It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of RefuSHE’s CEO, Geoffrey Thige, on August 22, 2021. It is hard to reconcile that Geoffrey, a person who had so much to give to this world, has been taken away so young and too soon. We are determined that we, along with our incredible staff and community of supporters, will honor Geoffrey’s legacy and visionary leadership by carrying forward the transformative work he led at RefuSHE.
Read MoreTraumatized by the loss of her family in Ethiopia and the loneliness she experienced before arriving at RefuSHE’s Safe House, Berhan’s priority became to heal. During her six years at RefuSHE, Berhan learned a variety of new skills and eventually resettled in the US where she is currently studying to become a CNA.
Read MoreOn July 2, 2021, RefuSHE was honored by a visit from Her Excellency Mrs. Aline Kuster-Ménager, the French Ambassador to Kenya. H.E. explored RefuSHE’s campus, discussing topics ranging from RefuSHE’s Girls Empowerment Program to new IT courses offered to students. After touring the campus, H.E.’s visit ended with festivities and a gift from IT student, Faustine!
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome Dina Dukhqan as RefuSHE’s new Managing Director! This newly formed position leads our US-based team and operations and is responsible for securing the resources needed to ensure our organization’s long-term financial sustainability and health. Dina will work in partnership with Geoffrey Thige, our CEO, to support RefuSHE’s overall mission and vision.
Read MoreAfter partnering with trauma experts Rachael Miller and Teddy Chakee, RefuSHE implemented the first “Science of Trauma” workshop that teaches young refugee women the neuroscience of trauma. Read more about our pilot group!
Read MoreAfter fleeing her home country of Burundi in 2016, Ariela built a new life for herself at RefuSHE. Today, Ariela is a high school graduate living in the United States with a dream to one day travel the world as a flight attendant. Read how RefuSHE’s programs helped set Ariela up for success in Kenya and abroad!
Read MoreRefuSHE is the recipient of $136,000 (USD) as the winner of the 2021 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support. The award is given annually by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a UAE-based global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, in collaboration with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Read MoreIn partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, RefuSHE’s Women’s Ambassador Groups (WAGs) are helping refugees like 29-year-old Elizabeth Nyiransekerwa expand their businesses, increase their profits, and employ more refugees in their communities.
Read MoreAs we near World Refugee Day, we would like to highlight the success of Lemlem Betesilase, whose dedication to learning new skills prepared her to start her own salon business. When COVID-19 hit, Lemlem’s work as a street vendor suffered. Through RefuSHE’s partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Lemlem was able to pay the bills and take care of her son.
Read MoreWhile self-described “trauma-informed” programs are becoming increasingly common, many programs are still missing the mark and potentially doing more harm than good. Since RefuSHE’s inception, we’ve been committed to providing young refugee women with essential trauma-informed care. But what is authentic trauma-informed care and what do we need to implement it?
Read MoreRefuSHE is thrilled to announce the appointment of new US Board Member, Nicole Kamaleson, and new Kenya Board Members, Loise Maina and Effie Cooke. This is an exceptionally exciting time to join RefuSHE as we take strides to decolonize philanthropy, deepen our mental health service work, and amplify the talent and leadership of our team in Nairobi.
Read MoreRefuSHE supporter Sophia Rothman found a creative way to give back and inspire others during a challenging year. By hosting a socially distant Scarf Social, Sophia and her fellow Let Girls Learn Club members raised $2,800+ in support of RefuSHE’s Artisan Collective and education programs!
Read MoreJoin Managing Director Jailan Adly in her next chapter with RefuSHE and help us send a message to the world! Local leadership is the way forward. Let’s show the world that support will not waiver when organizations take brave steps.
Read MoreOn International Women's Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women across the globe. At RefuSHE, we are proud to continually offer our own community of young women opportunities to learn, grow, and become resilient leaders. With your support, our new mental health initiatives will build on those existing opportunities and provide the young refugee women we serve with innovative, culturally-competent, and science-based holistic care.
Read MorePlease join us on February 17, 2021 for an exclusive opportunity to meet RefuSHE’s new CEO and interact with members of the RefuSHE team, including student and alumni leaders. We invite you to ask questions and learn more about our programs!
Read MoreLike so many organizations around the world, RefuSHE was forced to adapt to the challenges brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. None of the solutions we came up with and successfully implemented would have been possible without the creativity, expertise, and dedication of our staff.
Read MoreVia Philanthropy News Digest: To ensure greater progress toward a shared prosperity, decolonizing philanthropy presents an opportunity to make every dollar go further by centering investment in community-driven solutions. RefuSHE’s Geoffrey Thige and Jailan Adly, share three ways funders can ensure their investments are more efficient, effective, and equitable.
Read MoreWe know the last year has been difficult for so many communities across the globe and because of that, ringing in 2021 may feel different from New Years past. At RefuSHE, we're leaning into "different" and embracing the spirit of resilience.
Read MoreWhen we face a crisis, we see the disruption as a time for innovation and rebirth. In the face of hardships caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, RefuSHE’s spirit of resilience and innovation has led us to an exciting new partnership with Mastercard Foundation!
Read MoreEarlier this year, I had the privilege of introducing you to Geoffrey Thige as RefuSHE Kenya’s Executive Director. Ten months later, on behalf of both the U.S. and Kenya Board of Directors, I have the even greater honor of announcing that come January 1, 2021, Geoffrey will become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RefuSHE!
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