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SKILLS CHANGE LIVES
SKILLS CHANGE LIVES is a Community-Based Organization (C.B.O) founded in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in the country of Uganda. We support Refugees to become self-reliant and create job opportunities that will promote health and wealth attitudes to people for their well-being and prepare a better future for our communities. We provide life skills and Professional Skills, Entrepreneurship Courses, Business Management, Mentoring, ICT Technology, financial literacy ... WHY WE ARE DOING IT? We want Refugees to build the foundation of their lives that will prevent them from doing things that hurt their lives and their community. E.g.: Joining bad peer groups, Early Marriages and Pregnancies to Women, and Ignoring to exploit their full potential due to this unemployment. HOW WE ARE DOING IT Providing a Free scholarship to Refugees so that they can learn, explore and be able to use their creativity in building their lives. Empowerment&Mentorship: This is all about empowering and keeps on doing a follow-up in the development of their activities. Business consultation: supporting the youth to know, grow and understand the criteria for having a successful business. Success Stories We are passionate about transforming Nakivale and making it a better place to live by building strong pillars of success that will reduce unemployment and promote health and wealth attitudes to people which will be the source of inspiration to everyone whether in or outside the Refugee Camp.
Advocacy Training and Education Hub
Advocacy Training & Education Hub is an initiative of refugee leaders seeking to address the challenges of many IDPs, asylum seekers, stateless people and refugees across sub-Saharan Africa. We strive to empower refugees by providing them with adaptable educational and employment opportunities, advocating for their rights, and providing the resources and assistance they need to succeed. Our belief is based on recognizing refugees' unique perspectives and valuable skills, and we actively work to create opportunities for them to contribute their talents and expertise to the workforce. Through our advocacy efforts, we work tirelessly to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and advocate for their rights to education and equitable opportunities. We collaborate with local and international partners, and NGOs to create a supportive network that shares resources, knowledge, and best practices. By mobilizing the collective efforts of various stakeholders, we aim to create sustainable and impactful change for the communities we serve.
African Solidarity Campaign-AfriSoC
African Solidarity Campaign (AfriSoC) is a pana-African non-profit organization based in Richards Bay KwaZulu Natal South Africa, working to promote peaceful resolution of conflicts and/or disputes, combating any form of violence against women and children, discouraging any sort of racial discrimination, racism, xenophobia and related intolerance between communities. Registered under the department of social development with Reg. No: 235-967 NPO... /Our Vision is to become a leading civil society movement to mining unity, solidarity and wellbeing of African people.. /Our Mission is to address social and structural drivers of poverty and promote unity in diversity by building resilient communities..
Humanitarian Resilience Aid
OUR MISSION RetraiN and improve the lives of refugee communities through health, livelihoods, and technology education, and impact refugees in general. promote better health in the community,help them start their own business, and find employment with different job providers. Preparing children; people with disabilities and young refugee to create the best sustainable financial income for themselves for a better future. OUR VISION Healthy, wealthy, peaceful, developed, educated and dignified communities. AREAS OF INTEREST: HRA is interested in the following areas to improve poverty reduction. 1.life skills refugee Education 2. Empowerment of health education 3. Psychosocial empowerment and physiotherapy AREAS OF INTERVENTION 1. Education 2. livelihoods 3. children and women/Youth Empowerment and Development(CWYED) we are teaching community health and physiotherapy to Kakuma 2 Fuji Primary School at 3:20 pm and Kalubayei Settlement Primary School At the same time now we are request the room host community to start our activities. ACTIVITIES: 1. Health education community health and physiotherapy 2. psychosocial awareness of seniors 3. physiotherapy for people with disability. FUTURE PLAN: 1. Diabetic Orientation Awareness 2.ICT training for refugees 3. Community development and empowerment.
WARDI UGANDA
Women action for rural development initiative (WARDI) is a Refugee Led organization (RLO) that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged people through better access toEarly childhood Education, livelihood and protection services. WARDI is committed to ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable development in Imvepi refugee’s settlement, Terego district. As a self-governing, private, not-for-profit organization, WARDI works to complement state-led efforts to reduce poverty by providing support to Refugees and Host communities. The organization partners with local and international NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders to drive change and help those living in extreme poverty. WARDI implements various programs designed to address specific causes of extreme poverty in the Refugees communities in Imvepi refugee’s settlement. It focuses on livelihoods, education, emergencies, gender equality, and innovations. The core of the organization's work is empowering local communities to build their self resilience and ensure their transformation is sustainable and long-lasting, with an aim to achieve a vision of a world free of poverty, fear, and oppression.
