Munguzo Jean

Co-Founder - ConnectRefugee

Munguzo Jean is a social innovator and advocate for education and IT improvement for refugees, currently residing in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. He is the co-founder of ConnectRefugee, a mobile app that connects refugees with vital information on services and opportunities, inspired by his own journey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo seven years ago.

In addition to his work with ConnectRefugee, Jean is a trainer with Full-Circle Learning Uganda, a nonprofit that empowers youth to become leaders and problem-solvers. He facilitates teacher training, global learning exchanges, and provides school project grants, scholarships, and crisis aid. Jean also mentors refugees and host communities in online gig work, helping them secure jobs and build skills for economic self-reliance.

Driven by innovation, Jean is committed to using technology and education to create meaningful change and improve lives in his community and beyond.