Nyalim 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.
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 MoreLast year, RefuSHE launched a trauma-informed yoga program on our campus in partnership with Yoga Alliance Foundation. Our goal was to help alleviate psychological distress and provide young refugee women and RefuSHE staff with a set of coping tools. Yoga Alliance Foundation has since helped us gather feedback from participants and assess the impact of the pilot program.
Read MoreZahabu was only 15 years old when she fled her home country of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to war. After struggling to meet ends meet, Zahabu joined RefuSHE and grew to have a better understanding of herself and her dreams. Today, she is a skilled tailor and a budding entrepreneur expanding her fashion business across Nairobi!
Read MoreRefuSHE is on a mission to train urban refugees to become community para-counselors and make mental health services more accessible and relevant to refugees living across Nairobi’s informal settlements.
Read MoreRefuSHE is on a mission to ensure that young, urban refugee women are no longer relegated to the margins of society and pushed into economic activities that rob them of their safety, dignity, and power. Our Digital Learning team is helping boost the socio-economic potential of young refugee women by providing gender-responsive digital skills training in our on-campus ICT Lab and access to job opportunities in the growing freelance economy.
Read MoreSHElearns helps refugee women develop the entrepreneurial and wellness toolkits they need to invest in their talents and create financial stability for themselves and their families.
Read MoreOne of the most essential components of RefuSHE’s holistic model is the legal aid and support we offer to our beneficiaries. Urban refugees often face serious legal and protection issues leaving them vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, and detention. We ensure that the girls and young women in our care have the information, legal support, and accompaniment they need to secure their futures.
Read MoreRefuSHE's Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Altshul as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)! Helen comes to RefuSHE with more than 25 years of international development and humanitarian response experience. She is a seasoned manager and mentor who will take the helm in leading RefuSHE’s programmatic growth and continued success.
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