Solidarity Initiative For Refugees

May your Eid be filled with: Peace, Joy, Countless blessings. Happy Eid. Happy new beginnings.

Asha Luka arrived in Kakuma with nothing. No language. No certainty. Today, she creates animation that amplifies refugee women’s voices. Read Asha’s full story: sirafrica.org/impacts/story/… Hire refugee talent: opengates.app/u/SIR Donate: sirafrica.org/donate

We are hiring. 📩 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼: Email: recruitment@sirafrica.org Subject Line: Use the position you are applying for as the email subject line. Deadline: 05 April 2026

SIR is hiring! Submit CV, cover letter, certificates & 2 referees. Email: recruitment@sirafrica.org ToR: tinyurl.com/ydc9npmt SIR has zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse, harassment, or corruption. No fees at any stage. .

Yesterday we welcomed Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development, Randeep S. Sarai, and the High Commission of Canada in Kenya to our Digital Hub. They met our team, spoke with refugee freelancers. Thank you for seeing us and standing with us

“When I enrolled in the program, I already had an idea. I had always wanted to start a business because business had been my favorite subject since high school.” Learn More About Our work: sirafrica.org/programmes Watch the full story youtu.be/WHj1xeDzXDc

“Now I can say I have built myself up. Now I can see a change in my family. Children no longer take porridge without sugar because I can afford it.” Watch the full story: youtu.be/ZmIAjmEENoo Learn More About Our work: sirafrica.org/programmes

Not internships. Not stipends. Real contracts. Real income. 🔗 Learn more about the K-NODE Program: knode.sirafrica.org Support a young engineer's future donate today: sirafrica.org/donate Hire a Refugee Talent Directly Through Opengates: opengates.app

“The only way I could help my community is through full-stack web development.” Today, Alfred Balazire is building real engineering skills in our K-NODE program in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Watch his full story: youtu.be/Le2bWOrjYOw #LearnEarnLeadChange

Gatluak Dengdiew dreamed of engineering but found his power in storytelling through media & animation. Now he brings people closer to his world and amplifies unheard voices. Watch his full story: youtu.be/PiuH_3c98rM #LearnEarnLeadChange

This week, 90% of our new cohort opened their first bank account right at our office. With 30,000 KES start-up capital deposited, they’re now banked entrepreneurs in a Digital Chama, building credit and growing real businesses. Join us: sirafrica.org

Policy is shifting. Camps are transitioning. Engagement is now essential. On 11 Feb 2026, 25 staff were trained in Basics Diplomacy operationalizing our engagement strategy with Independent Diplomat, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. #LearnEarnLeadChange #MRP

“Growth requires discipline, courage, and new perspectives.” — Maureen Ng’ang’a, SIR Board Member Head of Finance Portfolio. Watch the full video to see how SMP shaped our growth journey: youtube.com/watch?v=qWjmLf…

“Growth requires discipline, courage, and new perspectives.” — Maureen Ng’ang’a, SIR Board Member Head of Finance Portfolio. Watch the full video to see how SMP shaped our growth journey: youtu.be/qWjmLfOzp8k

At 18, Sahur is already planning her global career. After fleeing Sudan in 2024, she restarted high school in Kakuma and joined SIR’s women-only digital marketing cohort, supported by the International Trade Centre and KOICA. Read the full story: sirafrica.org/impacts/story/…

20 of 146 applicants have started our 11-month Product Engineering Residency in Kakuma training job-ready software engineers for the global remote economy. Learn more: knode.sirafrica.org Donate or partner with us: SIR | Donate

Ending FGM by 2030 takes more than awareness. It takes sustained investment and community leadership. At SIR, girls and women lead change—building skills, income, and collective voice. This is dignity in action. #RefugeeLed #LearnEarnLead #EndFGM #FGM

Women. Skills. Stories. Support. Cohort 3 of our SANARA 2D Animation Training is here — 📌 Women-only. 📌 Crèche-supported. 📌 Income-focused. Because no woman should have to choose between childcare and creativity. Partner with us today: sirafrica.org

Digital skills alone aren’t enough. That’s why SIR pairs technical training with mentorship, devices, and direct job linkages. We’re not just teaching skills. We’re building bridges to income. Learn more about our Digital Livelihoods program and join: sirafrica.org/programmes/dig…

“I have many responsibilities. Planning is how I meet them.” Josylene Faida turned skills training into lasting stability for her familyand value for her community. Read more. Partner with us. sirafrica.org/impacts/story/… Donate: sirafrica.org #LearnEarnLeadChange