Boosting Refugee Integration through Language Acquisition (BRISLA)

Our program, “Boosting Refugee Integration through Language Acquisition (BRISLA)“, is being implemented in Kakuma refugee camp since 2021, and it has had a tremendous impact on the lives of refugees living in the camp. The project focuses on providing language education classes to both adults and young people, with a primary focus on English language acquisition as a tool to promote peaceful coexistence, access to quality education, and fighting against poverty.

We understand that language proficiency is a critical component of effective communication and integration, and we are dedicated to providing refugees with the skills they need to communicate with their host communities and access essential resources. 

Through our language education program, we provide refugees with the tools they need to improve their communication skills and engage with their host communities. We believe that by promoting effective communication, we can reduce misunderstandings and promote peaceful coexistence among different communities in the refugee camp.

Our program was designed with the objectives to:

• To provide language education classes to both adults and young people in Kakuma refugee camp, with a focus on English language acquisition.

• To improve refugees’ communication skills in English, both written and spoken, to enable them to effectively communicate with their host communities.
• To create a sustainable program that can continue even after the end of the project.

Through this project, we have recruited a team of dedicated volunteers from the refugee community who play a vital role in facilitating the language education classes. We have also established a learning center where refugees can attend language classes and access other educational resources.

In addition to language education, our project also aims to create a platform called Ground Based Youth Committee for Change Network, where refugees or program alumni can participate and apply their leadership skills. Through this platform, we aim to facilitate mentorship opportunities for learners and provide refugees with a space to network, improve their communication skills, and develop a sense of belonging.

The Ground Based Youth Committee for Change Network is designed to create sustainability for the program in the area, as it will provide a space for refugees to continue learning and growing beyond the scope of our language education classes. By building a strong network of leaders and mentors, we believe that we can empower refugees to become agents of change in their communities and promote positive growth and development.

Through our program, refugees can access essential education and other resources that improve their quality of life. By participating in the Ground Based Youth Committee for Change Network, they can develop valuable skills and relationships that will support them in their journey towards self-sufficiency and independence.

At Wings to Fly Initiative, we are passionate about empowering refugees through education and creating a sense of community and belonging. We believe that by providing refugees with the skills they need to communicate effectively and develop leadership skills, we can help them build better futures for themselves and their families.