Walking Together Toward a Brighter Future
JAL — Journey Ahead for Livelihoods — is a community-based organization founded and led by residents of Kakuma and Kalobeyei. We build pathways from aid dependency to self-reliance through education, empowerment, and sustainable development.
Our Vision & Mission
Rooted in community, driven by purpose, walking every step together.
Our Vision
A self-reliant, educated, peaceful, and empowered community living with dignity, harmony, and equal opportunities for all.
Our Mission
To mobilize savings, provide accessible micro-credit, develop livelihood value chains, and deliver welfare services that uplift the socio-economic well-being of members and communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Our 10 Flagship Programs
Each program was designed in response to a specific challenge we see in our community every day.
Adult English Basic Training Program
Eradicating language barriers and building functional literacy for adults who missed formal schooling.
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ICT Program
Bridging the digital divide with computer basics, coding, design, and cybersecurity awareness.
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Orphanage Support Program
Securing the dignity and future of orphans and vulnerable children through comprehensive care.
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Early Pregnancy Mothers: Learning and Empowerment
Reclaiming the potential of young mothers through accelerated learning and vocational skills.
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Entrepreneurship Program
Transitioning from aid dependency to self-reliance through business development and micro-credit access.
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Boy Child Neglect Program
Combating systemic neglect of young men through mentorship, sports, and technical apprenticeships.
Learn MoreOur Core Values
Six principles that shape every decision, every program, and every relationship.
Community Ownership & Participation
We believe lasting change is driven by the community itself. Every program is designed with — not just for — the people we serve.
Transparency & Accountability
We operate openly, share information freely, and hold ourselves answerable to our members, partners, and beneficiaries.
Equity & Inclusion
We ensure that women, youth, persons with disabilities, refugees, and host communities all have equal access to opportunities.
Respect for Human Dignity
We treat every person with respect, recognizing their inherent worth and potential regardless of their circumstances.
Integrity & Ethical Leadership
We lead by example, upholding the highest ethical standards in all our decisions, relationships, and operations.
Sustainability & Self-Reliance
We design programs that build lasting capacity, reduce aid dependency, and create pathways to independent livelihoods.
Who We Serve
We serve eleven beneficiary groups across Kakuma and Kalobeyei, ensuring no one is left behind.
Our Theory of Change
From inputs to impact — a clear pathway from resources to lasting community transformation.
Community mobilization, local and external partnerships, financial resources, volunteer time, training materials, and institutional infrastructure.
Literacy and ICT classes, savings groups, vocational training, mentorship programs, sanitation campaigns, sports leagues, advocacy workshops, and welfare support.
Trained individuals, established savings groups, constructed facilities, planted trees, organized events, and distributed materials.
Improved literacy and digital skills, increased household incomes, reduced school dropouts, better hygiene practices, stronger social cohesion, and greater inclusion of PWDs and women.
A self-reliant, educated, peaceful, and empowered community living with dignity, harmony, and equal opportunities for all.