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Our Programs
Connectivity & Digital Inclusion
To ensure access to information, resources, and opportunities through connectivity and digital literacy skills.
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
To empower young refugees and disadvantaged youth to become change agents, social entrepreneurs, and job creators.
Community Resilience & Peace Building
To foster resilient communities capable of self-management and conflict resolution, promoting peace and coexistence.
Education & Skill Development
To provide access to quality education and skill development opportunities for young refugees and marginalized youth.
Connectivity & Digital Inclusion
Approach: Extend internet connectivity to refugee camps and marginalized communities and provide digital training to young refugees and disadvantaged youth.
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Approach: Provide transformative education and entrepreneurship training and facilitate the establishment of social and technology-enabled enterprises.
Community Resilience & Peace-Building
Approach: Empower communities through self-organizing systems and support peace-building activities and non-violent communication techniques.
Education & Skill Development
Approach: Offer online scholarship programs and courses and collaborate with universities and colleges to initiate degree programs within refugee camps.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
Alphonce Odhiambo
Internet Society – Kenya Chapter
Global Innovation Innovation’s efforts to bridge the digital divide in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee settlements can’t be overstated. Their network, which I’m assisting them to setup, is poised to give tremendous opportunities for the young people in the region, enabling them to participate in the burgeoning and lucrative digital economy in Africa.
OUR PARTNERS & FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Explore our dynamic network of partnerships and generous financial contributions, uniting diverse stakeholders towards a common purpose. Together, we amplify efforts, drive positive change, and forge pathways to a brighter, more sustainable future.
