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Solidarity Initiative For Refugees

@solidarityinit1

Equipping refugees with skills that enable them to Earn and Innovate
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Calling Youth in Kakuma & Kalobeyei! Apply now for a FREE 4-week 2D Whiteboard Animation Training . 📍 SIR Digital Hub, Kakuma 3 👥 Ages 18–35, Refugees & Host Community 📅 Deadline: 10 Sept 2025 👉 Apply: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/vMA0DsdZ #RefugeeLed #DigitalSkills #Animation

Calling Youth in Kakuma & Kalobeyei!

Apply now for a FREE 4-week 2D Whiteboard Animation Training .

📍 SIR Digital Hub, Kakuma 3
👥 Ages 18–35, Refugees & Host Community
đź“… Deadline: 10 Sept 2025

👉 Apply: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/vMA0DsdZ

#RefugeeLed #DigitalSkills #Animation
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Meet Destin, a refugee freelancer turned changemaker. With years of freelancing experience, he’s now sharing his skills at the CRTW Hackathon. Lead change with us as we equip more young people with practical skills to thrive.sirafrica.org

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Meet Destin Buhulukiro, a refugee freelancer turned changemaker. With years of freelancing experience, he’s now sharing his skills at the CRTW Hackathon. Lead change with us as we equip more young people with practical skills to thrive.sirafrica.org

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Meet Destin Buhulikiro, a refugee freelancer turned changemaker. With years of freelancing experience, he’s now sharing his skills at the CRTW Hackathon. Lead change with us as we equip more young people with practical skills to thrive.sirafrica.org

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Through the Sustainable Model Program, our Finance & Comms Officers joined exchange visits in Nairobi learning finance systems with HESED Kenya & donor visibility with DRC. Strengthening refugee-led orgs to scale impact in Kakuma. #RefugeeLeadership #Localization

Through the Sustainable Model Program, our Finance & Comms Officers joined exchange visits in Nairobi learning finance systems with HESED Kenya & donor visibility with DRC.

Strengthening refugee-led orgs to scale impact in Kakuma.

#RefugeeLeadership #Localization
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Calling Youth in Kakuma & Kalobeyei! Apply now for a FREE 4-week 2D Whiteboard Animation Training . 📍 SIR Digital Hub, Kakuma 3 👥 Ages 18–35, Refugees & Host Community 📅 Deadline: 10 Sept 2025 👉 Apply: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/vMA0DsdZ #RefugeeLed #DigitalSkills #Animation

Calling Youth in Kakuma & Kalobeyei!

Apply now for a FREE 4-week 2D Whiteboard Animation Training .

📍 SIR Digital Hub, Kakuma 3
👥 Ages 18–35, Refugees & Host Community
đź“… Deadline: 10 Sept 2025

👉 Apply: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/vMA0DsdZ

#RefugeeLed #DigitalSkills #Animation
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On Aug 27, we brought together 16 RLOs for a Trust & Dialogue workshop—building collaboration, addressing MRP gaps in education, and agreeing on a shared workplan. A step forward for #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation in Kakuma & Kalobeyei. Learn more: sirafrica.org

On Aug 27, we brought together 16 RLOs for a Trust & Dialogue workshop—building collaboration, addressing MRP gaps in education, and agreeing on a shared workplan. A step forward for #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation in Kakuma & Kalobeyei. 

Learn more: sirafrica.org
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We welcomed our partner Buni Media to Kakuma for a capacity assessment. Together, we are launching 2D whiteboard animation training equipping refugee youth with one of today’s most in-demand creative skills. #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLead #LeadingChange

We welcomed our partner Buni Media to Kakuma for a capacity assessment. Together, we are launching 2D whiteboard animation training equipping refugee youth with one of today’s most in-demand creative skills. 

#RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLead #LeadingChange
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In 6 months, our Digital Skills & Livelihoods Program hit a milestone: 73 women in Digital Marketing. 154 in Basic ICT, 15 in Web Development. 26 in Entrepreneurship. Refugee-led learning, earning & leadership in action. #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLeadChange

In 6 months, our Digital Skills & Livelihoods Program hit a milestone:

 73 women in Digital Marketing.
154 in Basic ICT, 15 in Web Development.
26 in Entrepreneurship. 

Refugee-led learning, earning & leadership in action.

 #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLeadChange
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Today marks a big step in Nyagual Lul’s digital marketing. She’s one of 268 graduates from our Digital Skills & Livelihoods Program, now ready to freelance & make a difference. Thank you to our partners & donors for believing in #LearnEarnLeadChange

Today marks a big step in Nyagual Lul’s digital marketing.

She’s one of 268 graduates from our Digital Skills & Livelihoods Program, now ready to freelance & make a difference.

