The Amahoro Coalition

Our Private Sector and Client Service Unit teams held an engaging info session with students USIU-Africa. This event provided a platform to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss pathways to internships and meaningful employment opportunities. These students, many of whom are already entrepreneurs, are pursuing diverse degrees in fields such as Accounting, International Relations, Applied Computer Technology, and Psychology. At Amahoro Coalition, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment by fostering private sector connections that enable young people to thrive in their careers and contribute to building resilient communities.

As we approach the end of 2024, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support and partnership that have made this transformative year so impactful. Together, we have achieved significant milestones that drive our mission forward. As we look ahead to 2025, I’m excited about the opportunity to continue scaling our efforts and creating meaningful change. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Over the past 5 years, the Amahoro Coalition has grown, inspired, and made an impact in forcibly displaced communities across Africa. We invited our team, partners, friends, and Amahoro Fellows to reflect on our journey: the purpose behind our work, the impact it has achieved, and the shared vision that will guide our future. Here’s what they shared... https://lnkd.in/d-Jq6gvd 

During the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2024, Amahoro Coalition hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion with key stakeholders in the financial industry, including representatives from Wave, Ecobank, InTouch Group, Bamboo, Orange Money Group, Asafo & Co, Baobab Group, Express Union Group, Sparkle, National Bank of Rwanda, Bank of Cairo and Banco Millennium Atlantico etc. The focus? Exploring market entry strategies for financial services in Africa’s underserved markets.  Led by the insightful Kwadwo Adjei-Barwuah, Head of Investment at Growth Investment Partners (GIP), our conversation highlighted a critical opportunity: currently, only 38% of adults in developing economies hold a savings account, and around 75% lack access to any form of insurance. These figures present a compelling case for financial institutions to innovate and offer tailored products to meet the needs of these communities.  We also talked about the 45 million Africans who were currently displaced and the need for Financial Institutions to design products that transcended siloed regulations but rather to challenge the status quo by providing opportunities to all regardless of national boundaries. Our discussion centered around three essential pillars:   1. The factors that financial institutions must consider before entering these underserved markets.  2. Collaboration and partnerships play a vital role in ensuring effective market entry.  3. Leveraging technology to foster successful market penetration.  To turn the discussion into actionable steps, all participants agreed to explore ways to build meaningful and productive partnerships while doing our part to realize a holistically prosperous and inclusive continent.  Together, we can pave the way for a more inclusive financial landscape! #AmahoroCoalition #FinancialInclusion #AFIS2024 #Africa #Finance #Collaboration #Innovation

We have entered a new partnership with the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) and the GrowthAfrica Foundation to identify and support 140 new social impact entrepreneurs across six African countries over the next four years. This initiative is made possible through a grant from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, provided by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Through this collaboration, Amahoro will leverage its expertise and private-sector led approach to build the capacity and growth of ventures led by forcibly displaced individuals. The project will be implemented in 6 countries across Sub-Saharan and North Africa namely Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Ghana, and Egypt creating breakthrough opportunities for all. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga_KMRUr

Ce mois de novembre marque le premier anniversaire de la Plateforme d'Appui aux solutions durables pour les déplacés de force Centrafricains, un partenariat novateur lancé pour créer des solutions durables et de consolidation de la paix pour les Centrafricains déplacés. La plateforme réunit des acteurs humanitaires, du développement, de la paix et du secteur privé pour travailler avec les réfugiés, les personnes déplacées internes et les retournés en Afrique centrale, afin de trouver des solutions durables à leurs problèmes les plus urgents. Amahoro Coalition est fière de faire partie de cette initiative transformatrice, aux côtés de pays Africains tels que le Cameroun, le Tchad, la République Démocratique du Congo, la République du Congo, le Soudan du Sud et le Soudan, avec le soutien de partenaires de développement, notamment la Banque Africaine de Développement, les États-Unis, la Suisse, l'Union Européenne, la France et la Banque Mondiale. Suivez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux pour des mises à jour sur les tables rondes à venir avec le secteur privé en RCA. Prêt à faire la différence? Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/dccRYiZe UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #SolutionsRCA #SolutionsPourRCA

This November marks the one-year anniversary of the CAR Solutions Support Platform, a groundbreaking partnership launched to create sustainable, peace-building solutions for displaced Central Africans. The platform brings together humanitarian, development, peace, and the private sector actors to work with refugees, internally displaced people, and returnees in Central Africa in finding sustainable solutions to their most pressing issues. Amahoro Coalition is proud to be part of this transformative initiative, working alongside African nations including Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan, with the support of development partners including the African Development Bank Group, United States, Switzerland, European Union, France, and the The World Bank. Follow us on social media for updates on upcoming private sector roundtables in CAR. Ready to make a difference now? Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/dccRYiZe UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #CARSolutions #SolutionsPourCAR

“At Amahoro Coalition, we cannot stress enough the urgent need for the African private sector in conjunction with governments and regional bodies to work together to expand educational and employment opportunities to refugees. As the largest African convener of the private sector for social impact, and based on our field work in displaced communities across 11 African countries, we know for a fact that this works!” Isaac Kwaku F., Amahoro Coalition's Curator. Opinion piece published in New African Magazine. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dd8cjcRK

Last week we hosted a business roundtable in Kigali, Rwanda that brought together private sector leaders, refugee entrepreneurs, and development partners to explore innovative ways the private sector can be a driving force in providing employment opportunities for forcibly displaced people. Together, we discussed how businesses in Rwanda can become employers of choice for refugees and boost employability and job creation in forcibly displaced communities. A big thank you to our partner Alight and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Rwanda for helping make this event a successful one! Would you be interested to work with us in co-creating and investing in economic opportunities for forcibly displaced people across the Continent? Join us at our next Private Sector Roundtable. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dccRYiZe

At Amahoro Coalition, we believe that enabling the free flow of goods and services across Africa—and strengthening its position in global trade—depends on the free movement of people, including the 44 million forcibly displaced across the continent. We invite private sector leaders, including those participating in the African Private Sector Roundtable at #BiasharaAfrika2024, powered by African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to join us in creating market-based solutions for displaced communities and unlocking breakthrough opportunities for all!