Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-Kenya)

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍-𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 is a registered national network of RLOs in Kenya in association with the Registrar of Societies, formed in 2019. RELON-Kenya exists to unite the refugee-led organizations (RLOs) in Kenya so as to link them with opportunities, ideas, and funding, as well as provide a platform for the RLOs to network amongst each other and other key potential partners and stakeholders (at national, regional and global levels). The organization is a membership organization drawing members from both urban and camp-based refugee-led organizations. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 A strong network that advocates for inclusion and meaningful participation of RLOs and refugees in decision-making tables and policymaking processes on matters affecting their day-to-day lives and ‘speak on one voice’ when advocating for refugee rights and interests. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 To influence policymakers and donors through advocacy and networking for meaningful service provision and participation of RLOs on the decision-making tables and policymaking processes 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 We believe in fairness and equal treatment of all. 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 We believe in openness, accountability and accessibility. 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 We believe in honesty and have strong moral principles as we carry out our activities across the region. 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 We believe in providing equal access to opportunities and resources for RLOs without marginalization of any kind. 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 We believe in responsibility for all actions and fairness in the provision of services to the members. 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 We believe in interaction with others, sharing of information and collaboration.