Unlocking
Protracted
Displacement
The rights of displaced persons, their protection and empowerment, should be at the heart of any programme approach
What we do
The search for durable solutions to the protracted displacement situation in East Africa and the Horn of Africa is a critical humanitarian and development concern. Displacement is a regional/cross-border issue with a strong political dimension, demanding a multi-sector response beyond the existing humanitarian agenda.
ReDSS seeks to improve joint learning and programming, inform policy processes, enhance capacity development and facilitate coordination in the collective search for durable solutions. It is a coordination and information hub that acts as a catalyst and agent provocateur to stimulate forward-thinking and policy development on durable solutions for displacement.
Our Members
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) was created in 2015 to maintain focused momentum and stakeholder engagement towards durable solutions for displacement-affected communities in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
ReDSS comprises 14 NGOs: Action against Hunger (French: Action Contre La Faim – ACF), ACTED, CARE International, Concern Worldwide, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), INTERSOS, Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), Save the Children, World Vision, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). DRC, IRC, and NRC form the ReDSS steering committee.
Where we work
Established in 2018, the ReDSS Kenya Unit is dedicated to enhancing durable solutions for displacement-affected communities in Kenya. Our approach involves informing programming and policies that promote the integration of displacement-affected communities, enabling them to lead safe, dignified, and productive lives.
Established in 2016, the ReDSS Somalia Country Unit is built upon the Somalia Solutions Analysis and collaboration among ReDSS members. This partnership is focused on enhancing coordination, addressing capacity needs, and fostering collective knowledge management to inform and strengthen the overall response to displacement in Somalia.
Established in 2018, the ReDSS Ethiopia Country Unit emerged through a strategic partnership with the European Union Trust Fund and UNHCR. Our focus is to bolster sustainable and development-oriented responses for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia aligned with the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) approach.
Established in 2020, the ReDSS Great Lakes Unit was founded as a coordination and information hub to increase the displacement-affected communities’ potential to integrate sustainably and live safe, dignified, and productive lives. The overall objective is to improve durable solutions programming and policies to support their inclusion.
Key figures of displacement in the region
ReDSS work is supported by
Durable Solutions ReflectionRegional Updates Durable Solutions Within a Changing Displacement Context: A Reflection from ReDSS
Conflict continues to displace millions across East Africa and the Great Lakes region, while climate shocks accelerate movement and undermine...
External ReportKenya What the Data Says: Kenya’s Refugee Longitudinal Study and the Road Ahead for Shirika
On 20 February 2026, the World Bank, UNHCR, and the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), with support from the...
Durable Solutions ReflectionRegional Updates 6 Financing Shifts That Help “Do More With Less” in Cyclical Climate Displacement
Needs are rising. Climate shocks are becoming more predictable. Funding is tightening.For places facing repeated drought-flood cycles, the question is...
EthiopiaEvents Advocating for Refugee Free Movement at the 2025 Banjul ACHPR Session: What We Learned
In late October 2025, I represented the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African...
EthiopiaEvents Rethinking the Role of Academia in IDP Response in Ethiopia: Reflections from the EFDEF Launch
Academia encompasses universities and research institutions engaged in scholarly study and thinking. Beyond publishing papers and teaching students, these institutions drive...
EthiopiaEvents Beyond Tokenism: Why Displacement-Affected Communities Need Power, Not Just Presence
On November 27, 2025, in Jigjiga, Ethiopia's Somali Region, government officials, UN agencies, humanitarian actors, and displacement-affected communities (DACs - refugees, IDPs,...