Entrepreneurship Education for Refugee and Migrant Communities

Joel Amani Mafigi's country of origin and the country from which Pasia fled war and prosecution.

A country where MIT D-Lab is adapting its model and where Malaysia is joining from, highlighting entrepreneurship challenges.

Joel Amani Mafigi's country of origin, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A small country where the speaker of 'EnterEyes' previously worked, finding it easier to implement non-scalable solutions.

A city in Kenya where the IRC's Rebuild Project serves refugees and host community members, and where Kim Berman works with enterprise development.

A continent where several organizations presented initiatives for refugee entrepreneurship, including East Africa and specific countries like Uganda and Kenya.

A province in South Sudan where Duke and Pibora are located, areas where Martha Thompson is adapting the MIT D-Lab model.

A country where Olive's organization runs entrepreneurship programs and where it's relatively easier for refugees to do business.

The country where Jason's organization provides helplines and media services to the Venezuelan migrant population.

A location in Bangladesh where MIT D-Lab is exploring work, which presents significant challenges regarding the acceptance of refugees and entrepreneurship.

A region where Jason's organization works with Venezuelan migrants, facing complex needs that require comprehensive, bundled services.

A city in Uganda where IRC's Rebuild Project is active and where clothing and textile businesses are targeted for refugee employment.

A country where Olive's organization runs entrepreneurship programs and where Kim Berman works on enterprise development.

An area in South Sudan where Martha Thompson is working to adapt the MIT D-Lab model with displaced populations.

The country from which Arjun Bashimov's parents emigrated as refugees to the United States.

A country where Olive's organization runs entrepreneurship programs, with a less straightforward environment for refugees compared to Rwanda.

A country where Joel Amani Mafigi's organization operates, and where MIT D-Lab and IRC also conduct significant work with refugees.

An area in South Sudan where Martha Thompson is working to adapt the MIT D-Lab model with displaced populations.

The city from which Kim Berman was joining the discussion.

A globally recognized hub for technology and entrepreneurship, whose traditional models are contrasted with the need for context-specific, creative approaches in refugee entrepreneurship.

A refugee camp in Uganda where MIT D-Lab collaborates with YSAT on projects.

A location in South Sudan from which Malaysia joined the discussion, highlighting entrepreneurship challenges in the country.

A region in Uganda where Botanica Repellent operates, producing mosquito repellent for refugees.

A refugee camp in Kenya housing over 200,000 refugees, which represents a significant consumer market relevant to entrepreneurship programs.

A country where Kutupalong is located; MIT D-Lab is exploring work there, which presents challenges related to refugee acceptance.

The country from which the speaker of 'EnterEyes' joined the discussion.

Referenced in a hypothetical scenario about mentorship, contrasting the traditional professor-student model with peer-to-peer learning.

An area colloquially known as Silicon Valley, associated with a particular style of entrepreneurship focused on breakthrough technology and rapid scaling.

A specific location within South Sudan from which Malaysia joined the discussion about entrepreneurship challenges.

Assistance with legal matters, provided by IRC to refugees to help them navigate regulations and access opportunities.

An educational program at MIT for global entrepreneurs, which has run bootcamps for refugees in partnership with MIT REACT.

Financial aid provided without the need for repayment, used by organizations like IRC to help refugees start or expand businesses.

Training focused on the design process (identifying challenges, generating ideas, building prototypes) as used by MIT D-Lab to foster innovation and problem-solving skills among displaced populations.

Digital learning platforms and resources, used by IRC as part of its delivery methods for skills building and entrepreneurship training.

Maker spaces and facilities equipped with tools and materials, providing refugees with a place to work on and refine their prototypes and projects.

Using creative art-making processes to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being; applied by Mugisha to help refugees process trauma and spark ideas.

Services aimed at safeguarding individuals from harm, violence, and exploitation, offered by IRC as part of holistic support for refugees.

Collaborations between government entities and private sector companies, seen as vital for achieving scalability and sustainability in refugee support programs.

The psychological well-being of individuals; art-based approaches are used by Mugisha to address mental health challenges and foster brainstorming among refugees.

The process of acquiring new competencies and knowledge, a core offering in IRC's bundled services for refugee livelihoods.

The sequence of activities involved in producing and distributing a product or service, identified as a strategic area for targeting refugee employment in specific sectors like beauty and textiles.

The degree of social connection and solidarity among a group, influenced by factors like mutual understanding and shared perspectives, and considered important for business success among refugees and host communities.

