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Global Innovation Valley

We recognize the urgent need to address the pressing challenges refugees and marginalized youth face in Turkana West, Kenya. Our comprehensive programs and initiatives aim to empower individuals, foster community resilience, and create pathways to economic empowerment and social cohesion.

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We envision a dynamic community where self-organization, connectivity, sustainability, and independence reign supreme.

Our mission is to ignite transformation in marginalized communities and refugee camps. Ensuring that even the last mile is connected to opportunities.

the problem

In Turkana West, over 612,413 refugees from 17 countries face daunting challenges, including limited job prospects and essential resources. Unemployment is particularly dire among young refugees, compounded by high rates among Kenyan youth. The lack of employable skills fuels social issues like drug abuse and crime. Geographical isolation exacerbates these problems.

The solution

We recognize the urgent need to address the pressing challenges faced by these refugees and marginalized youth. Our comprehensive programs and initiatives aim to empower individuals, foster community resilience, and create pathways to economic empowerment and social cohesion.

Our Programs

Youth Empowerment Program

The program provides education and entrepreneurship training to young refugees and marginalized youth, empowering them to establish social and tech enterprises.

Connect the Unconnected Initiative

We bridge the digital divide by providing ICT and digital skills training to young refugees and extending internet connectivity to schools and public areas in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.

Community-building Program

The program focuses on fostering a resilient local community by empowering individuals through self-organizing systems and supporting peace-building activities.

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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

Candid voices behind our work. Here from our valued partners and beneficiaries as they share their insightful observations and uplifting anecdotes from our journey with them. We are well aware of the importance of hearing feedback from our partners and beneficiaries because of our human-centric approach to development and metric measurement.

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.