About Us

The Story Behind Reading Lenses

Reading Lenses was founded on the belief that displacement does not dictate destiny. Operating in Kakuma, Turkana West, our mission is to build dynamic and inclusive communities where reading, technology, and mentorship intersect. We provide youths, refugees, and IDPs with the critical tools they need to thrive—fostering resilience, self-reliance, and collaboration through education and life skills

Our Mission

To build dynamic and inclusive communities where reading, innovation, technology, arts, and leadership mentorships intersect

Our Vision

Empowering individuals to thrive through education, creativity, and life skills while fostering resilience, self-reliance, and collaboration

Our Impact

We deliver improved literacy outcomes, increased digital inclusion, stronger leadership skills, and tangible pathways to economic empowerment for youth and refugees

Our Core Programs

Girls Aid Project (GAP)

Girls Aid Project (GAP)

Empowering young girls through education, literacy, and targeted mentorship to promote gender equality and leadership

Library Refurbishing

Library Refurbishing

Improving access to safe, conducive learning spaces and cultivating a strong reading culture with updated learning materials.

Digital Inclusion

Digital Inclusion

Bridging the digital divide by equipping underserved youth with basic and intermediate skills for online work opportunities

Student Mentorship

Student Mentorship

Guiding students in academic and career development by connecting them with dedicated role models and professionals.

Breaking Barriers. Empowering Young Women.

The Girls Aid Project (GAP) empowers young girls through education, literacy, and mentorship. By providing safe spaces, digital skills training, and life skills workshops, we increase confidence, reduce early marriage risks, and create tangible pathways to economic empowerment

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Girls Empowered

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Mentorship Sessions

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Digital Skills Graduates

Our Gallery

Our Team

Luka Gatwech Deng

Founder, Executive Director

Simon Lokwang

Co-founder, Co-executive Director

Frank Joseph Otieno

Finance & Logistics

Meer Deng

Media & Communication

Bayak Par Nhial

Community-Lead

Changkouth James Deng

Operational Manager

Pal Pur

Program Coordinator