportunity to thank its supporters, and DIB Bank Kenya to thank its customers, for the support provided thus far, and calls upon them and upon the wider public to help meet the campaign’s target.
“Ramadan is a special month for many. Every year, we have been witnessing the outpouring of solidarity and generosity from a wide range of supporters in Kenya and across Africa. This year is no different. We thank those who have already supported and kindly call upon businesses and individuals to provide a much-needed lifeline to people forced to flee, and the communities hosting them. Zakat contributions provide shelter kits, while Sadaqah donations maintain access to fresh, clean water,” Chief of UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships Africa Nancy Aburi stated.
“We are very pleased with our partnership with UNHCR for the iftar fundraiser which facilitated raising more than half the campaign’s target. DIB Bank Kenya remains committed to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, in the service of those most in need within Kenya. We thank our customers for engaging with this worthy cause, and we call upon them to kindly support UNHCR’s Ramadan campaign,” DIB Bank Kenya’s Head of Treasury & representing the CEO’s Office Mary Kanuku stated.