OUR IMPACT

In recent years, we have executed humanitarian projects that integrate education, relief aid, livelihoods, economic development, and agriculture have yielded transformative impacts in the communities we have served that are facing crises. By establishing schools and vocational training centers, we have empowered children and adults alike, providing them with essential skills that increased employability and fostered economic resilience. Coupled with relief aid, including food and healthcare, the Shield Refugee Initiative alleviated immediate suffering while laying the groundwork for sustainable community development.

Agricultural training programs not only equipped families with farming techniques adapted to local conditions but also facilitated access to markets, stimulating local economies. The interconnectedness of these efforts resulted in a holistic approach that not only restored hope and dignity to affected individuals but also revitalized entire communities, illustrating the profound impact of combining education with practical, economic, and agricultural support in humanitarian response. Here we are in brief numbers in the the previous year 2024.

Annual program and Financial Reports
218

Projects

Have been executed in a multisectoral manner achieving at maximum coverage of the several factors affecting communities crosscutting important aspects such as protection and SGBV.

26,810

Beneficiaries

In both rural and urban settlements affected by either conflict or natural disaster have been reached with both relief aid and early economic recovery programs.

14

Countries

Are currently hosting our programs in 3 continents of Africa, Asia and Latin America and expanding. 

FEATURED ARTICLES

Digital Skills
Economic Security & Livelihoods

#Digital_Skills plays a crucial role in empowering refugees in boosting their employability and economic opportunities. Shield Refugee Initiative with the support from its Donors is helping to leverage several platforms to link refugees with job opportunities through rigorous trainings so as to enhance their skill sets to align with market demands. This initiative not only enhances their overall well-being but also fosters their seamless integration into society. We are currently championing "Digital Livelihoods" For Refugees In Uganda and Kenya.

Refugee Resettlement 
New Home In Adversity | Integration

Dedicated to assisting refugees, SRI plays a vital role in helping displaced individuals find new homes in adversity by offering comprehensive support services. Upon arrival, we conduct needs assessments to understand each family's unique circumstances and challenges. We either directly or indirectly through partners provide immediate assistance with essential services, including temporary housing and basic necessities. We also facilitate access to legal assistance for asylum applications, ensuring that refugees understand their rights and pathways to resettlement. 

NEWS

Latest Humanitarian News
19 March 2025
US aid cuts cause uproar over food shortages in Kenyan Refugee Camp

Hundreds of refugees protested after WFP cut food rations due to U.S. aid freezes. With hunger rising, water shortages, and job losses, refugees fear worsening conditions as funding gaps persist.

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7 March 2025
Aid efforts in Burundi buckling as more Congolese arrive in largest influx

Nearly 63,000 people have arrived in less than a month, with over 1,100 crossing on 5 March. Despite a slight decline in arrivals this past week, hundreds of refugees continue to arrive in Burundi every day through 11 border crossings.

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6 March 2025
Israel’s new aid blockade leaves an even deeper humanitarian crisis

Israel is once again blocking all aid from entering the Gaza Strip after dramatically increasing the number of trucks allowed to enter during the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which ended in uncertainty on 2 March.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The world's leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event.
Palexpo, Geneva - Switzerland
| 22-23 October, 2025.

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2025 Humanitarian Leadership Conference: Transformative leadership in times of polycrisis.
Doha, Qatar | 8-9 April, 2025.

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Offices
  • Colombia - R/HQ (Americas)
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  • Kamapala - Kyebando, Gayaza Rd
  • P.O.Box 175860 GPO

  • Kenya - Horn of Africa Co-ord Office
  • Rwanda - W/C Africa Co-ord Office
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  • shieldrefugeeinitiative@gmail.com
About Us

Shield Refugee Initiative is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to supporting refugees and displaced individuals through comprehensive programs focused on Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, Emergency Response, Health, and Health Education.

Our mission is to empower vulnerable populations by addressing their immediate needs while fostering long-term resilience and self-sufficiency.

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