IGRM Kenya & Refugee Camps Weekly Impact Report | November 24–30, 2025
IGRM TeamFaith in Action: Restoring Hope, Empowering Families, and Raising Christ-Centered Leaders in Kakuma & Kalobeyei
Reporter: Thomas, Country Director | Facilitator: Uhuji
Quick Snapshot
- 7 Worship Services held indoors and outdoors
- 7 Sunday School classes for children held indoors and outdoors
- 5 Life-Skills & Vocational Training Sessions for adults
- 3 Youth Leadership Circles
- 4 Community Healing & Fellowship Gatherings
- 3 Community Service Initiatives : Clean-Up, Water Safety Awareness, Learning Kit Support
Impact: Hundreds of children, youth, and families strengthened spiritually, emotionally, and practically across Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement.
International Gospel Response Ministries (IGRM) brings hope to refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei through worship services, Sunday school, leadership training, women empowerment, vocational skills, and practical community projects — helping families grow in faith, resilience, and dignity.
Faith in Action: Hope That Stands Strong
This week showed again that God’s love is active, present, and transforming lives. Even in the challenges of refugee life, families gathered for worship, learning, support, and service. Faith brought strength. Community brought healing. Hope brought courage.
“Every time we meet, I feel renewed. God is carrying us,”
— Grace, mother in Kalobeyei
Through discipleship, leadership development, and life-skills programs, IGRM continued to empower both young and old to grow spiritually and rise with confidence.
Weekly Highlights & Impact
Seven Worship Services — Strength for Each Day
IGRM held 7 worship services in chapels, open-air grounds, and family shelters. Refugees worshipped joyfully, prayed together, and received teaching that strengthened hope and faith.
“God gives me peace even when everything around me is uncertain,”
— John, Kakuma youth member
Seven Sunday School Sessions — Growing Hearts of Faith
Children attended 7 Sunday school classes filled with songs, Bible stories, drawing activities, and lessons on kindness and obedience.
“I want to love others the way Jesus loves me,”
— 8-year-old boy, Kakuma 3
Five Life-Skills & Vocational Sessions — Building Abilities & Dignity
This week, five sessions helped adults strengthen skills in business planning, sewing, basic budgeting, emotional resilience, and problem-solving.
“These classes help me provide for my family and trust God in my journey,”
— Amina, single mother in Kalobeyei
Three Youth Leadership Circles — Raising Purpose-Driven Leaders
Young people met in three leadership circles to learn about responsibility, service, teamwork, and Christ-centered courage.
“True leadership is helping others rise. I want to be that kind of leader,”
— Young leader, Kakuma 2
Four Community Healing & Fellowship Gatherings — Hope for the Wounded
Residents came together for four gatherings focused on testimonies, prayer, and emotional support. These moments brought comfort to those dealing with trauma, loneliness, and uncertainty.
“Here, I feel safe. I feel heard. I feel loved,”
— Margaret, Kalobeyei mother of two
Three Community Service Initiatives — Faith Alive in Daily Life
IGRM supported three community projects designed to improve health, safety, and learning:
Camp Clean-Up & Hygiene Strengthening
Volunteers helped clean shared paths, shelters, and gathering areas.
Water Safety Awareness
Families learned about safe water use, boiling practices, and disease prevention.
Learning Kit Support for Children
Children received notebooks, pencils, Scripture activity pages, and reading materials.
“I am excited to learn with my new books!”
— 10-year-old girl, Kalobeyei
Why This Work Matters
This week reflects IGRM’s global commitment to holistic, faith-driven transformation:
- Worship Services: Strengthen hope and spiritual confidence
- Sunday School: Shape children with good values and Bible truth
- Life-Skills Training: Build practical skills for daily survival and dignity
- Youth Leadership Circles: Raise Christ-like leaders
- Healing & Fellowship: Support emotional and social well-being
- Community Service: Improve hygiene, learning, unity, and safety
Guiding Principle:
Faith that moves. Love that heals. Hope that builds strong communities.
Looking Ahead
In December, IGRM Kenya plans to:
- Start women’s micro-enterprise and savings groups
- Strengthen youth mentorship hubs in both locations
- Launch trauma-healing prayer groups
- Expand Bible study and discipleship leader development
- Organize End-of-Year Family Blessing Day for children and parents
Vision: Refugee communities restored by God’s love, empowered by skills, and united in peace and hope.
Partner With IGRM
Your prayer, partnership, and generosity make this ministry possible.
Join us in bringing hope that transforms.
Contact: office@igrmimpact.org
Website: www.igrmimpact.org
Donate: Support IGRM’s Refugee Ministry
With deep gratitude and hope,
Thomas
Country Director, IGRM Kenya & Refugee Camps.
IGRM exists to bring hope where it’s needed most and the Gospel where it’s least known. From refugee camps in Africa to newcomer communities in Canada, we serve with compassion, train disciples, plant churches, and respond boldly to the call of Christ. Every post we publish is an invitation to partner with us in reaching the nations with love, dignity, and truth. 🌐 Learn more at www.igrmimpact.org 📩 Contact: office@igrmimpact.org or Visit our Facebook Page.
