Overview
- Act: Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Act, 2013
- Formed: 2015
- CEO:
The Migrant Workers Welfare Fund in Kenya, established under the Migrant Workers Welfare Fund Act of 2013, aims to support the well-being of Kenyan migrant workers and their families. Its roles include providing welfare support, financial assistance, and reintegration programs for returning workers. The Fund also conducts awareness campaigns about workers’ rights, advocates for favorable policies, and collaborates with other organizations to enhance worker welfare. Additionally, it monitors migrant conditions abroad and offers emergency assistance in crises, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the migration process.
Functions
- Welfare Support: Provide welfare support and services to migrant workers and their families to ensure their well-being before, during, and after migration.
- Education and Awareness: Conduct awareness programs to educate migrant workers about their rights and responsibilities, enhancing their understanding of legal frameworks.
- Reintegration Programs: Facilitate reintegration programs for returning migrant workers to assist them in readjusting to life in Kenya and finding employment.
- Financial Assistance: Offer financial support to migrant workers facing hardships abroad or during the reintegration process.
- Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policies that protect the rights of migrant workers, ensuring they receive fair treatment in host countries.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with other government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to improve the welfare of migrant workers.
- Data Collection: Gather and analyze data on the migration trends of Kenyan workers to inform policy and program development.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building initiatives for migrant workers to enhance their skills and employability.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the conditions of Kenyan migrant workers abroad to ensure compliance with international labor standards and evaluate the effectiveness of welfare programs.
- Emergency Response: Develop emergency response mechanisms to assist migrant workers in crisis situations, including natural disasters or conflicts in host countries.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 30365-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
- Migrant Workers Welfare Fund – Nyayo House, 5th Floor
- PR79+577, Posta Rd, Nairobi
- info@migrantworkers.go.ke
- +254 (0) 20 222 1036 / +254 (0) 20 222 1827