Thank you to our partners & donors for believing in #LearnEarnLeadChange
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“I was inspired by the change and transformation of technology,” Nyachoat shared. For her, digital marketing opened a path to earn, thrive, and lead change from Kakuma Refugee Camp. Read more from her story: sirafrica.org/impacts/story/… #LeadChange #DigitalSkills #LearnEarnLead

“I was inspired by the change and transformation of technology,” Nyachoat shared.

For her, digital marketing opened a path to earn, thrive, and lead change from Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Read more from her story: sirafrica.org/impacts/story/… 

#LeadChange #DigitalSkills #LearnEarnLead
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Refugee women are building confidence & digital knowledge through our ongoing training currently covering Digital Marketing, & SEO/SEM. Backed by PAWATECH & supported by ITC and KOICA, they’re gaining skills & opportunities to thrive in the digital economy. #LeadingChange

Refugee women are building confidence & digital knowledge through our ongoing training currently covering Digital Marketing, & SEO/SEM.

Backed by PAWATECH & supported by ITC and KOICA, they’re gaining skills & opportunities to thrive in the digital economy.

#LeadingChange
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3 in 4 people in Kakuma are youth. Many lack digital skills. In Q1 of Thrive Digital Skills program, supported by ITC & KOICA, our women-only cohort reached a milestone. See our fact sheet. #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLead #Kakuma

3 in 4 people in Kakuma are youth. Many lack digital skills. In Q1 of Thrive Digital Skills program, supported by ITC & KOICA, our women-only cohort reached a milestone. See our fact sheet. #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLead #Kakuma
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AGYW in Kakuma still face barriers to digital inclusion cultural norms, caregiving roles & limited infrastructure. SIR convened 45 community reps to discuss solutions & amplify refugee voices. Together, we’re shaping inclusive programs & advocacy. #WomenEmpowerment

AGYW in Kakuma still face barriers to digital inclusion cultural norms, caregiving roles & limited infrastructure.

SIR convened 45 community reps to discuss solutions & amplify refugee voices. Together, we’re shaping inclusive programs & advocacy.

#WomenEmpowerment
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In Kakuma, refugee women with business ideas face one barrier no access to capital. Through Lift One, Empower Two, 30 women trained in entrepreneurship are now ready for seed funding. Grateful to Global Whole Being Fund. #RefugeeEntrepreneurs #Kakuma #WomenInBusiness

In Kakuma, refugee women with business ideas face one barrier no access to capital.

Through Lift One, Empower Two, 30 women trained in entrepreneurship are now ready for seed funding.
Grateful to Global Whole Being Fund.

#RefugeeEntrepreneurs #Kakuma #WomenInBusiness
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We kicked off our 1st Animation class 2D concepts underway! Big thanks to @BuniMedia. Cohort 2 recruitment coming soon follow for updates! #CreativeEconomy #Animation #DigitalSkills

We kicked off our 1st Animation class 2D concepts underway! Big thanks to @BuniMedia. Cohort 2 recruitment coming soon follow for updates!

#CreativeEconomy #Animation #DigitalSkills
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“Even a 5-shilling coin can make change.” Nancy turned KES 5K into a thriving shop. Ombeni uses web dev skills to showcase refugee talent globally. These wins lift families & fuel economies. #RefugeesRise #DigitalInclusion #Entrepreneurship

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Last week, SIR and Equity Bank Kenya held a high-impact workshop for Lift One, Empower Two women entrepreneurs — empowering 30 refugee & host community women with financial tools and access to formal banking. We’re building inclusive, self-reliant futures. #FinancialInclusion

Last week, SIR and Equity Bank Kenya held a high-impact workshop for Lift One, Empower Two women entrepreneurs — empowering 30 refugee & host community women with financial tools and access to formal banking. 

 We’re building inclusive, self-reliant futures.

#FinancialInclusion
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Planning a workshop, or strategy meeting? Tamasha Garden – fully equipped hall for up to 100 guests. Full board package @ 2,500 KES pp/day: lunch, tea breaks, internet, projector & more. Perfect for NGOs, startups & corporate teams. Tel:0704417131 Email: [email protected]

Planning a workshop, or strategy meeting? Tamasha Garden – fully equipped hall for up to 100 guests. Full board package @ 2,500 KES pp/day: lunch, tea breaks, internet, projector & more.

Perfect for NGOs, startups & corporate teams.

Tel:0704417131
Email: info@sirafrica.org
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In early 2025, SIR invested KES 500,000 in refugee entrepreneurs and strengthened 7 RLO partnerships showing refugees aren’t just surviving, but driving solutions and leading change. Read our Biannual Report (Jan–June 2025): sirafrica.org/Biannual-Repor… #RefugeeVoices

In early 2025, SIR invested KES 500,000 in refugee entrepreneurs and strengthened 7 RLO partnerships showing refugees aren’t just surviving, but driving solutions and leading change.

Read our Biannual Report (Jan–June 2025): sirafrica.org/Biannual-Repor…
#RefugeeVoices