We are a community of refugees from many different countries, in Kakuma Kenya. we are using permaculture design and ideas to try and improve our lives and to support especially vulnerable people in our communities.
These images are supplied by Andre who is building up a record of is work here
Summary:
Andrelutula6@gmail.com and Steven Jones proposed a collaborative permaculture project with a focus on community impact in Kakuma. They emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among different CBOs and the potential of permaculture to address various community needs. The participants discussed the challenges and opportunities of uniting various organizations in Kakuma and proposed the formation of an umbrella organization, Compassion for Refugees Network, to achieve this unity.
They also discussed the potential of using permaculture as a unifying theme for broader community engagement and sustainability efforts in Kakuma. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene and continue the discussion.
Chapters & Topics:
Discussion on Collaborative Permaculture Project
andrelutula6@gmail.com suggests a collaborative permaculture project to benefit the community in Kakuma, focusing on the collective impact rather than individual interests. Steven Jones emphasizes the need for continuity and collaboration in permaculture initiatives to create a common thread and improve lives locally and globally. Both speakers express the importance of permaculture as a unifying force for various community initiatives.
* Maintaining continuity and collaboration in Kakuma
* Permaculture as a tool for community transformation
Building Community and Finding Solutions
andrelutula6@gmail.com and steven jones emphasize the significance of unity and community in the face of challenges, such as those experienced by refugee communities. They propose the idea of creating a platform with a common goal and express the importance of learning from each other’s experiences to build a positive future. The conversation also touches on the potential for learning from individuals who have put energy into supporting refugees, such as the permaculture teacher Morag Gamble and Rosanna Silvestro from Australia.
Discussion on Uniting Organizations in Kakuma
Steven Jones, Andrelutula6@gmail.com, and others discuss the need for a coordinated approach among organizations in Kakuma. They emphasize the potential benefits of uniting under a common platform and propose the creation of an umbrella organization to facilitate collaboration and resource sharing. The conversation also touches on using permaculture as a unifying theme for wider community engagement.
* Uniting different organizations under a common permaculture umbrella
* Vision for Kakuma as a leader in sustainability and community support
Action Items:
* Steven jones will facilitate conversations about using permaculture to bring together wider communities
* Andrelutula6@gmail.com will organize a zoom meeting to unite different organizations in Kakuma
* Andrelutula6@gmail.com will think about a theme for using permaculture to bring together wider communities
* Steven jones will facilitate conversations about the vision for Kakuma as a leader in sustainability and community support
* Andrelutula6@gmail.com will consider creating an umbrella organization for permaculture initiatives in Kakuma
