RAHA is a youth-led community organization empowering refugees and host communities through language preservation, sports, and guidance — healing hearts and building brighter tomorrows.
When people are supported emotionally, connected to their culture, and given space to grow their talents, they can heal and build better lives.
RAHA was formed by young refugees who saw many people — especially youth — struggling with trauma, stress, loss of culture, unemployment, and lack of guidance. We exist to respond to these challenges in a simple and practical way.
To empower youth and community members through language preservation, sports and talent development, and guidance and counselling services that promote mental well-being, unity, and self-reliance.
Integrity
Acting ethically and transparently
Innovation
Encouraging creativity and new ideas
Respect
Treating everyone with dignity
Excellence
Pursuing the highest quality
Collaboration
Fostering teamwork globally
Diversity
Inclusion for all backgrounds
Impact Stories
Voices From Our Community
RAHA helped me reconnect with my native language and culture. I finally feel proud of who I am.
HM
Huol Malual Gai
Youth Participant
Through the sports program, I learned discipline and leadership. It gave me a sense of purpose.
JM
James Mawien
Sports Program Member
The counselling sessions gave me a safe space to heal. I feel heard and supported.
Raise Again Hope Again (RAHA) is a youth-led community-based organization working in Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding host communities. The organization was formed by young refugees who saw many people — especially youth — struggling with trauma, stress, loss of culture, unemployment, and lack of guidance.
RAHA exists to respond to these challenges in a simple and practical way. We believe that when people are supported emotionally, connected to their culture, and given space to grow their talents, they can heal and build better lives.
People living in Kakuma Refugee Camp face many difficulties every day. Many youth have experienced conflict, violence, displacement, and separation from family members. These experiences often lead to trauma, stress, depression, and hopelessness.
At the same time, many young people are losing their native languages and cultural identity. There are limited safe spaces for counselling and emotional support. Youth lack positive activities to develop skills and talents. Social tension exists between different communities. RAHA was created to address these problems in a human and respectful way.
Our Purpose
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Vision
RAHA envisions a peaceful and hopeful community where young people are emotionally strong, proud of their identity, and able to create positive futures for themselves and others.
Our Mission
To empower youth and community members through language preservation, sports and talent development, and guidance and counselling services that promote mental well-being, unity, and self-reliance.
