SIR

Transforming Lives: Empowering Refugee and Local Youth for a Dignified Future

We believe that access to digital skills and economic opportunities are a fundamental human right. SIR is a prominent Refugee-led organization with a vision of a world where refugees, despite the challenges they face, have the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives, contribute to their communities, and reach their full potential.

Globally, only 23% of refugee youth have access to secondary education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

80% of refugees live in poverty, and only 20% have access to formal employment.

Refugee-led organizations (RLOs) are uniquely positioned to understand the needs of their communities and to develop effective solutions. However, they are often excluded from decision-making processes within the humanitarian sector.

Refugees are disproportionately affected by climate change, and they often lack the skills and resources to adapt to new challenges.

Refugees often lack access to information and opportunities, which limits their ability to learn, work, and connect with others.

Our Core Programs

Empowering young individuals with the necessary skills to pave the way for a brighter future of self-sufficiency.

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Initiatives of SIR

We are working on some initiatives that will help us achieve our goals. Here are some of our initiatives.

Open Gates

Open Gates is a digital platform that connects refugees and local youth with opportunities, resources, and each other.

Codedust

Codedust is a coding bootcamp that provides refugees and local youth with the skills and resources to become software developers.

Shop for Change

We build 3D models of refugee-made products and sell them on our online shop.

Our Partners

Learn, Earn, Innovate

Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) is a community-based organization established in 2016 in response to the pressing challenges faced by refugees in Kakuma, Turkana County in Kenya.

Contact Us

Tel: +254796761503

Emails

soliref12@gmail.com
info@sirafrica.org

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Transforming Lives: Empowering Refugee and Local Youth for a Dignified Future

Globally, only 23% of refugee youth have access to secondary education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

80% of refugees live in poverty, and only 20% have access to formal employment.

Refugee-led organizations (RLOs) are uniquely positioned to understand the needs of their communities and to develop effective solutions. However, they are often excluded from decision-making processes within the humanitarian sector.

Refugees are disproportionately affected by climate change, and they often lack the skills and resources to adapt to new challenges.

Refugees often lack access to information and opportunities, which limits their ability to learn, work, and connect with others.

Our Core Programs

Education

Women's Empowerment & Livelihoods

Digital solutions & Innovation

Advocacy & Capacity Strengthening

Climate Resilience

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