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We contributed to strengthening the resilience and self-reliance of refugees and host communities in Kirehe district, Rwanda, through the successful conclusion of an economic inclusion component within GIZ’s SD4T Dutere Intambwe project.
Context
Kirehe is home to Mahama, Rwanda’s largest refugee camp, hosting more than 70,000 people. Refugees and nearby host communities face limited job opportunities, weak access to finance, long distances to markets and services, and few tailored support offers for entrepreneurs. Women, persons with disabilities and young people are particularly affected, despite refugees having the legal right to work, study and access financial services.
Our Approach
Project activities aimed to improve access to business development services and gender-responsive labour market measures, so that more people could start or grow businesses, find work, increase income and participate more actively in the local economy. This was achieved by working closely with business development advisors, job coaches, financial institutions and local partners to make support services more inclusive, practical and sustainable.
Scope of Work
- Assessing existing business and employment support services
- Upgrading business advisory offers
- Linking entrepreneurs to finance
- Coaching high-potential start-ups and MSMEs
- Strengthening job counselling and placement services
Special attention was given to women, persons with disabilities and refugees, through accessible services, peer learning, and support for safer, more inclusive workplaces.
Discover more about project activities here.
Looking Ahead
We’re pleased to have supported these initiatives so more people can start or grow businesses, find work, increase income and participate more actively going forward in the local economy.