African philanthropy is giving systematically and routinely to causes beyond one’s immediate circle. It differs from charity, which is emotional and short-term. African philanthropy is important to nurture local social impact and reduce dependence on foreign donors like Jack Ma and Bill Gates during crises like Covid-19.
Humanitarian organizations, development finance institutions, and even presidents have pushed for increased private sector engagement to address the global refugee crisis. As the number of displaced people rises, traditional donor aid can no longer meet the needs of the growing refugee population.
True or false: your human rights, as defined by the international system, include being able to WhatsApp your cousin in Mogadishu from your house in Marsabit? If you selected ‘true’, you are in luck: in 2016, the UN officially recognized
The reflections shared below come from our research for a recently published REF study mapping the pathways to employment and entrepreneurship for refugees in Kenya. Conflict disrupts family dynamics, education, and work. For many asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs),
According to the UNHCR, Kenya has one of the largest refugee populations in Africa, hosting over 520,000 refugees and asylum seekers. This includes more than 278,000 people from Somalia and close to 133,000 from South Sudan, some 47,000 from the
Growing mobile and internet penetration on the African continent has given rise to new solution-oriented tech-based businesses. With this growth, there is undoubtedly more value added in creating new market niches and in making already-existing markets and processes more effective
This brief explores how the private sector can engage with refugees and their host communities to enhance their economic independence. It also explores current models of private sector engagement with refugees and host communities and makes recommendations for more sustainable,
Nairobi, 28 September 2021. Forced displacement has increased to an immense scale over the past decade, with developing countries, particularly those in Africa, bearing the brunt of the crisis. Africa currently hosts the highest number of people forced to flee