About Us

Understanding Forced Migration in Africa

FOMREK operates as a collaborative hub for knowledge generation, exchange,
and capacity strengthening.

About FOMREK

FOMREK responds to long-standing challenges in the visibility and inclusion of Global South scholars in forced migration research

The Forced Migration Research Network–Kenya (FOMREK) emerged from two key national workshops convened by the Kenya Evidence Platform Project in May and October 2024. Bringing together researchers from leading Kenyan universities and humanitarian organizations, the workshops emphasized the need to strengthen local academic voices in migration research and policy.

Following these deliberations, FOMREK was launched on October 30, 2024, at Maseno University by Vice Chancellor Professor Julius Nyabundi, in the presence of the Vice Chancellor of Kenya Presbyterian University.

Core Objectives
  • Conduct joint and interdisciplinary research among academia and practitioners.
  • Disseminate evidence-based information for policy formulation and implementation.
  • Build the capacity of early-career researchers on forced displacement.
  • Foster collaboration among institutions and stakeholders working with displaced populations.
Activities

1. Conducting and publishing applied research.
2. Hosting academic workshops, virtual trainings,
and annual conferences.
3. Establishing a documentation centre (physical
and digital).

1. Conducting and publishing applied research.
2. Hosting academic workshops, virtual trainings,
and annual conferences.
3. Establishing a documentation centre (physical
and digital).

1. Conducting and publishing applied research.
2. Hosting academic workshops, virtual trainings,
and annual conferences.
3. Establishing a documentation centre (physical
and digital).

Mission

To promote Kenya-led,
evidence-based research and
collaboration that informs policy
and contributes to humane and
sustainable solutions for forced
migration.

Vision

A leading academic and policy
network that produces and shares
Kenya-centered migration
knowledge to drive equitable
and durable outcomes for
displaced populations.

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Our Pillars

FOMREK Core Pillars

FOMREK responds to long-standing
challenges in the visibility and inclusion of
Global South scholars in forced migration
research. The network seeks to enhance
localized knowledge production, promote
collaboration between academia and
practitioners, and ensure that research
outcomes inform national and regional
policy agendas.