When 21-year-old Estella enrolled in RefuSHE’s digital skills training program, she had very little knowledge of computers. Today, Estella is a successful freelancer looking forward to launching her own digital marketing agency. She is confident that the skills she acquired at RefuSHE will greatly contribute to her agency's success and her future career in digital marketing.
Read MoreLife as a refugee hasn’t been easy for 40-year-old Clementine, but with RefuSHE’s support, Clementine secured a loan to start a small business, paid off her debts, enrolled her eldest son in school, and opened her own bank account. Joining a Women’s Ambassador Group (WAG) has positively changed Clementine’s life and outlook for the future.
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day we're rallying behind the call to invest in women and accelerate progress. For Getachew, being a Women's Ambassador Group (WAG) member means she can save money for her family and access loans to grow her small business. It also means her daughter Ashu can enroll in school and acquire the skills she needs to secure a dignified income.
Read MoreIn addition to being a WAGs member, Jacqueline is a trained community para-counselor, offering trauma-informed counseling to fellow refugees with mental health needs in Nairobi. Yoga has provided a new space for her to continue her own healing while helping other refugees in her community on the path to recovery.
Read MoreWhen Cecilia first sought refuge in Kenya, she had low confidence and limited communication skills. Today, she is enrolled in RefuSHE’s Girls Empowerment Program (GEP) where she is not only gaining literacy and numeracy skills, but also learning the basics of dressmaking, tailoring, and pattern-making!
Read MoreFrom 14-year-old refugee to independent entrepreneur, Solange is now a young mother on a mission to turn her dreams into reality. Thanks to RefuSHE’s partnership with 4G Capital, Solange has taken her artisan and entrepreneurship skills to the next level and opened her own small clothing business!
Read MoreThanks to RefuSHE’s partnership with 4G Capital, Beatrice is devoted to scaling her growing drapery business after exiting the Artisan Collective. She hopes to open her own shop, get better machinery, and build a thriving fashion empire in the future. With the challenges of her past behind her and an exciting entrepreneurial journey ahead, Beatrice is confident she will attain success.
Read MoreAsha was pregnant, frightened, and unemployed when she arrived at RefuSHE’s Safe House looking for refuge. She immediately received medical care, counseling, and essential supplies for both herself and her unborn baby. Today, Asha is a new mother on the path to recovery who is both prepared and excited for the next phase of her life.
Read MoreNyalim was only one year old when she arrived in Kenya as a refugee from South Sudan. Today, 22-year-old Nyalim is a Vera Beauty College graduate ready to open her own full-service salon in Nairobi. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing opportunities and shaping one's destiny.
Read MoreThrough determination and the unwavering support she has received since arriving in Kenya, 20-year-old beauty entrepreneur Henrietta has risen above the challenges of her past and is now shaping a promising future for herself and others.
Read MoreThis year, we're celebrating RefuSHE's 15th anniversary by bringing the Fashion Challenge to the site of our impact: Kenya. Meet the RefuSHE models participating in Fashion Challenge 2023 LIVE in Nairobi on October 7, 2023!
Read MoreThis year, we're celebrating RefuSHE's 15th anniversary by bringing the Fashion Challenge to the site of our impact: Kenya. Meet the RefuSHE mentees participating in Fashion Challenge 2023 LIVE in Nairobi on October 7, 2023!
Read MoreThis year, we're celebrating RefuSHE's 15th anniversary by bringing the Fashion Challenge to the site of our impact: Kenya. Meet the talented designers participating in Fashion Challenge 2023 LIVE in Nairobi on October 7, 2023!
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that RefuSHE has received a $500,000 grant from Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, #startsmall, to support refugee girls’ education and entrepreneurship in Nairobi! This grant will further RefuSHE‘s mission to protect, educate, and empower refugee girls, women, and children through a unique, holistic model of care.
Read MoreAfter fleeing the turmoil of her war-torn homeland in the DRC and seeking refuge in Kenya, Divine faced the harsh realities of survival in an unfamiliar land. Through sheer determination and the support of RefuSHE, Divine took her entrepreneurial spirit and turned the life of her new community around.
Read MoreRefuSHE is thrilled to announce the appointment of new US Board Member, Heidi Novogratz-Johnson! A lifelong resident of the Midwest, Heidi is based in Chicago and has volunteered with and supported RefuSHE for more than three years. With experience guiding her family foundation’s grants, particularly in issues related to racial justice and health for many years, Heidi will complement and strengthen the current makeup of our boards.
Read MoreNowela is a cheerful 17-year-old refugee from the DRC who joined RefuSHE’s Girls Empowerment Program (GEP) in 2021. Today, she is a confident student who deeply cherishes her friendships and aspires to become a doctor one day!
Read MoreBefore joining the Girls Empowerment Program (GEP) at RefuSHE, Christine struggled to pay rent, lacked food and clothing, and could not access medical care. Today, she is confident, healthy, and looking forward to the future.
Read MoreIn celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,” we are sharing a special Q&A series with the staff and students behind RefuSHE’s digital learning programs! Join us for an exclusive look at our work from the women gaining (and teaching) the skills refugees need to thrive in the modern work world.
Read MoreIn celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality,” we are sharing a special Q&A series with the staff and students behind RefuSHE’s digital learning programs! Join us for an exclusive look at our work from the women gaining (and teaching) the skills refugees need to thrive in the modern work world.
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