Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Additional Competencies And Certifications
Work And Community Service
Languages
Timeline
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Deng Mach

Kakuma Refugee Camp,Kenya

Summary

I am a motivated and change-driven community leader with a strong passion for education and its power to change destinies and rebuild communities. I have a solid background in humanitarian aid, youth empowerment, and mentorship, dedicated to making education a basic human right accessible to both nationals and refugees.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Teacher

St. Paul Refugee Secondary School
Kakuma, Kenyq
01.2024 - Current
  • Taught English, Mathematics, and Life Skills to young refugee learners
  • Provided social-emotional support and created a safe learning environment
  • Collaborated with teachers to address academic and behavioral challenges
  • Facilitated extracurricular activities to enhance confidence and teamwork
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Accountability Director

Kalobayei Resettlement Program
Kalobayei, Kenya
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw fair distribution of food and essential supplies to resettled families
  • Facilitated community dialogue sessions to gather feedback and address concerns
  • Developed protection frameworks for safe reporting of abuse or exclusion
  • Conducted training workshops on accountability and ethical leadership

Education

Bachelor in Social Justice - Law

Brandeis University
Massachusetts , USA
08.2025 - 12.2025

College access program - supporting refugee students' entry into higher education

Elimisha Kakuma
Kakuma Refugee Camp

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Anestar Boys High School
Nakuru, Kenya

Skills

  • Community Engagement and Advocacy
  • Program Leadership and Coordination
  • Youth Mentorship and Capacity Building
  • Educational Support and Child Protection
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution and Emotional Intelligence
  • Project Planning and Time Management
  • Adaptability and Cultural Sensitivity
  • Community outreach
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational support
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ethical leadership
  • Supervision and leadership

References

  • Anika Brennan, Managing Director, Elimisha Kakuma, abrennan@elimishakakuma.org, +254717173403
  • Mr Akau Bior, Head Teacher, St. Paul Refugee Secondary School, akaubior@gmail.com

Additional Competencies And Certifications

  • Basic Coding Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Graduated with Distinction and Honors - KCSE 2022
  • Community Volunteer - Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
  • Fluent in English, Swahili, Dinka

Work And Community Service

  • Childcare Volunteer Teacher, St. Paul Refugee Secondary School, Kakuma, Turkana, 01/01/24, 01/01/25, Taught English, Mathematics, and Life Skills to young refugee learners, Provided social-emotional support and created a safe learning environment, Collaborated with teachers to address academic and behavioral challenges, Facilitated extracurricular activities to enhance confidence and teamwork
  • Accountability Director, Kalobayei Resettlement Program, Kalobayei, Turkana, 01/01/24, 04/01/25, Oversaw fair distribution of food and essential supplies to resettled families, Facilitated community dialogue sessions to gather feedback and address concerns, Developed protection frameworks for safe reporting of abuse or exclusion, Conducted training workshops on accountability and ethical leadership

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Bachelor in Social Justice - Law

Brandeis University
08.2025 - 12.2025

Volunteer Teacher

St. Paul Refugee Secondary School
01.2024 - Current

Accountability Director

Kalobayei Resettlement Program
01.2024 - 04.2025

College access program - supporting refugee students' entry into higher education

Elimisha Kakuma

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Anestar Boys High School
Deng Mach