Cities Driving Refugee Inclusion: Reflections from GRF Review Meeting 2025

In December 2025, the Re:BUiLD Team had the opportunity of attending the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Progress Review in Geneva alongside representatives from NCCG and KCCA.

New Evidence Proves Urban Refugees Are Bankable

As donor funding for refugee support continues to decline, new evidence from the IRC's Re:BUiLD program presents a compelling alternative

Re:BUiLD RCTs in Uganda and Kenya Reveal What Works for Refugee Entrepreneurs

Get to see the powerful insights into what actually drives business growth and economic resilience among refugee and host community entrepreneurs in East Africa. 

Lessons in Ethical Participant Recruitment for the Re:BUiLD Wave 2 RCT

In the bustling neighborhoods of Kampala and Nairobi, thousands lined up - hopeful, determined, and ready to change their lives. What brought them there?  

Leveraging Evidence for Livelihoods – Insights from Re:BUiLD

This blog synthesizes key insights from the DLI webinar, outlining how the IRC and the Re:BUiLD program are applying evidence to refine programming and policy. 

Working with Refugees: What an Enriching Experience

When I joined the IRCs Re:BUiLD program, I expected it to be a job, like any other. Instead, the journey became deeply personal and transformative.

RCT Wave 2 Activity Update

The Evidence and Learning pillar under the Re:BUiLD program initiated the behavioral measure of collaboration and began verifying businesses of Wave 2 RCT clients who received grants in the last quarter.

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