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Digital Livelihoods Hub

Built by Refugees, for Refugees

Uganda hosts over 1.5 million refugees — many of them skilled, educated, and connected. But broken platforms, missing legal clarity, and closed payment corridors keep them locked out of the global digital economy. This hub exists to change that. These tools are free, community-powered, and updated regularly.

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Live Community Data

Refugee Digital Work Barrier Map

Crowdsourced, real-time data on which payment platforms, freelance sites, and financial services work — or don't — for refugees in Uganda. Rated by refugees, updated by the community, cited in policy.

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Plain Language • 5 Languages

Refugee Freelancer Legal Guide

What Ugandan law actually says about refugee freelance and remote work — in English, French, Swahili, Arabic, and Somali. Know your rights before you sign a contract, open an account, or file taxes.

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Curated • Vetted

Uganda → Europe Remote Jobs Board

Remote and freelance opportunities from European and global companies explicitly open to hiring refugees in Uganda. Focused on roles that don't require physical presence or citizenship-restricted contracts.

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Step-by-Step Guides

Platform Access Toolkit

Practical workarounds for the barriers you face right now — how to verify identity on Upwork, receive payments through mobile money, open a refugee-friendly bank account, and more.

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The Digital Livelihoods Report 2024

State of digital work access for refugees in Uganda. Community data. Real numbers. Honest barriers.

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68%
of surveyed refugees earn income online
12
platforms tested for refugee accessibility
4/12
fully accessible without workarounds

These Tools Are Built on Your Experience

Every platform rating, every legal question, every job application story helps make these resources stronger. If you are a refugee working online in Uganda — your voice belongs here.

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