Mohamed Maalim

Communications #UNHCR, the UN
@Refugees agency covering Dadaab refugee complex, Kenya.

[AB⚕ @AbsoluteBruno]

That little boy was in tears, yet he was still consoling his father. This might be the most emotional moment I’ve ever seen in football🥹❤️❤️

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Strengthening 🇰🇪 national child protection system means ensuring no child is left behind.

Together with @DRSKenya & @UNICEFKenya, we brought together Gov't, partners, NGOs & refugee communities to help ensure refugee children are included in national child protection services.

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

Pleased to have joined colleagues from @DRSKenya, @UNICEFKenya & partners to advance inclusion of refugee children in Kenya's national child protection system.

Building on strong Gov't leadership, we discussed practical actions to make inclusion a reality through Shirika Plan.

[kira 👾 @kirawontmiss]

let him cook

[William Ejalu @wejalu]

Yesterday in Dadaab, World Refugee Day was not just commemorated, it was lived. Amid cultural performances, football matches, market stalls and a striking fashion showcase, resilience was on full display. Each moment told a story of people who, despite loss, refuse to be defined by it; people who are building, trading, creating, and shaping their own futures.

Here, the message “Until everyone is safe” takes on a deeper meaning. Safety must go beyond protection; it must be about dignity, inclusion, and opportunity. It must mean access to markets, services, and decision-making spaces. It must mean recognising refugees not as beneficiaries, but as partners and contributors.

In Dadaab, this shift is beginning to take shape. Through the #SHIRIKA Plan and the ambition of #50by35, we are seeing the contours of a different future; one where refugee settings evolve into integrated municipalities, where refugees and host communities grow together, share responsibility, and co-create solutions.

But frameworks alone are not enough. What is required is a collective shift in mindset; from working for refugees to working with them, from parallel systems to inclusive ones, from burden to possibility. Because lasting change will be defined not by assistance, but by shared ownership.

As I reflect on my final World Refugee Day in Dadaab in this role, I leave with one conviction: when people are given the chance, they do not just survive; they lead.

#WorldRefugeeDay #Dadaab #UntilEveryoneIsSafe #50by35 #SHIRIKA #RefugeeInclusion #SharedResponsibility #FromAidToOpportunity #HumanDignity #RefugeesAreContributors #ThinkWithRefugees #LocalSolutions #GlobalImpact #UNHCR #LeadershipInAction #WilliamsTell

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

For over three decades, Kenya 🇰🇪 has provided safety to generations of people forced to flee.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we recognize the Government and people of Kenya, host communities, refugees and partners whose efforts continue to turn protection into opportunity.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

📍Dadaab

Culture, dance, poetry, sport, fashion, and music brought communities together to mark #WorldRefugeeDay.

The celebrations were also a tribute to Kenya's generosity and to the communities that have welcomed refugees and made it possible for many to rebuild their lives.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

What does safety look like?

It can mean the opportunity to work, earn a living, and contribute to your community.

in Kakuma, during a #WorldRefugeeDay market, refugee & host farmers, traders, and entrepreneurs showcased how inclusion, food security, and self-reliance intersect.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Refugees, hosts, Govt. officials, & partners came together for a Solidarity Walk in Kakuma to mark #WorldRefugeeDay 💙.

The walk was both a call to uphold the right to seek safety and a moment to recognize the generosity of Kenya and the people of Turkana for welcoming refugees.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

From refugee athletes chasing Olympic dreams to entrepreneurs growing businesses and refugee-led organizations strengthening their communities, Kakuma is full of stories of possibility.

Thank you, @FatimaMCole, for highlighting the power of inclusion ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Access to clean water 🚰 is a basic right for every child.

This #DayOfTheAfricanChild, we joined partners in Dadaab & Kakuma to recognize that safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are essential to children's health, protection, dignity and future, especially for refugee children.

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

In Dadaab, Aden is not waiting for others to tell his community’s story.

Through his YouTube channel, he's showing the talent & everyday life that often goes unseen.
This #WorldRefugeeDay, he reminds us that safety is also the freedom to be heard, seen & known on your own terms.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

What began as a simple idea has grown into opportunities for young refugees in Kakuma.

Through sport, mentorship, and leadership, @Lichgatkoi is helping young people build confidence, find safety, belonging, and pursue their potential through basketball 🏀.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

For Tololinda, education is opening doors to opportunity and change.

Learning alongside students from different backgrounds has reinforced her belief that inclusion benefits everyone.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate education as a pathway to opportunity and inclusion.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay.

Help keep the promise of safety alive. Stand with refugees.

Across Kenya 🇰🇪 , refugees and host communities are shaping a shared future together. Until everyone is safe, the work is not done.

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay tomorrow, Arno’s story reminds us that safety also means opportunity.

As he prepares for the youth olympics in Dakar, his journey shows what becomes possible when young refugees are given the chance to train, grow and pursue their potential.

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Mary's dream is simple: use her education to help others.

Having completed her studies with practical hands-on hospital placements, she hopes to return and support her community.

Safety includes access to education, skills, and opportunities to give back.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[UNHCR KENYA @UNHCR_Kenya]

Safety is more than protection. It is the freedom to learn, create, and build a future.

For Diyaro, that future is behind the camera. Through photography, she is developing skills, pursuing her passion, and working towards turning her talent into a business.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

My first visit to Kakuma as @UNHCR_Kenya Representative, ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, was a chance to listen and learn from refugees, host communities and partners.

From sport and livelihoods to refugee-led action, I saw how inclusion creates opportunity and strengthens solutions.

[Fatima Mohammed-Cole @FatimaMCole]

Returning to Dadaab felt deeply personal.

I served here years ago and returned this week as @UNHCR_Kenya Representative.

Ahead of World Refugee Day, Dadaab reminds us that everyone has the right to seek safety.
Safety must be matched by dignity, inclusion and opportunity.