LAMUKA INNOVATION CENTER
Lamuka Innovation Center is a dynamic, refugee-led non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. Established in 2019, our mission is to empower refugees and the host community through comprehensive vocational training programs. We offer training in tailoring, hairdressing, fashion design, agribusiness, and soapmaking, equipping individuals with the skills needed to create their own opportunities and sustain their livelihoods. In addition to technical skills, we emphasize entrepreneurship and business development, providing our beneficiaries with the knowledge and tools to thrive in competitive markets. Our business and financial literacy education ensures that participants can manage their ventures effectively and achieve economic independence. We believe in the power of community-driven development and work closely with local partners and stakeholders to maximize our impact. By fostering resilience, dignity, and socio-economic development, we contribute to the overall well-being and prosperity of the Nakivale community. Our approach is holistic, addressing not only the immediate needs for vocational skills but also the broader requirements for successful entrepreneurship and business management. At Lamuka Innovation Center, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where refugees can learn, grow, and become self-reliant. Our programs are designed to be accessible and practical, ensuring that participants can apply their new skills directly to improve their lives and those of their families. Through our efforts, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient community in Nakivale, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
SRMC
SRMC is an intersectional multi- and interdisciplinary group of dynamic professionals providing sustainable solutions for an array of community and business verticals, driven by knowledge, integrity and performance. We bring in-depth knowledge and experience to cater specific needs, acting as a one-stop solutions provider, to offer a full spectrum of competencies needed to deal with the challenges currently faced by people in their pursuit of social, economic and personal progress. At SRMC, we are dedicated to continuously evolving and improving each day. Our unwavering commitment to a focused and consistent approach ensures that we deliver expert results that consistently surpass the expectations. We are passionate about creating meaningful change and enhancing lives through tailored support and innovative solutions. Our team is committed to advancing understanding, providing resources, and fostering inclusion for individuals with autism and their families. By focusing on personalized and effective approaches, we strive to make a positive difference and contribute to a more inclusive and supportive community. Join us in our mission to drive progress and enrich lives.
Refugee Empowerment for Sustainable Development in Africa
Refugee empowerment for sustainable development in Africa (RESDA) is Refugee led organization founded in 2020 by both refugees and nationals ,RESDA unites refugees and host communities through avenues like sports, adult literacy, Early childhood education, Vocational skills training for women and girls, livelihood programs for youth, Supporting teenager pregnant girls , Agricultural practices and Humanitarian aid in order to address social and economic issues such as ethnic conflicts, psychosocial problems, hunger and malnutrition, poor climate ,poverty , lack of access to education, unemployment, vulnerability and disabilities amongst refugees and host communities OBJECTIVES To be a collective voice for all communities and vulnerable groups in order to promote with inclusive participation in sustainable development programs through education initiatives and livelihood programs. To encourage peace and unity among different nationals in the refugee settlement and host communities. To empower the special interest and vulnerable persons . To encourage various economic ,social ,cultural and religious inter relations with in the community . To identify ,track, monitor and promote talents and skills for sustainability To ensure proper service delivery in partnership with all stakeholders in settlement camps To promote gender equality in the community for sustainable development and unity To responding to the emergences caused by any out come VISION Well established and sustainable community in refugee setting MISSION RESDA`s mission is to empower communities socially and economically through talent, skills, peace building and sustainable development goals setting to overcome the burdens of underdevelopment and vulnerability CORE VALUES Transparency and accountability Integrity; we are honest, responsible, reliable and trustworthy as we carry out our mission Partnerships; we believe in working in collaboration with all stakeholders We value the trust of our stakeholders Knowledge Passion Foster positive changes in the communities Commitments to human rights and values
Youth Association for Peace and Development YAPD
Youth Association for Peace and Development (YAPD) is a registered non-profit, nongovernmental, development and Refugee led initiative organization dedicated to fighting poverty and injustices to reduce human suffering and enhances communities’ livelihoods YAPD is legally registered with the State ministry of humanitarian affairs under Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in 2018. The registration number is 47 giving YAPD the legal status and humanitarian position to operate in any part of the Western Equatoria State. Our vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. MISSION “Is to inspire, empower and transform communities to move towards self-reliance through provision of social services and development assistance” OUR CORE VALUES Transparency and Accountability - YAPD believes that citizens have a right to hold governments and institutions accountable, to expect them to respect their rights and do what they say they will do Humanity - YAPD takes and considers with high esteem the set humanitarian principles of humanity; the mandated principles to respond to situations based on need with the most vulnerable prioritize for assistance People and Safety - We acknowledge and recognize the skills and abilities of our co-workers, and draw strengths from our diversity and commitment to equal opportunity. Excellence Service - We are committed to provision of quality services, in all sectors that we work in. We are leaders and managers that solve issues; we provide support to our partners in both relief and development assistance. We. Integrity and Respect - We are honest and responsible in all that we do and hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We respect others, and we act with courage and humility at all times
Collective Change
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Sudan Campaign
Over 8.1 million people have been forcibly displaced by the Sudan conflict. HRRDS, ICSS, RoG & RIWA are at the forefront of responding to the crisis and urgently need flexible funding to adequately respond to the emergency, ensure effective response, and support the most vulnerable populations in both Sudan and South Sudan. Your contribution can help these local organizations deliver life-saving aid and long-term solutions amidst the crisis.