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal; a skill developed through MIT D-Lab's design training and innovation activities.

A programmatic approach used by IRC that combines economic and social empowerment initiatives with business skills and financial support to address gender-specific challenges for women entrepreneurs.

The non-refugee population living in areas where refugees are resettled, with whom collaboration and positive integration are crucial for successful livelihood programs.

Environments that foster innovation and entrepreneurship through training, mentorship, and access to resources, as created by MIT D-Lab for refugees and migrants.

Individuals who start and run their own businesses, the focus of entrepreneurship education programs for refugees and migrants.

The process of creating, supporting, and growing businesses, a key focus area for IRC's economic recovery efforts.

Guidance and advice provided by an experienced person to a less experienced person; a key element in IRC's bundled services and a focus of research by Belinda Moore.

The social, legal, and economic conditions that support or hinder the success of individuals and businesses; IRC provides support in this area for refugee entrepreneurs.

The ability to guide and inspire others, integrated into entrepreneurship programs to empower refugees and marginalized youth.

Support and resources for individuals who have experienced violence related to gender, offered by IRC to refugees.

A crucial factor influencing refugee participation in entrepreneurship, as highlighted by Malaysia from South Sudan, requiring specific program adaptations.

A crucial shift targeted by entrepreneurship education programs for refugees, moving individuals from a state of reliance on external aid to self-sufficiency and proactive problem-solving.

Disagreements or tension between different age groups; MIT D-Lab's design training and innovation centers are explored as neutral spaces to help mitigate this in South Sudan.

The environment where goods and services are exchanged; changing community perspectives can influence interactions and dynamics within the marketplace for refugees.

Providing opportunities for people to earn a living, a goal of IRC's work which includes both traditional employment and self-employment through entrepreneurship.

The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively; provided through mentorship and community linkages for refugees.

A field focused on rebuilding economies and improving livelihoods, within which Kim Berman works at the IRC.

Connections and relationships within the business community that provide support, opportunities, and shared experience; a component addressed by IRC's bundled services.

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices; a key mindset shift promoted by design training and entrepreneurship education for displaced people.

A process of nurturing early-stage business ideas to help them develop and grow, a stage in the entrepreneurship support model used by Unleashed Potentials in Motion.

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; a key skill fostered through the design and problem-solving process in MIT D-Lab's training.

A target value chain in Kampala where IRC is exploring specific opportunities for refugee employment.

The process of creating strategies and initiatives to foster business growth and expansion, a core component of entrepreneurship education for refugees.

A business approach focused on social and environmental impact alongside profit; key to empowering refugees and marginalized youth.

Providing refugees with the financial resources needed to start or expand businesses, a critical component of livelihood support.

A target value chain in Nairobi where IRC is exploring specific opportunities for refugee employment.

The capacity for a system or organization to grow and handle increasing demand, a major theme in the discussion about reaching more refugees with support services.

The process of developing skills and standards to operate as a professional; applied to social enterprises to enhance their community support capabilities.

The supply and demand for labor, information about which is provided by IRC to refugees to guide their employment and entrepreneurship efforts.

Medical assistance and care, provided by IRC to support the well-being of refugees alongside their livelihood goals.

A type of mentorship program tested by Belinda Moore that involves individuals of different genders to enrich learning experiences.

Small businesses, a significant focus of IRC's work, which aims to provide a bundle of services to tackle challenges like access to capital and business networks.

Modifications to laws and regulations that can significantly impact the landscape for refugee entrepreneurship and support programs.

Direct provision of money to individuals or households, used as a tool to unlock capital challenges for refugees starting or expanding businesses.

An organization that co-organized the Migration Summit 2022, focusing on building bridges for displaced learners.

A refugee-led organization in Uganda that empowers youth through social entrepreneurship, business development, and leadership training. It has provided scholarships and helped launch social enterprises.

A university partnering with the IRC on research for the Rebuild Project, contributing to a randomized control trial.

An organization that funds projects by MIT D-Lab in Northern Uganda.

Organizations founded and managed by refugees themselves, which IRC partners with to deliver services and scale its approaches.

An ambitious project by the IRC aimed at serving 20,000 refugees and host community members in Kampala and Nairobi through direct service delivery, advocacy, and research.

A research center in Uganda collaborating with the IRC on the Rebuild Project's randomized control trial on cash and mentorship for micro-enterprises.

A foundation that co-organized the Migration Summit 2022, aiming to support displaced learners and communities.

A university partnering with the IRC on research for the Rebuild Project, contributing to a randomized control trial.

