Our Impact in Numbers
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.
We have supported numerous refugees in launching their own businesses, fostering economic independence and self-sufficiency.
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:
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Maryam Ibrahim Ismail: From Refugee to Successful Entrepreneur
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.”
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Abdishakur Ahmed Ismail: Thriving Entrepreneur in Kisenyi
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.”
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Safiya Ahmed Ali: Empowered Entrepreneur in Kisenyi
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.”
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Bishaar Abdi Daahir: Success Story of a Kisenyi Shop Owner
Bishaar Abdi Daahir, a refugee from Somalia, began his journey as a shop owner in Kisenyi with the support of Refugees For Prosperity (RFP). RFP’s guidance and resources helped him establish a successful business that provides essential goods to the community. His shop now offers a stable income for his family and contributes to the local economy.
Here is what Bishaar says: “With RFP’s help, I successfully established a thriving shop. My business provides essential goods to the community and a stable income for my family. I appreciate RFP’s pivotal role in making my entrepreneurial journey possible.”
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Samatar Yasin Aden: Achieving Independence Through RFP
Samatar Yasin Aden, originally from Somalia, is a beneficiary of Refugees For Prosperity (RFP) who obtained his driving license through the program. This achievement has opened new opportunities for him, allowing him to work as a driver. Samatar is now on a path to financial stability and self-reliance, thanks to RFP’s support.
Here is what Samatar says: “Thanks to RFP, I obtained my driving license and secured a job as a driver. This achievement has opened new opportunities for me. I am on a path to financial stability and self-reliance, and I am grateful for RFP’s support.”
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Abdikareem Suleiman Yusuf: From Refugee to a Thriving Businessman in Kampala
Abdikareem Suleiman Yusuf, a refugee from Somalia, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in Kisenyi with support from Refugees For Prosperity (RFP). Thanks to RFP’s guidance and resources, he successfully opened a shop that serves the local community with quality products. Abdikareem’s business not only sustains him but also contributes significantly to the local economy.
Here is what Abdikareem says: “With RFP’s guidance and resources, I established a successful shop in Kisenyi. My business now provides quality products to the local community and supports my livelihood. I am grateful for RFP’s role in helping me achieve this.”