Forced Migration and the Global Housing Crisis

Today, 2.8 billion people worldwide face some form of housing inadequacy and 1.1 billion still live in slums and informal settlements.

My Work Experience as a Multilingual Employee at the IRC

One of the most rewarding aspects of my experience has been assisting others in similar situations

From Adversity to a Budding Entrepreneur: The story of Amani Laurent

Amani Laurent's journey from adversity to becoming a budding entrepreneur is truly inspiring.

Andre Champions Climate Advocacy Through Green Storytelling

Andre is described as an agent of transformation, morphing from a young refugee into a passionate climate advocate. 

The Significant Role and Influence of Refugees in Kampala City Development

Re:BUiLD, in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister and Platform for Vendors Uganda, hosted a workshop at Fairway Hotel

From Evidence to Policy: Refugee Self-reliance and Economic Inclusion in East Africa

The Re:BUiLD team convened researchers, policymakers, and field experts to examine refugee self-reliance in East Africa.

What the 12th World Urban Forum Means for People Affected by Conflict in East African Cities

The IRC's Re:BUiLD program hosted a side event during the WUF12 titled "Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Cities."

IRC Re:BUILD at the First Africa Urban Forum|| Transforming Africa through Sustainable Urbanization

The Africa Urban Forum (AUF) 2024 was convened on the 4-6 September 2024 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Onboarding Refugee Businesses into an Organisation’s Supplier List: A Journey with the Re:BUiLD Program and IRC Supply Chain (Kenya and Uganda)

Re:BUiLD and IRC launched a ‘Refugee Procurement Taskforce’ to onboard refugee businesses into IRC vendor lists.