The Amahoro Coalition

“At Amahoro Coalition, we cannot stress enough the urgent need for the African private sector in conjunction with governments and regional bodies to work together to expand educational and employment opportunities to refugees. As the largest African convener of the private sector for social impact, and based on our field work in displaced communities across 11 African countries, we know for a fact that this works!” Isaac Kwaku F., Amahoro Coalition's Curator. Opinion piece published in New African Magazine. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dd8cjcRK

Last week we hosted a business roundtable in Kigali, Rwanda that brought together private sector leaders, refugee entrepreneurs, and development partners to explore innovative ways the private sector can be a driving force in providing employment opportunities for forcibly displaced people. Together, we discussed how businesses in Rwanda can become employers of choice for refugees and boost employability and job creation in forcibly displaced communities. A big thank you to our partner Alight and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Rwanda for helping make this event a successful one! Would you be interested to work with us in co-creating and investing in economic opportunities for forcibly displaced people across the Continent? Join us at our next Private Sector Roundtable. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dccRYiZe

At Amahoro Coalition, we believe that enabling the free flow of goods and services across Africa—and strengthening its position in global trade—depends on the free movement of people, including the 44 million forcibly displaced across the continent. We invite private sector leaders, including those participating in the African Private Sector Roundtable at #BiasharaAfrika2024, powered by African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to join us in creating market-based solutions for displaced communities and unlocking breakthrough opportunities for all!

Thank you Kigali for hosting Amahoro Fellows for a weeklong transformative experience. In addition to powerful intensive sessions and inspiring guest speakers, the Fellows had the opportunity to explore the city and learn about Kigali’s reconstruction journey through an exciting “Amazing Race” We can’t wait to see what these changemakers will achieve in the next 12 months and beyond! Learn more about Amahoro Fellowship and how it is shaping the future of leadership in displaced communities across Africa: https://lnkd.in/dPgpvzEE #AmahoroFellowship Kigali Genocide Memorial | Kigali Convention Centre | Kigali Public Library | BK Arena | Norrsken | City of Kigali

I am reflecting on an incredible week spent in Kigali, Rwanda, with our second cohort of fellows for the The Amahoro Coalition Fellowship program. We are very excited to welcome this second cohort of fellows who originate from or live in 16 different African countries. This year, female fellows make up 60% of the cohort, which is very important to us and speaks to our values as an organization. The week was full of inspiring conversations that challenged all of us to think of who we are as leaders and how we intend to use our voices and platforms to create transformative change. Personally, witnessing the optimism and active participation of our fellows in the week’s activities was incredible. Their eagerness to connect, collaborate, and support each other from the moment they met was a testament to their commitment and passion. One session that stood out for me was a discussion on leadership in the African context and what it means to embody our values and identity as young leaders on this continent. I am immensely proud of the work our fellows are doing and the impact they are making. This experience has reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing and developing the next generation of African leaders. Thank you to our guest speakers Jean Charles Kanamugire and Nelly Mukazayire, and Sara Leedom Leedom - your sessions were inspiring and insightful. This would not have been possible without our facilitators and the Amahoro fellowship team that was working hard behind the scenes to make everything work. #AmahoroFellowshipProgram

Last week, we co-hosted our first private sector roundtable in Cameroon with EUROCHAM Cameroon, focusing on investment opportunities in forcibly displaced communities. We shared our innovative approach, highlighting market-driven solutions and employment opportunities for FDPs. We were excited to see 40 business leaders express interest in integrating our clients into their current and future ventures. A special thanks to Sandra Gouadjio and Coretta Minlend for their invaluable support in organizing and hosting the event. We look forward to more impactful collaborations! To learn more about our work, explore partnership opportunities, or join a future roundtable, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d-CkjbUj

Applying for The Amahoro Coalition Fellowship was like having a gun with only one bullet. If I miss the target, I will lose it forever. If I had missed the chance to get into the Fellowship this year, 2024, I would have forgotten it forever because of the age limit. Getting into the Fellowship has given me the opportunity to meet the #CEO of the Amahoro Coalition and be enlightened by his wisdom in finding solutions to Africa's problems. Isaac Kwaku F. emphasised that before we can say we have the human capital in Africa, we need to have more tertiary graduates in Africa. For him, education may not be everything, but it is so important to have knowledge. During the conversation, he challenged us that if we are not willing to invest in our businesses, who else is going to invest in? or if we don't want to write our own stories, then someone else will write them in their own ways and own them. Isaac Kwaku F. 's sense of humility is unparalleled, having provided technical business advice to over 400 companies and governments across Africa, America and Europe, he still believes that the people around him are better than him and is humble enough to learn from them. He wants us in the fellowship to develop Amahoro types that are better than his and establish companies that will employ thousands of people beyond our camp settings. Chrystina Russell, PhD Imbolokonye The Roux Institute at Northeastern University Chris Sunday LERRN . Refugees SEAT

It's Day 2 of the The Amahoro Coalition in Kigali, Rwanda! It’s incredible to meet and engage with young African leaders who have created meaningful impact in their communities and nations. Being part of the Amahoro family is truly inspiring—a platform where we connect, share ideas, learn from one another, and benefit from the knowledge of experts. It’s an honor to be here and to collaborate with such passionate, driven individuals dedicated to positive change across Africa.

We're in Kigali, Rwanda for a weeklong transformative experience with Cohort 2 of the Amahoro Fellowship! Fellows are exploring leadership through the lens of African culture, discovering different styles of entrepreneurial innovation, and diving deep into the displacement crisis across the continent. They're also examining how the private sector can drive sustainable solutions to key societal challenges. #AmahoroFellowship

We’re excited to announce the release of our new report on durable solutions for forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) in Africa. The report addresses the critical need to align refugee policies with on-the-ground realities, focusing on educational and employment opportunities. It highlights key steps that governments, the private sector, and civil society must take to bridge existing gaps. With a focus on regional cooperation and private-sector engagement, this report provides a roadmap for a brighter, more inclusive future for refugees and host communities. Curious to learn more? Dive in and discover how we can create a future of inclusion and opportunity for all. Dive into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dpkBB6wF Intergovernmental Authority on Development | African Union | ECOWAS CEDEAO | East African Community | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat