- Source: Refugee Consortium of Kenya
The Refugee Consortium of Kenya (Refugee Consortium of Kenya) also called Haki House (Right House), is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1998 by Ms. Abi Gitari to address the increasingly complex and deteriorating refugee situation in Kenya, the Great Lakes, and the Horn of Africa Region. RCK was founded by Ms. Abi Gitari and Justice Mbogholi Msagha as a co-founder. Eunice Ndonga-Githinji is its current Executive Director.
Focus area
Since its establishment, the organization's goals have adapted to remain relevant to both displaced individuals and host communities. Over the years, RCK has advocated for government, partner, and donor investments in transforming social attitudes and norms, policies, laws, and public opinion, all aimed at safeguarding and promoting the well-being, voices, and dignity of both displaced individuals and host communities. RCK’s mission is to advocate for and safeguard the rights and dignity of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other forced migrants in Kenya and the wider East African region. The organization operates based on five core pillars, namely legal aid and governance, peace and social justice, empowerment of women and girls, mental health and psychosocial support, and organizational development.
Geographical reach
The Refugee Consortium of Kenya has offices in North, Kenya and its work encompasses the broader context of the refugee situation in Kenya and the region, the Great Lakes, and the Horn of Africa Region. Additionally, the operational information from Kakuma, a significant refugee camp in Kenya, highlights the collaboration between Refugee Affairs and RCK which shows that RCK's influence extends to areas with a significant refugee presence, contributing to the protection and well-being of refugees in Kenya.
Awards
In 2022, RCK was awarded as the first runner-up for Civil Society Organization of the Year by the Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi branch, showcasing their impact and efforts.In 2021, the Law Society of Kenya's Nairobi branch awarded RCK for the 1st runner-up position in the category of Public Sector Legal Department of the Year. This prestigious accolade is bestowed based on merit, following a comprehensive evaluation and assessment process. It serves as recognition of RCK's exceptional standards of practice and delivery of legal services.
See also
Law Society of Kenya
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
The Youth Cafe