IsraAID<\/a>, Israel\u2019s leading NGO dedicated to international humanitarian aid, has operated in Kakuma since 2014, implementing programs in water, sanitation and hygiene, mental health, education, public health, and livelihoods training, among other sectors. As of February 2026, the organization was active in 12 countries worldwide, responding to both acute emergencies and protracted crises. During the visit, the Siegels toured community water points, schools, health and nutrition outreach sites, and safe spaces for at-risk children and teenagers.<\/p>\nKeith Siegel, who spent 484 days in Hamas captivity before his release in early 2025, said the trip underscored his commitment to raising awareness about humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring and after my captivity, I was astonished to see how many people advocated for my freedom and cared about my fate. That\u2019s what has given me hope. Now, I want to use my voice and my platform to amplify the voices of people living through devastating humanitarian situations, like here in Kakuma, where hundreds of thousands survive on one meal a day, with limited access to safe water, and few options for a better life,\u201d he said in an IsraAID statement.<\/p>\n\nSiegel highlighted IsraAID\u2019s work in installing large-scale water systems, screening refugees for malnutrition, and providing young people with safe learning environments.<\/p>\n
Humanitarian work<\/h3>\n Earlier this year, the Siegel couple announced their decision to enter humanitarian work in partnership with IsraAID, citing their experience in captivity and the support they received from Israeli society as motivating factors.<\/p>\n
IsraAID\u2019s chief executive, Yotam Polizer, said the organization was honored to host the Siegels in Kakuma, Kenya, and welcomed their efforts to advocate for global humanitarian causes.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt IsraAID, we are honored that Aviva and Keith Siegel have chosen to join our team,\u201d Polizer said, praising the dedication the couple has made to use their platform to spread awareness of humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n
IsraAID CEO, Polizer added, \u201cWe hope this visit is just the first step in a new global initiative to bring urgent relief and sustainable change to communities living through crisis and emergency, in Kakuma and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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