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.

Shared Victory: The Synergy of IRC’s Re:BUiLD Program and Signpost in East Africa

Re:BUiLD and Signpost collaborated to design a comprehensive communications plan to provide clients with information.

Empowering Urban Centers: Lessons from Koboko Municipality's Inclusive Development

In the heart of Uganda, Koboko Municipality has emerged as a beacon of hope in managing urban refugee populations.