Up With Africa
Talent Hub

Remote-Ready Talent · East Africa

Find skilled
individuals ready
to work today.

UWA Talent Hub connects verified refugee professionals from East Africa with global remote opportunities. Browse real profiles. Post real roles. Build careers that change lives.

0+ Verified Profiles
8+ Open Roles
20+ Countries
JavaScript Data Analysis UX / UI Design Python Translation Copywriting WordPress Research Figma
50+ Community Members

Individuals trained and supported by organisations including

UNHCR ILO Jobtech Alliance EqualReach University of Oslo NYU Abu Dhabi

Individual Skills Available Through UWA

Web & Software Development

Full-stack web apps, WordPress, React, Node.js, and database management built for your needs.

Data & Research

Data entry, analysis, Excel and Python automation, M&E reporting, and qualitative research.

Design & Creative

Graphic design, UX/UI, Canva, Figma, visual identity, and social media content creation.

Writing & Translation

Multilingual content writing, translation (French, Swahili, Arabic), transcription, and SEO copy.

Why choose UWA

Hire skilled individuals with purpose — and build careers that change lives.

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Individual professionals — not an agency.

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What Employers Say

"Working with professionals from the UWA Talent Hub has been exceptional — skilled, communicative, and dedicated to delivering quality work."

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Marianne Knarud Global University Academy — Logo Design

"UWA Talent Hub gave us access to a developer who delivered a beautifully crafted website that perfectly reflects our brand identity."

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Martin Kelly Aforja — Web Development

"I was extremely pleased with the detailed report and actionable recommendations. High-quality professional work at a fair rate."

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Beth Knight Independent Client — Social Media M&E

"The talent here is genuinely impressive. We hired a translator who delivered multilingual content on time and far beyond our expectations."

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Anna Schulz NGO Connect — Translation Project

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Refugee professionals learning digital skills at UWA in Kampala, Uganda

Our Mission

Unlocking talent the world is missing

UWA Talent Hub bridges the gap between skilled refugee professionals across East Africa and global remote employers. Every profile is a person with real skills, real experience, and real ambition — ready to work today.

20+Countries represented
5+Years supporting livelihoods
100%Refugee-led platform
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