Raised: £ 36,527
Basic Education
Five refugee-led organisations (RLOs) are transforming their communities by delivering formal education initiatives to refugee children. The schools run by the RLOs, are providing over 2,071 children with unique and quality education opportunities that can help them build better futures. At a global level, UNHCR estimate that half of the 3.5 million refugee children of primary school age do not go to school. This can have severe developmental and psychosocial impact on these young people on top of their experiences of being forcibly displaced. Formal education systems in refugee-hosting countries often cannot meet the demands, as well as there being multiple barriers for refugees enrolling in schools. RLOs are playing a vital role in closing these gaps, however their expertise in delivering formal education is not always formally recognised. Refugee-led organisations are working to ensure that the next generation of children can build better futures for themselves. They want to build more classrooms, ensure teachers are trained properly, and ensure that children can access learning in safe spaces that nurture and protect them. These organisations are coming together despite these challenges to serve their communities meaningfully. Find out more about the progress they’ve made below and read their stories of collective change. The more support they receive, the more they will be able to improve the quality of the learning experience and enroll more children in their schools. Be part of the change and donate today.
Raised: £ 34,169
Climate Resilience
Seven refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Uganda are working together to address issues around climate change that affect their communities and promoting climate smart agricultural livelihood opportunities for their communities.As part of the collective, RLOs share knowledge, skills, experiences and best practices as they aim to build resilience and sustain and develop prosperity in communities under constraints brought about by climate change harshness. Refugee settlements like Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, Tongogara Refugee Settlement in Zimbabwe, Kyaka II refugee settlement in Kyegegwa, Uganda among other refugee hosting areas in African countries often lack adequate infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events. This makes them highly susceptible to damage from floods, storms, and heatwaves, putting lives at risk and exacerbating already poor living conditions. In a nutshell, refugees are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their pre-existing challenges related to displacement, lack of resources, and precarious living conditions. A number of these communities sit on the frontline of climate vulnerable regions, their resilience and capacity respond is critical for today and the future.
Raised: £ 17,277
Digital Economies
Gaining employment as a refugee is harder than for a national. Refugees face discrimination both in entering the job market and in the monthly salary they receive once entering the job market. Barriers to refugee livelihoods lead to extreme poverty and long-term negative life outcomes. For example, the levels of poverty faced by households in Kakuma in northern Kenya can be illustrated in the behavior of 43% of families who employ immediately harmful coping mechanisms such as spending entire days without eating. However, there are opportunities for refugees to engage in and contribute to local and international economic growth. With the right skills, investments, and networks, refugees are playing a key role in local and international value chains. With improving connectivity and market linkages refugees all over the world are engaging in remote work and generating income online. These refugee-led organizations (RLOs) are collectively empowering youth with digital skills and connecting them with digital employment opportunities thus significantly contributing to their sustainable livelihoods. Facilities improvement, tapping into better internet connectivity, and procuring more and better computers are some of the urgent needs that these RLOs can address with additional funding. We invite donors and other partners to support them with funding of any amount.
