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🌟 Aspire highlighted at the REC Peer-to-Peer Exchange! 🌟
This past January 22-24, Aspire Digital Hub stood at the forefront of a pivotal gathering alongside UNHCR, IGAD, the East African Community, FAO Uganda, ILO Prospects, MoFPED, and UNEP.
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Focus group discussions with the UN General Assembly President
As representatives of refugee-led organizations, we had the honor of speaking at a significant event last Saturday attended by the President of the UN General Assembly. Our address was twofold: to showcase the commendable work done by refugees and to highlight the ongoing challenges we face.
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Stanford Small and Entrepreneurship graduates
On October 20th, we had the honor of extending our congratulations to a group of remarkable refugees who had actively participated in a transformative Small Business and Entrepreneurship training program. This initiative was a collaborative effort between Stanford University, MUBS, and Aspire Digital Hub, with the overarching goal of empowering refugees to achieve self-reliance while making significant contributions to their host communities.
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Refugee Handbook launch
Last week on Monday, we had the chance to be a part of this transformative journey that deals with refugees’ rights. Thank you NTV Uganda for shining a light on the matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpacywTMlho
A significant step in ensuring legal empowerment for refugees
Binyam Meles, an Ethiopian #refugee from #Tigray, shared his journey of rebuilding life in Uganda & establishing Aspire Digital Hub in Kampala.
— ILO Prospects (@IloProspects) October 15, 2023
His story exemplifies the resilience and potential that can be fostered among refugees. #PROSPECTSPartnership pic.twitter.com/n2Bv7B0mhI
Ref Hub: Information for ALL – Empowering Refugee Communities through Digital Innovation
IRC proudly unveils the evolution of ‘Ref Hub’, an innovative digital platform designed to empower both refugee and host communities in Uganda 🇺🇬. From a vision to a victorious reality, Ref Hub bridges information gaps, ensuring everyone has timely access to crucial info. From health to education and legal rights, it’s not just a digital platform, it’s a beacon of empowerment 🌟.
Collaborations with UNHCR and other partners are at the heart of this endeavor, emphasizing the collective spirit of humanitarian efforts. Dive into the full story and witness the transformative power of technology and unity:
https://rebuild.rescue.org/press/information-all-empowering-refugee-communities-through-digital-innovation
Decent Work Summit Kampala
🌟 Proud to be part of an inspiring event “Decent Work Summit” on refugees’ access to decent work! 🤝✨ Together with our partners and stakeholders, we’re advocating for a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive in dignified employment. Let’s break down barriers and create brighter futures! 🌍💪 #RefugeesRights #DecentWork #InclusionForAll” #AspireDigitalHub #ChangeMakers
🌟✨Celebrating International Youth Day with a commitment to empower and uplift the next generation! 🌍👏 #YouthPower #AspireForChange
Yesterday, Aspire had the honor of being part of the vibrant celebrations for International Youth Day! 🎉🎈 This special day is all about harnessing the incredible potential of our youth and paving the way for a brighter future.
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Project pitch at the Urban Refugee Livelihoods Partnership (URLP) workshop
Earlier this week, we attended the Urban Refugee Livelihoods Partnership (URLP) workshop, alongside esteemed stakeholders from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, International Rescue Committee, Office of the Prime Minister, Norwegian Refugee Council, Kampala Capital City Authority, Federation of Small & Medium Enterprises-Uganda, SPOUTS International, Platform for Vendors in Uganda, and other partners and recognized NGOs.
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