Refugee Investment Network

Private capital has a unique role in addressing the challenges of forced displacement. #RefugeeLens Investing (RLI) offers a transformative approach to financing solutions for refugees and host communities. We are happy to share an insightful article on RLI in the latest issue of the Forced Migration Review, co-authored by RIN's Tim Docking and Selen Ucak along with other thought leaders from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation , Acumen, and Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehj?lp. As RIN's recent Research Fellow, Matai Muon, with his experience as a displaced entrepreneur in Kenya, shared with us: “...refugees can shift narratives of risks and burdens into investable opportunities if given the chance to do so. We are resilient, trustworthy and impact-driven. These qualities are attractive to investors…” Dive into the article here:https: https://lnkd.in/dmcGbKyD Read the entire issue and and register for FMR’s launch event tomorrow, December 12: https://lnkd.in/eq_sEmjG

Exciting News! ?? Rural Finance Initiative (RUFI) has won the 2024 European Microfinance Award for their work in financial inclusion for refugees in Uganda! RUFI empowers refugees and host communities with access to financial services, loans, and green energy financing. With 80% of staff being refugees, their approach is a powerful example of resilience and self-reliance. At RIN, we’re proud to support organizations like RUFI that drive social impact and financial inclusion for vulnerable communities. #FinancialInclusion #Refugees #Microfinance #Innovation #Resilience

?? New Resource Alert! ?? The RLI Technical Assistance Playbook is here! Developed with the support of the Hilton Foundation, this resource is packed with insights from our work with large enterprises in Uganda and Ethiopia. ?? The playbook offers strategies, case studies, and best practices from our East Africa Refugee TA Facility – helping organizations effectively engage refugees at scale. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dAJt525G RIN is seeking partners to help support opportunities to expand the RLI-TA program in response to requests from more than two dozen (investable) companies in the region interested in engaging refugees as customers, employees and suppliers. #RefugeeInclusion #EconomicEmpowerment #PartnershipOpportunities #EastAfrica #RIN

World Food Day reminds us of the urgent need for sustainable solutions to food security, particularly in refugee communities. Refugees often face limited access to land and resources, yet they hold incredible potential to contribute to local economies through agriculture. At the Refugee Investment Network (RIN), we are committed to supporting refugee-led and refugee-supporting enterprises that empower displaced people to grow their own food, generate income, and become self-reliant. Our work with partners like Asili Agriculture and GADC shows how investing in refugees not only fosters food security but also strengthens communities. Together, we can create a world where everyone has access to nutritious food and the means to produce it. ?? #WorldFoodDay #FoodSecurity #InvestInRefugees #RefugeeLensInvesting #SustainableAgriculture

Refugee Investment Network (RIN) team members Danny Cutherell and Matai Muon attended?a?Policy Research Forum last week, hosted by @WorldBank, @UNHCR_Kenya, @CEGA_UC?and the Kenyan Department of Refugee Services. The event focused?on the policy implications of a recent socioeconomic survey of?refugees and host communities in Kenya.?Download the report?here: https://lnkd.in/ei-btgCV Join the ongoing conversation with #RefugeesandHostsKE and stay tuned for valuable insights!

?? RIN would like to congratulate Associate Fellow, Matai Muon, on his recent graduation from the University of Oxford with an MPhil in Development Studies.?His impressive background and resume can be read here. https://lnkd.in/eJM4kyyJ Matai will continue his impactful work at RIN over the summer before he begins doctoral studies in International Development at Oxford this fall.? ? Congratulations Matai! ??? ?

Congratulations to every athlete on the @RefugeesOlympic Team! Your incredible talent and courage have inspired millions of displaced people around the world. ?? We are in awe of your achievements and will continue to #CheerForRefugees—today, tomorrow, and every day. #Paris2024

Excited to share that the Refugee Investment Network (RIN) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are driving private sector involvement in refugee economic inclusion across Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya! Through workshops and consultations, RIN and IGAD have brought together private sector actors, government officials, and NGOs to identify investment opportunities and challenges in refugee-hosting areas. The result? Co-created Policy Action Roadmaps for each country, outlining strategies to boost private sector engagement and improve the economic landscape for refugees and host communities. Read more below! ?? #EconomicInclusion #RefugeeSupport #PrivateSectorEngagement #RIN #IGAD

The Refugee Investment Network (RIN) team traveled to Jordan to witness the incredible potential of the country's private sector. From manufacturing to agriculture, the vibrant ecosystem powered by women, technology, sustainability, and creativity is truly inspiring. Stay tuned for more updates. #ImpactInvesting #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Innovation #WomenInBusiness

RIN was delighted to participate in #innPactWeek in Barranquilla, Colombia.?Designed and conducted by Five One Labs, with support from?USAID, the event brought together over a dozen RLI entrepreneurs and a large and diverse group of impact investors from the United States, Latin America and Colombia to Barranquilla to learn about – and invest in – the burgeoning RLI startup ecosystem on the Caribbean Coast and across Colombia. Read more about here: https://lnkd.in/dNxDjK7N