Unlocking the refugee entrepreneur opportunity
From a report by The Entrepreneurial Refugee Netwo
Research reveals a gap between entrepreneurial potential of refugees and reality they face in setting up a business. It's emotionally demanding but deeply purposeful, and rebuilds stability, identity and confidence plus income.
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The Lisbon Project
From a video by The Lisbon Project
When Gabi graduated, she was sure that God would take her to a developing country where she would dedicate her life to addressing the poverty. However, doors kept closing...
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The Neighbourhood Storyteller
From a film by the Big Heart Foundation
Asma started thinking that the refugee community in the camp needed to work together to change things. She saw potential and thought there was something to be done. She always loved reading and she always loved stories....
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From textile waste to refugee livelihoods
From an article on Reasons to be Cheerful
In 5 years, Refugee Artisan Initiative has diverted 5,000lbs of textiles from the landfill and produced 120,000 items, 37 women have earned £400,000 in income, and eight have launched online shops.
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Principles for asylum dispersal
From a briefing by Asylum Matters and NACCOM
Ensuring that people seeking asylum receive adequate temporary accommodation and support while they wait for a decision on their application should be a fundamental aspect of a fair and just asylum system. 12 principles..
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The Washing Machine Project
Geoff Knott
70% of the world does not have access to an electric washing machine. Hand washing clothes is time and water-consuming.affecting livelyhoods, health. The Project developed an off-grid, manual machine, which saves 60% of time and 50% water.
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Helping people with trauma after a disaster - 2
A guest blog by Frank Cole, Trauma Healing trainer
Trauma healing materials mainly focus on help that can be given when sufferers are in recovery. There is less material to help with practical care immediately after a crisis. Article seeks to address this..
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Helping people with trauma after a disaster - 1
From a booklet by Trauma Healing Institute
Due to the war in Ukraine, many people have volunteered to receive refugees. How can caregivers be prepared to help with trauma that refugees may be suffering? Booklet, Helping People after a Disaster, guides..
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Umbrella
An 8 minute award winning animation inspired by true events and filled with messages of empathy and hope, Umbrella follows Joseph's story, a boy who lives in an orphanage and dreams of having a yellow Umbrella.
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Feast
A film from Faith and Co
Allows refugee chefs to have a pop-up kitchen for a day a week and cook the food from their country. They keep the proceeds and pay a below market rate for the kitchen hire. It helps them develop skills and prove their ideas.
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In-Person - Refugee Changemakers Forum 2026 - London
@Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP Primrose Street London
Backing refugee leadership – not just talking about it
Join The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network (TERN) and Cambio Consultancy, with support from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, for a bold, action-driven event both showcasing refugee-led organisations (RLOs) and challenging the sector to share power with RLOs. Real organisations. Real power. Real action.
This is not a typical event about refugees. RLOs are the grassroots of community-led change, and can drive the refugee, migration and social impact sectors forward. They work tirelessly to create real change. Yet refugee social entrepreneurs face two major challenges:
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In public forums, leaders from refugee backgrounds and their RLOs are often talked about, instead of doing the talking.
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RLOs face an uphill battle to sustain and grow their impact.
This event is about power shifting.
23/06/2026
12:30