Africa's Refugee-Led Innovation Hub

Empowering Refugee Changemakers Across Africa

RECAN connects refugee-led organizations, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build sustainable solutions, amplify voices, and create lasting impact in communities across the continent.

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Who We Are

Bridging the Gap for Refugee Changemakers

Established in 2023, RECAN connects refugee-led organizations and entrepreneurs with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to create lasting change.

Vision

To foster a thriving refugee community, wherein Refugees emerge as key catalysts for development.

Mission

To provide RLOs and entrepreneurs with resources, connections, and capacity building opportunities.

Approach

An ecosystem model that connects, supports, and amplifies refugee changemakers across Africa.

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What We Do

Our Key Interventions

Comprehensive support for refugee-led initiatives across multiple dimensions

Capacity Sharing,Exchange & Coaching

Training programs, mentorship, and skill development for RLO leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Fundraising Support

Connecting initiatives with donors, investors, and funding opportunities.

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Partnerships

Building strategic alliances with NGOs, governments, and private sector partners.

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Advocacy & Voice Amplification

Amplifying refugee voices in policy discussions and public discourse.

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Our Network

Featured Refugee-Led Organizations

Meet some of the changemakers driving innovation in refugee communities

Kenya

Education

Discover Organization

A community-based nonprofit organization empowering vulnerable refugees through education and livelihood training. Founded in 2021, Discover...

Kakuma

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Kenya

Women Empowerment

EJOK KAKUMA SKY OF HOPE LIMITED

A social impact-driven enterprise based in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps, dedicated to creating sustainable livelihoods and advancing w...

Kakuma & Kalobeyei

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Kenya

Agriculture & Health

Farming and Health Education (FHE)

Empowering displaced individuals through sustainable regenerative farming practices, providing ecological job training and enhancing farming...

Kakuma

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Kenya

Digital Skills

Generation Aid

A refugee-led community non-profit organization aiming to reskill refugees with digital skills and innovative education to promote quality j...

Kakuma

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Kenya

Livelihood

KHALIFAST FASHION DESIGN (KFD)

A social enterprise empowering vulnerable single mothers in Kakuma through hands-on tailoring skills training. Specializes in transforming r...

Kakuma

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Kenya

Women & Girls

Saida Community Initiative

A refugee-led organization empowering young women and girls in Kakuma with skills, reproductive health education, and climate-smart liveliho...

Kakuma

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Kenya

Arts & Culture

THE BRIGHTER PROJECT

A transformative initiative led by Generation Aid and facilitated by The Refugee Change-makers Network in partnership with Everyplace. The p...

Kakuma & Kalobeyei

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Featured Organization

KHALIFAST FASHION DESIGN

Empowering Single Mothers Through Sustainable Fashion

KHALIFAST FASHION DESIGN (KFD) is a social enterprise empowering vulnerable single mothers in Kakuma through hands-on tailoring skills training, enabling them to create job opportunities and achieve self-reliance.

The organization specializes in transforming recycled plastic waste into sustainable African cultural clothes, wedding dresses, and accessories such as bags. By combining traditional tailoring skills with innovative recycling practices, KFD creates both economic opportunities and environmental impact.

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Kakuma, Kenya

2025

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Voices of Change

Stories That Inspire

"RECAN helps us turn our skills and dreams into reality. Being a refugee doesn't mean we are helpless."

Discover Organization

Education

"We're building sustainable solutions that honor our heritage while embracing new opportunities."

EJOK KAKUMA SKY OF HOPE LIMITED

Women Empowerment

"In the digital age, no one should be left behind. We're opening doors to global opportunities."

Farming and Health Education (FHE)

Agriculture & Health

Empowering Refugee Changemakers Across Africa