Re:Build, IRC launch urban refugee self reliance project

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Re:Build in partnership with the IKEA Foundation, the International Rescue Committee IRC and a network of local & global partners have developed a 5 year program that offers services to refugees and vulnerable host clients

The project aims to enable better access to livelihoods opportunities and inclusive services within communities, to improve refugee related policies and more targeted and effective service delivery from national, regional, and global actors.

The program focuses on three pillars with a multi-faceted approach intended to support urban refugees build sustainable livelihoods in East Africa and to inspire evidence-based systemic change globally.

The three core pillars are:

1 - Service Provision – Delivering livelihoods services and community-driven and market-based improvements.

2 - Evidence and Learning – Gathering evidence and learning to demonstrate what works

3 - Influence and Adoption – Encouraging adoption of program evidence and learning, to change policies, practices and investments globally.

The program will focus on the following fundamental areas: Sustainable self-reliance and wellbeing; Gender equity and inclusion; local ownership; stronger market systems; urban resilience; client responsiveness; climate risk mitigation and adaption; green jobs; community, private sector, and city government partnership and evidence generation.