Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR)

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. Are you driven by the desire to create lasting impact in the lives of refugees and host communities? Do you have the 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to guide a dynamic Refugee-Led Organization toward a brighter future? Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) is looking for YOU to join our Board of Directors. Since 2016, we’ve been empowering refugees and host communities in Kakuma, Kenya, through innovative programs that foster self-reliance, education, and economic opportunities. Now, we’re expanding our leadership to include two new 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 who will bring their expertise and passion to critical areas: 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀? • Be a part of impactful change by shaping strategies that uplift lives. • Leverage your expertise to drive initiatives aligned with global frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). • Collaborate with like-minded leaders committed to a world where refugees thrive and lead fulfilling lives. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼: • Help guide SIR’s mission to create dignified livelihoods for refugees and host communities. • Provide mentorship, strategic input, and support resource mobilization efforts. • Strengthen financial management practices to ensure our sustainability and growth. 🙋♀️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? If you’re experienced in 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, or nonprofit leadership, and can dedicate an average of 𝟭𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we’d love to hear from you! 🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: Take the first step toward transforming lives by submitting your application: https://lnkd.in/dMPpJgBB #refugeeleadership #RefugeeLedInitiatives #VolunteerWithPurpose #ChangeLives #Volunteer #BoardMember

Solidarity Initiative for Refugees was honored to participate in the ILO PROSPECTS 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 in Naivasha, Kenya, from December 3 to 5th. This groundbreaking event brought together changemakers from trade unions, worker organizations, digital skills trainers, and advocates to address critical issues in the platform economy. As digital platforms redefine work in Kenya, millions of gig workers, including refugees face challenges like job insecurity, lack of social protections, and unclear employment classifications. Together, we explored strategies to empower platform workers, including: • Advocating for fair wages and social protections • Training peer educators to cascade knowledge within their networks • Discussing innovative pathways like unions, cooperatives, and digital advocacy 📚 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: The workshop spotlighted practical solutions to create a fairer platform economy. From the importance of 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to emerging global practices like platform co-ops, every session strengthened our commitment to promoting 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. Let’s create a future where platform work is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. 𝗣𝗦: How do you think we can better protect gig workers in the digital economy? Share your thoughts below! #DigitalEconomy #GigWorkers #DecentWork #RefugeeLeadership

Solidarity Initiative for Refugees was honored to participate in the ILO PROSPECTS 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 in Naivasha, Kenya, from December 3 to 5th. This groundbreaking event brought together changemakers from trade unions, worker organizations, digital skills trainers, and advocates to address critical issues in the platform economy. As digital platforms redefine work in Kenya, millions of gig workers, including refugees face challenges like job insecurity, lack of social protections, and unclear employment classifications. Together, we explored strategies to empower platform workers, including: • Advocating for fair wages and social protections • Training peer educators to cascade knowledge within their networks • Discussing innovative pathways like unions, cooperatives, and digital advocacy 📚 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: The workshop spotlighted practical solutions to create a fairer platform economy. From the importance of 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to emerging global practices like platform co-ops, every session strengthened our commitment to promoting 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. Let’s create a future where platform work is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. 𝗣𝗦: How do you think we can better protect gig workers in the digital economy? Share your thoughts below! #DigitalEconomy #GigWorkers #DecentWork #RefugeeLeadership

The Dialogue continues! Day 2 at the #C4CKenyaDialogue2024 has kicked off building on yesterdays momentum. Yesterday we engaged in a powerful discussion on: ☑️ The critical need to localize humanitarian action ☑️ Progress and advancing the Grand Bargain ☑️ and ensuring that localization is not just a policy but a reality for local and national organizations. Let's continue the dialogue and drive real change together. #C4CKenya #GlobaltoLocal #Localization Trócaire EmpServe Kenya USAID Catholic Relief Services DanChurchAid Kenya Christian Aid Kenya Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp RACIDA ALDEF Kenya CARE International UK AMPLIFY GIRLS TINADA Youth Action Africa (TYAAfriq) WASDA

Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR) was honored to attend the Charter for Change (C4C) Annual Dialogue on November 13–14, courtesy of our valued partner, Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp . Together with humanitarian champions, including DRC colleagues, sustainability model partners, and other key players, we engaged in transformative discussions on advancing the Localization Agenda. These dialogues emphasized the critical role of local organizations and leaders in driving meaningful, community-led humanitarian responses. Key Takeaways: 💡 "Shifting the power" requires strengthening capacity, fostering trust, and investing in local leadership. 💡 Collaboration, not competition, is key to sustainable impact. 💡 Kenya’s spirit of Ubuntu leads the way in global giving—local action makes global waves! #LocalizationAgenda #CharterForChange #SolidarityForImpact #ShiftingThePower #UbuntuInAction #DRC #SIR

Are you an alumni of SIR? Then this one is for you! Your journey with us made an impact, now let’s make an even bigger difference together! Join the SIR Alumni Family and help expand opportunities for refugee youth. Your continued support will help us reach new heights, bringing education, empowerment, and opportunities to more refugees in need. ✨ How You Can Help: 🔔 Stay Updated: Follow our latest successes. 💸 Donate: Any amount helps us grow! Send as low as 100 bob to Pay bill Number: 247247 Account Number: 680635 📖 Share Your Story: Inspire others by sharing your journey. 🕒 Volunteer: Contribute your skills and time! Together, we can uplift and empower more lives. Thank you for being part of the SIR family! 💙 Follow the link below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dfHddh5d #SIRAlumni #EmpowerRefugees #MakeADifference

Today, We joined industry leaders and partners at the Market Building Workshop in Nairobi hosted by the International Labour Organization, Jobtech Alliance & Konexio Africa to explore digital job pathways for refugees and host communities. Together, we identified pathways in the Global Business Services and BPO sectors that can bridge gaps, address skill shortages, and enhance market linkages. By building sustainable models, we aim to empower thousands through accessible digital work. Teleperformance EqualReach Digital Divide Data (DDD) Genesis Analytics Na'amal Generation Aid #DigitalIncludion #DecentWork #DigitalEconomy #WithRefugees

On October 31st, eight bright young people in Kakuma participated in the StarPath career orientation workshop - a one-day experience organised in partnership by Solidarity Initiative for Refugees, Loughborough University London and Bournemouth University. We had with us Amalia Sabiescu and Isabella Rega, who co-facilitated the workshop with SIR’s Vestine Leila Ihimbazwe, guiding young people to use the StarPath toolkit in a journey of reflection on their life aspirations, professional goals and the knowledge and skills they should equip themselves with to break limitations and achieve their full potential. Huge thanks to Loughborough University London’s Amalia Sabiescu, Jo Tacchi and Noémi Zajzon and Bournemouth University’s Isabella Rega and the project funders - Loughborough University’s Accelerator Funding and The Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). Watch this space as we continue to collaborate in further shaping the StarPath toolkit and use it to create spaces of reflection and sharing for personal and professional achievement for our young people in Kakuma! #WithRefugees #RefugeeEducation #Kakuma

Proud to be part of the journey toward sustainability and self-reliance for our communities! our team just wrapped up a transformative 3-day review & learning workshop in Nanyuki with Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp and other dedicated local partners under the Danida-supported Sustainability Model Program. As the only Refugee-led organization among the partners, our team brought unique insights into the resilience, challenges, and aspirations of refugee communities. Together, we reflected on our progress, sharpened our outcome reporting, and strengthened plans for responsible transitions, ensuring that our work remains impactful and community-driven. At SIR, we are committed to empowering refugee and host communities through education, livelihoods and advocacy programs. Thank you, Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp, for leading this essential work on #Localisation and sustainable development. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and strengthening capacities that will create lasting change. #Localisation #CommunityImpact

This week, we had the honor of launching the 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, in partnership with the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (𝗜𝗧𝗖) and proudly funded by the 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗞𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗔). We were also privileged to have the KOICA Country Director, ITC representatives, and our Director grace the event, making this moment truly special. At Solidarity Initiative for Refugees, our mission is to equip adolescent girls and young women with the digital skills, mentorship and other support services such as childcare they need to thrive in today’s digital economy. This initiative, supported by KOICA, will help break barriers and create sustainable pathways for refugee women in Kakuma. A huge thank you to all our partners, participants, staff, parents and the wonderful community that made this launch possible. Together, we are creating a brighter, and more inclusive future for women! #DigitalInclusion #WomenEmpowerment #Localization #RefugeeLeadership