Education · Digital Skills · Entrepreneurship · Opportunity
We are created by refugee students who benefited from an advanced computer training scholarship in 2020 at Makerere University, provided by Jesuit Refugee Service Uganda.
Guided by values of dignity, solidarity, and shared humanity, we work to bridge gaps and open pathways that empower communities to unlock their full potential.
We advance inclusive education for children and youth by providing access to quality learning, fostering equal opportunities, and creating safe environments that empower them to thrive academically and emotionally.
We provide refugees and low-income communities with advanced computer skills, including programming — empowering them to enhance career opportunities, achieve economic independence, and participate in the global tech economy.
We promote sports and games as powerful tools to heal physical and mental health, fostering resilience, reducing stress, strengthening community bonds, and encouraging positive lifestyles that support overall well-being.
Employment and Entrepreneurship Challenges in Refugee Daily Stories
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The use of Sports for Social Impact in East Africa: Best Approach, Impact and Opportunities
See All Events →We connect skilled refugee professionals with global employers actively hiring for remote work. If you are a refugee with digital skills — or an employer looking for verified talent — the Talent Hub is built for you.
Are you a refugee with tech, language, or business skills? Create your free profile and get discovered by employers hiring globally.
Create Free Profile →In just three months of learning, I was surprised to see that I could design a simple website. After four months, I started teaching myself JavaScript. By now I feel like a front-end web developer — and Up With Africa gave me a 6-month internship.
My strongest recommendation to other young people is to learn coding. It develops your capacity of thinking and solving problems at a young age — and it is a career.
Read All Stories →We empower young refugees and host communities through entrepreneurship training to develop innovative ideas for sustainable ventures, while providing leadership development to foster peace and promote human rights within their communities.
