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Projects
FUNDER / DONOR
Mastercard Foundation (Proposed) & Strategic Partners
PROJECT & LOCATION
HerPath Digital Skills & Livelihoods Initiative – Dadaab & Urban Refugees (Kenya)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
HerPath Initiative (Pitch Project): RYEH is proposing the HerPath program—an innovative, offline-friendly digital training model designed to equip refugee and displaced girls and young women with practical digital skills, entrepreneurship pathways, and access to income opportunities. The initiative responds to barriers such as low connectivity, limited access to devices, and exclusion from formal education systems by delivering flexible, community-based learning solutions. HerPath Institute focuses on enabling young women to learn, earn, and build sustainable livelihoods, while strengthening their participation in the digital economy.
FUNDER / DONOR
International Labour Organization (PROSPECTS)
PROJECT & LOCATION
Exploratory Research on Refugee Workers & Entrepreneurs – Dadaab & Kakuma, Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Social Commerce & E-Commerce Research: RYEH supported Caribou Digital (lead research partner in Kenya and Uganda) in conducting exploratory research on refugee workers and entrepreneurs engaged in social commerce and e-commerce. RYEH’s role focused on the Kenya component (Dadaab and Kakuma), facilitating field engagement, supporting data collection, and providing contextual insights. The study examined digital income pathways, barriers (connectivity, payments, logistics), and opportunities to strengthen refugee participation in the digital economy, contributing to evidence-based programming under the PROSPECTS initiative.
FUNDER / DONOR
University of Birmingham & UK Research and Innovation
PROJECT & LOCATION
Making Aid Work Research – Dadaab & Urban Refugee Contexts (Kenya)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Making Aid Work (MAW) Research: RYEH contributed to the Making Aid Work for Displaced Women research initiative, supporting evidence generation on how humanitarian and development aid can be more effective, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of refugee and displaced women. Through community engagement, stakeholder consultations, and field insights, RYEH helped bridge research and practice—ensuring that lived experiences inform policy, programming, and funding approaches.
FUNDER / DONOR
World University Service of Canada & Mastercard Foundation
PROJECT & LOCATION
DREEM Project (Pilot), Dadaab – Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
DREEM (Displaced and Refugee Youth Enabling Environment Mechanism): RYEH participated as a pilot partner, supporting efforts to strengthen inclusive systems for refugee youth. The project focused on advancing youth leadership, promoting access to education and livelihoods, and contributing community insights to inform policy dialogue and inclusive programming across East Africa.
FUNDER / DONOR
UNHCR
PROJECT & LOCATION
Dadaab, Youth Digital Innovation Hub
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
RYEH Digital Innovation Hub: Funded through the $100,000 UNHCR–Nansen Prize, this project is transforming the RYEH library into a fully equipped digital hub. It provides youth with access to technology, digital skills training, and educational resources within a safe, solar-powered learning environment.
FUNDER / DONOR
International Labour Organization
PROJECT & LOCATION
Dadaab, RYEH Digital Job Centre
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ILO Innovation Challenge – Digital Job Centre: This initiative empowers youth with job readiness skills, entrepreneurship support, and access to digital tools, enhancing employability and economic participation among refugee and host communities.
FUNDER / DONOR
BOOKS FOR AFRICA
PROJECT & LOCATION
Dadaab, Garissa County – Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Dadaab Book Drive: RYEH established a library with over 60,000 books during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuity of learning for children and youth. The initiative supports education access by providing a conducive learning environment and essential reading materials.
FUNDER / DONOR
Internews
PROJECT & LOCATION
Dadaab, Garissa County – Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
COVID-19 Awareness Campaign: In partnership with Internews, RYEH led public awareness campaigns through community radio, disseminating critical information on prevention measures such as hygiene, social distancing, and mask usage during the pandemic.
FUNDER / DONOR
UNHCR
PROJECT & LOCATION
Global Recognition (2020)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
UNHCR NGO Innovation Award Winner: RYEH was selected among seven global winners out of 500+ applicants for its innovative, refugee-led response to COVID-19 challenges.
FUNDER / DONOR
International Labour Organization
PROJECT & LOCATION
Nairobi, Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Promoting Livelihoods of Urban Refugees: RYEH organized a World Refugee Day event at Pallet Café, providing a platform for refugee youth to showcase skills, connect to markets, and enhance economic opportunities. This has evolved into an annual partnership with expanded activities, including business forums and trainings.
FUNDER / DONOR
International Labour Organization
PROJECT & LOCATION
Dadaab, Garissa County – Kenya
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Refugee Women Economic Empowerment: In partnership with the Garissa County Chamber of Commerce, RYEH facilitated a Women in Business Forum to strengthen market linkages, peer learning, and economic inclusion for refugee and host community women entrepreneurs.