About Hope Hub
Uganda is arguably one of the most hospitable countries worldwide. As a result of its location and culture, many refugees have sought solace and found a place they can call home. Over the years, it has become home to more than 1,000,000 registered refugees from different countries around the continent. These include but are not limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea, to mention but a few. As a result of the influx in the number of refugees, the government has set up designated refugee centers across the country where assistance can be provided for them on the basis of the community setting.
A few refugees however have chosen to take a leap of faith and seek to have a life outside government aid. These brave refugees have decided to seek means of building a life of their own within the confines of the busy city center and unlike their counterparts in settlement camps, their access to aid ranges from minimal to non-existent. This means that on top of the trauma they struggle to deal with, they have an added burden of making a living in the tough economic times.
It is with these brave people in mind that Hope Hub was founded. The Hub was formed with the idea of restoring hope to the refugees who have over time struggled to earn a living. It was created as a safe learning environment to help the refugees tap into their existing potential and also enable them gain a skill set that could go a long way in helping them earn a living. With some help from the American Embassy, the team was in position to set up a fully functional learning center for the refugees.
Our Labs
Hope Hub is divided into labs that address different needs as per the needs assessment
that was carried out prior to the launch. The labs are as follows:
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Cohorts
The first cohort of the students from Hope Hub graduated on 23rd April 2019. The Hub supports them even after graduation and there are plans to have an exhibition to build the market base for their products.
“I can now speak to you in English because of hope hub, I’m computer literate & I even know how to use a photocopying machine. I can make crafts too. Unlike before I’m now able to earn a living to meet some basic needs in life.”-Bella
“I have learnt to do Henna & Make up. In the future I hope to make money to support my kid back in Somalia and also share these skills with other refugees for free. So that they can get empowered.”-Furah
“So far I know how to greet and I can hear some words when you speak to me in English. I never used to speak to the locals but now I can at least I can say hello to them. When I get better at it I want to teach my kids English as well.”-AbduRahman
“I used to go to a school where I paid to learn computer. At Hope hub I’m learning computer, English and baking all for free of charge.”-Kherya
“I used to stay at home doing nothing. Then my friends told me about Hope Hub. Today I’m now learning IT. I want to be a web developer.”- Maria
“Ever since I joined hope hub I love it here. I’ve learnt to do henna. I enjoy doing it. And my father is very supportive. He tells me to keep learning and never stop learning that’s what motivates every day.”-Musina