Raised: £ 0
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Oct 24, 2024
Tongogara Refugee Settlement is in Chipinge District, about 420 km southeast of the capital Harare. It hosts over 17,000 refugees and asylum seekers primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and others in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region. In my community, I have experienced and witnessed how the climate crisis poses protection risks on Refugees' livelihood, infrastructure, physical and mental health, as well as economic security. For instance, the 2019 Cyclone Idai and the ongoing El Niño drought have had a huge toll on my refugee community's infrastructure and agricultural livelihood badly. In the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, I and other young people formed the Refugee Coalition for Climate Action (RCCA) with a mission to mobilize and empower refugee and host community youth, women, and children to be change agents for climate and environmental action to build adaptive capacity in our communities to the changing climate through a community-based approach. Since 2021, RCCA has planted 2,257 trees, educated more than 3,000 young people on climate change and environment management, and conducted 120 cleanup campaigns in the Refugee Settlement and the hosting community. These efforts have enhanced the greening of public centers in Tongogara Refugee Settlement, improved food and nutrition security in 50 households through our fruit tree planting approach, built 50 refugee youth climate advocates, potentially fostered community-based adaptation and resilience to weather conditions, improved cleanness of public fields, and fostered behavioral change among young people on how they discard litter in the community. We work in collaboration with the Settlement Administration, UNHCR Zimbabwe, and World Vision, and our impact is greater with the financial support of the Global Refugee Youth Network, Data4Change, and fundraising through GlobalGiving. Due to the limited financial support the refugee-led we are unable to meet our target this year, we seek to build two school orchards, reach out to 5000 people, and plant about 5000 trees, seedlings are currently in our nursery garden.
Oct 24, 2024
In the heart of Northwestern Kenya lies Kakuma Refugee Camp, Established in 1992, Kakuma has evolved into a beacon of hope for refugees from across Africa, hosting those fleeing violence and persecution. However, nestled within Turkana County's arid landscapes, Kakuma faces its own set of challenges, particularly regarding climate and environmental sustainability. A Harsh Environment The climate in Kakuma is characterised by arid conditions, with limited rainfall and high temperatures posing significant challenges to agriculture and livelihoods. Water scarcity is a constant concern, exacerbating food insecurity and health risks for the camp's inhabitants. In such an unforgiving environment, resilience becomes not just a virtue but a necessity for survival. The climate is hot and dry, suitable more for herding goats and camels than agriculture. A laaga (dry river bed) cuts through the camp but becomes impassable, and dangerous, when rain comes to the mountains at its source far away. Farming and Health Education’s Response: A Beacon of Resilience Amidst these challenges, Farming and Health Education (FHE) emerges as a beacon of resilience and hope. Led by dedicated youth refugees, FHE is more than just a Community-Based Organisation; it's a lifeline for those navigating the complexities of displacement and environmental adversity. Sustainable Farming Practices At the core of FHE's mission lies sustainable regenerative farming. Recognising the importance of eco-friendly agricultural practices, FHE equips refugees with the skills and knowledge needed to cultivate the land effectively despite the harsh climate. Through initiatives like permaculture training, kitchen gardening, and tree nurseries, FHE empowers individuals to harness the land's potential while mitigating environmental degradation. Promoting Environmental Awareness In addition to sustainable farming, FHE places a strong emphasis on environmental education and awareness. By educating refugees about climate change, water conservation, and ecosystem preservation, FHE fosters a sense of environmental stewardship within the community. Through workshops, awareness campaigns, and hands-on activities, refugees learn not only to adapt to their surroundings but also to protect and preserve them for future generations. Collaborative Efforts for Change Recognising the interconnectedness of environmental issues, FHE actively collaborates with local authorities and stakeholders to address climate challenges in Kakuma and beyond. Recently, FHE donated 50 pawpaw seedlings to the Turkana West Governance for the upcoming World Environmental Day event in Kalobeyei Settlement. This gesture not only highlights FHE's commitment to environmental sustainability but also fosters partnerships for collective action and impact. A Beacon of Resilience and Hope In the face of climate adversity, FHE stands as a beacon of resilience and hope for refugees in Kakuma. Through sustainable farming, environmental education, and collaborative initiatives, FHE is not only adapting to the challenges of climate change but also transforming them into opportunities for growth and empowerment. As they continue to sow the seeds of resilience, FHE is nurturing a brighter, more sustainable future for refugees and the environment alike. Compiled by Marceline, Executive Director and founder of FHE
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We want to Reframe the global humanitarian system and are committed to do things differently. We want to build a community of refugee leaders who are ready to respond to the world's biggest crises by leading change and delivering their own solutions.
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Reframe aims to be a solution to multiple challenges refugee-led organisations (RLOs) worldwide are facing.
Through Reframe we want to increase direct funding, raise awareness, build networks and strengthen coordination between RLOs, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), donors and institutional bodies.
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