Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative

❗ RESOURCE ALERT: The RSRI has curated a list of bridge funds and other funding resources to support organizations affected by the U.S. aid freeze and other executive orders that halt humanitarian work and interrupt crucial pathways to #selfreliance: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

"The SRI is one of the most promising, data-driven tools we’ve seen in humanitarian response — allowing organizations to adapt quickly, allocate resources effectively, and invest in what actually moves people from survival to stability." @FocusPhilanthro refugeeselfreliance.org/sri

📣 The RSRI seeks an Executive Director to steward & execute the initiative's strategic plan, fundraising, budgeting, partnerships, and day-to-day operations. This position is based in the U.S. and can be filled in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format: buff.ly/PoTFWe8

Last week, the RSRI and @APRRN_ hosted a joint webinar on labor and workers' rights in the Asia-Pacific region featuring presentations from @ilo, @Refugees Malaysia, and @asylumaccess Malaysia. 📼 Watch the recording now! youtu.be/odvLDaXGl5Q?fe…

🤝 #PartnerSpotlight: Please join us in welcoming Fabio Siani, Senior Regional Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer at @Refugees, to the RSRI Steering Committee! We are grateful for Fabio's strategic oversight and look forward to our continued partnership.

🚨Opportunity alert for RLOs! The Refugee-led Innovation Fund by @Refugees is currently open to applications from organizations led by forcibly displaced or stateless people in all countries. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: unhcr.org/innovation/ref…

Call for Proposals for R-Space 2025 is now Open! Join #RSpace2025 — the refugee-led convening running Dec 15–17 alongside the GRF Progress Review 2025 in Geneva. 📅Deadline: August 15, 2025 🔗Read the full details here: drive.google.com/file/d/1hArByi… 📧Submit your applications here:…

📆 WEBINAR: Next week, speakers from @CGDev & @RESCUEorg will examine the results and policy implications of the IRC Re:Build program's randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of a cash grant & business mentorship program for refugees in Uganda: buff.ly/C3zQs12

📰 In a recent article by @newhumanitarian, Ishimwe Jean-Marie (@RefugeesSeat) and Abdullahi Halakhe (@RefugeesIntl) highlight the need for refugees to be centered in the “humanitarian reset" & integrated within host communities to encourage self-reliance. buff.ly/w6TuHZ3

⏰ TODAY: This webinar will emphasize the importance of multi-level advocacy in advancing workers’ rights, with a focus on actionable priorities and key takeaways for further engagement. Register now: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Refugee livelihoods are particularly vulnerable to climate change, complicating their path to #selfreliance. Learn what @RefugePt and the RSRI are doing to respond to climate-driven events and help refugees become more resilient to climate change. refugepoint.org/blog/refugee-s…

RSRI Executive Director Kari Diener announces her departure and reflects on the numerous milestones and achievements the RSRI has reached since she was hired as its first Executive Director in 2022. 🔗 Read the full letter: buff.ly/uIafu1b

📰 New publication from @wrcommission and @GRYN_NETWORK: The rapid decline of humanitarian support means that displaced young Sudanese women will face even greater barriers to accessing healthcare, education, & economic #selfreliance. 🔗 Read the report: womensrefugeecommission.org/research-resou…

📰 Our latest brief presents tangible takeaways & guidance for designing and implementing programs to improve refugee self-reliance. The recommendations are drawn from the Self-Reliance Evidence Review, a @DRC_ngo & @RefugePt collaboration. Read it now: buff.ly/IGbx4Zw

📅 Please join us for an exclusive webinar with @APRRN_ on refugee self-reliance and labor rights in Asia-Pacific! This virtual event will feature speakers from @ilo, @Refugees Malaysia, and @asylumaccess Malaysia. 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/WbPbJyK

RSRI Executive Director Kari Diener presented updates on the Multistakeholder Pledge on Economic Inclusion and Social Protection (EISP) in Geneva last week. What have we learned in the nearly two years since its launch? 📹 Listen to Kari's remarks now: youtube.com/watch?v=XzYm80…

Thank you for joining our virtual forum in celebration of #WorldRefugeeDay on Monday, June 30th! Hosted by the RSRI and @GarlosRlos, this webinar raised awareness about the work of Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) in Latin America. Watch the recording: youtu.be/SlH19opYFAM?fe…

📆 EVENT: Launch of @IloProspects Lessons Learned Report ⏰ DATE & TIME: July 8, 2025 | 15:30-17:30 CEST 📍 VENUE: Salle Cinéma R2 Cine, ILO HQ, 4 Route des Morillons, Geneva. This event will also be broadcast on ILO Live. 🔗 Learn more and register now: ilo.org/meetings-and-e…

📢 R-SEAT is hiring! 📅 Apply by July 8th, 2025. 🔗 Check the application requirements on our website buff.ly/iIuHLpo 📧 Submit your application in English through this form: buff.ly/sweMQJ4 Please note: Only applicants based in Mexico, Colombia, or Brazil who…