The mission of RFP is to welcome Newcomers and Empower Refugees to become self-sufficient through direct Service and Educational Programs.
RFP envisions a world where communities welcome all refugees and immigrants. We see ourselves as catalysts in the work of building welcoming communities. We aim to build relationships and a cross-cultural understanding between the Host communities and refugee communities
Innovative Solutions for a Brighter Future
After escaping the devastation of war or persecution, one of the most powerful ways refugees can rebuild their lives with dignity and peace is by gaining the opportunity to work and earn a living.
Refugees For Prosperity (RFP) is dedicated to promoting livelihoods and economic inclusion for refugees. We advocate for their right to work and provide the support they need to be
Our work enables Refugee youth to take action that positively impacts their own lives. We believe that each Refugee young man and woman has the potential to lead a productive life and contribute positively to society.
Feeding the family is a daily struggle for many refugees, but with a small helping hand as groups of refugee women, has been able to start thriving small businesses to support their families.
Uganda has been hosting refugees since 1959. Uganda is as well the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa fifth-largest host in the world with over 1.7 million refugees and asylum seekers. Refugees live alongside local hosting communities in peaceful coexistence sharing natural resources and accessing the same social services.
Uganda has been recognized globally for having one of the most progressive open-door refugee policies: Uganda is also well advanced in the implementation of the comprehensive Refugee Framework (CRRF)
At Refugees For Prosperity, we strongly believe in the immense opportunities that open up for refugee youth if they receive the right kind of support. Our commitment to empowering refugees is reflected in the tangible results we achieve. Here, you will find key statistics that highlight our impact:
Youth and Children Technical Skills and Education
Our programs have equipped thousands of young refugees with essential technical skills and education, paving the way for brighter futures.
Businesses Started and Gained Self-Reliance
We have supported numerous refugees in launching their own businesses, fostering economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Empowering Women with Entrepreneurship and Business Skills
Our initiatives have empowered hundreds of women through entrepreneurship training and courses in secretarial and business management, enabling them to start, grow, and manage their own ventures.
Here are the some success stories for Refugees For Prosperity (RFP) beneficiaries from Somalia who have acquired entrepreneurship skills and other assistance from RFP, leading to self-reliance:
Maryam Ibrahim Ismail, a refugee from Somalia, is a proud beneficiary of Refugees For Prosperity (RFP) in Kisenyi. With RFP’s support, she gained essential business skills and established her own shop. Today, her business sustains her needs and enriches the local community, and she is deeply grateful for RFP’s role in her success. Here is what Maryam says: “With RFP’s support, I gained essential business skills and established my own shop. Today, my business sustains my needs and enriches the local community. I am deeply grateful for RFP’s role in my success.”
Abdishakur Ahmed Ismail, a refugee from Somalia, realized his entrepreneurial dreams with the help of Refugees For Prosperity (RFP). The assistance and skills he received from RFP were crucial in establishing his thriving shop. His business now contributes to his self-reliance and supports the local economy, thanks to RFP’s support. Here is what Abdishakur says: “The assistance and skills I received from RFP were crucial in establishing my thriving shop. My business now contributes to my self-reliance and supports the local economy. I am thankful for RFP’s support in helping me achieve my entrepreneurial dreams.
Safiya Ahmed Ali, a refugee from Somalia, used the skills and assistance from Refugees For Prosperity (RFP) to start her fruits and vegetables business in Kisenyi. The support she received enabled her to achieve financial independence and empower herself within the community. Her business now provides fresh produce and contributes to the local economy. Here is what Safiya says: “The entrepreneurship skills and support from RFP helped me start my fruits and vegetables business. I am now financially independent and empowered within my community. My business provides fresh produce and contributes to the local economy.”
What our clients say about us
We strongly believe in the immense opportunities that open up for refugee youth if they receive the right kind of support.
Feel free to ask us directly here if you have any questions about sponsoring or volunteering with us. Alternatively, you can send us an email at info@refugeesforprosperity.org
