Re:BUiLD has partnered with private sector firms in the beauty and cosmetics, and textile value chains to enhance refugee integration into the local economies. 

This collaboration is to catalyze refugee integration into the Beauty & Cosmetics by providing immediate and tailored training opportunities for refugees and integration into existing training program to increase refugees’ employability or equipping them with entrepreneurship skills to establish salons or improve existing operations. Through Re:BUiLD firms in the sector received technical assistance through Open Capital Advisors (OCA) to support them develop their systems , policies, products like micro franchise models to help them scale up or expand and enhance inclusive employment for refugees and host communities. The firms include Darling, Castro Mancave, Delish Nails, Fine spinners among others.

Upon completion of training of the clients by the private firms they were linked to certification institution like The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) for assessment and certification. 

Progress to date 

In Nairobi as of 2024, a total of 23 clients (20 female, 3 male) received value chain support, including 15 refugees and 8 host community members.  According to the latest wage survey results, 73% of these clients have gained wage employment, with 20% securing formal salaried positions and 7% engaging in self-employment. The details are summarized in the table below 

In Kampala as of 2024, a total of 103 clients (85 female, 18 male) received value chain support including 60 refugees and 43 host community members. 

The details are summarized in the table below:

Data source: Wage Employment survey as of July 2024