The Amahoro Coalition is an African-led initiative convening multi-sector actors from across the region to accelerate private sector leadership in driving sustainable market-based interventions that advance economic inclusion for displaced populations.
We do this by engaging and enabling the private sector to expand access to education and livelihood opportunities for forcibly displaced persons (FDPs).
When Covid-19 broke out in Africa, two non-African billionaires, Jack Ma and Bill Gates, were among the first to donate masks, PPE’s, and other resources to support the fight against the pandemic across the African continent. Whilst their generosity and magnanimous actions were celebrated by African leaders, the same left us reflecting on the need…
In recent years, humanitarian organizations, development finance institutions, and even presidents have pushed for increased private sector engagement to address the global refugee crisis. As the number of displaced people rises, traditional donor aid can no longer meet the needs of the growing refugee population. Less than 55% of the required funding was provided in…
The reflections shared below come from our research for a recently published REF study mapping the pathways to employment and entrepreneurship for refugees in Kenya. Conflict disrupts family dynamics, education, and work. For many asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and refugees, the transition to a semblance of normalcy, economic security, and a sense of belonging is…