An organization collaborating with MIT D-Lab on projects in Northern Uganda, specifically in West Nile.

A refugee-led organization in Rhino Camp, Uganda, collaborating with MIT D-Lab on projects funded by GIZ and Malteser.

An organization involved in organizing the Migration Summit 2022, focusing on building bridges for displaced learners.

The regulatory body in Uganda that approved Botanica Repellent, a mosquito repellent jelly developed by a refugee entrepreneur.

A university partnering with the IRC on research for the Rebuild Project, contributing to a randomized control trial.

An MIT program focused on developing practical solutions to global poverty challenges through academic and research initiatives, including creating innovation ecosystems for refugees and migrants.

A social enterprise founded by an individual based in Germany, focused on building an online community for peer-to-peer advisory between refugee founders and established entrepreneurs.

A department at MIT where Dr. Lana Cook serves as Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives.

An organization involved in organizing the Migration Summit 2022, focusing on education and workforce development for displaced communities.

The United States Agency for International Development, funding a project by MIT D-Lab in South Sudan.

An initiative associated with MIT where Dr. Lana Cook works, involved in organizing the Migration Summit.

A German development agency funding projects by MIT D-Lab in Northern Uganda.

An organization running entrepreneurship programs in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, focusing on refugee and host community integration.

The World Food Programme, with whom MIT D-Lab collaborated to consider the production of wheel carts for easier ration collection by refugees in camps.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, proposed as a model for collaboration among different providers of refugee support services.

An organization with an Economic Recovery and Development team that uses a 'bundled services' approach to support refugee livelihoods through skills building, access to capital, social capital, mentorship, and support for the enabling environment.

Organizations involved in providing aid and support in crisis situations, including those working with refugees and displaced populations.

An alliance or group formed to achieve a common purpose, suggested as an alternative to scaling individual programs, emphasizing networking and collaborative efforts.

An organization partnering with the IRC on research for the Rebuild Project, focusing on understanding what works in refugee entrepreneurship support.

An informal financial service group where members save money and take out small loans, used by IRC to link micro-enterprises to financial services.

Kampala Capital City Authority, which IRC is working with to share its livelihood center model and bundled service approach.

Deputy Director for the Rebuild Project at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), focusing on innovative solutions for livelihoods and rebuilding, serving refugees and host communities.

Co-founder of Unleashed Potentials in Motion, a refugee-led organization empowering youth through social entrepreneurship in Uganda.

Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives at MIT Open Learning and from MIT REACT, who introduced the panel discussion.

Senior Director at MIT Bootcamps, who led the panel discussion on entrepreneurship education for refugees and migrants.

The target population for helplines and media services in Colombia, as shared by audience member Jason, showcasing complex needs requiring integrated solutions.

An audience member who commented in agreement about the complexity of issues related to refugees in the context of entrepreneurship.

Technical Advisor at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in the Economic Recovery and Development team, focusing on enterprise development and employment in East Africa.

Founding Director of MIT D-Lab, dedicated to developing practical solutions for global poverty challenges through academics, fieldwork, and research, with a focus on innovation ecosystems for refugees.

Humanitarian Innovation Specialist at MIT D-Lab, focusing on adapting the D-Lab model to working with displaced populations in South Sudan.

Individuals involved in creating and implementing policies, crucial for shaping the enabling environment for refugee entrepreneurship and livelihoods.

A labor-saving technology developed by participants in Uganda to ease the burden of domestic chores for women in settlements.

Early models or versions of products developed during the design process, which participants refine to create market-ready solutions.

A cart designed for moving heavy loads, useful for refugees collecting rations or transporting goods, developed with potential collaboration with WFP.

A device developed for community baking enterprises, aiming to promote income generation through shared culinary activities.

A social enterprise founded by Pasia that produces mosquito repellent jelly to combat malaria for refugees in Uganda. It has created jobs and received approval from the National Drug Authority of Uganda.

A technology developed and refined through MIT D-Lab's co-creation summit, designed for roasting groundnuts, potentially as a business venture.

A rigorous research methodology used by the IRC and its partners to test the effectiveness of interventions, such as the impact of cash and mentorship on micro-enterprise outcomes.

Musical interlude during Joel Amani Mafigi's presentation and during the transition of speakers.

Businesses that partner with organizations like IRC to employ refugees or develop wholesale opportunities, contributing to sustainable livelihood models.

Formal financial institutions with which refugee micro-enterprises are linked for access to finance, as part of IRC's bundled services.