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We’re excited to share that the Migration Summit 2024 session, Strengthening Businesses: The Opportunities of Impact Sourcing, organised by Na'amal, is now available. In this session, our moderator, Drew Gardiner (International Labour Organization), led us through an exploration of the Na’amal Agency, an initiative of Na'amal. We examined how a comprehensive approach—from training to employment—has successfully generated sustainable l income and opportunities for displaced individuals. We heard from the Na'amal team  (Lorraine Charles , Abdi Ambari and Matthew Lloyd), partner EqualReach (Giselle Gonzales) and the talent themselves (Susan Achiech, Mikal Afewerki). The session explored the benefits and challenges of this model and discussed its potential for scaling and broader application. Check out the session and learn about how the Na'amal Agency and EqualReach are testing an innovative model for securing remote, project-based work for displaced talent and matching them with suitable projects. Link: https://lnkd.in/ezs4VF_i 

Nairobi friends, we would love to see you there!

"The Global North is adept at dictating and crafting the “proper” human rights practices, such as in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and hosting academic and political discussions on global issues at high level conferences at the United Nations in Geneva and New York City. However, they rarely enforce these practices unless there is gain or benefit for them in doing so." stated Daniela Alba in her blog post for the Migration Summit. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eiyyxBAx At Na'amal we often speak about decolonizing out thoughts and actions. We challenge you all to do the same!

Thanks to everyone who attended the Migration Summit. To all the panelists, hosts, moderators and respondents, we value your fantastic contribution. You can see all the recordings of the sessions here: https://lnkd.in/ek5cXyrg

Call for papers! - From Evidence To Policy: Transforming refugee livelihoods strategies in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia: A Research and Policy Symposium Submission Deadline: 1st August 2024 Symposium Date: 15th and 16th October, 2024 Symposium Location: Nairobi, Kenya In collaboration with the IKEA Foundation, the International Rescue Committee through its Re: Build Program, is pleased to invite researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to submit research products for presentation at the symposium. Papers should be focused on Kenya, Uganda or Ethiopia and should address one or more of the following thematic areas: Access to Finance & Microenterprises   Access to Social Protection Access to Jobs and Skills Development Access to Justice and Legal Identity Submission deadline: 1st August 2024  Submission form: https://lnkd.in/eD7_cbpN You can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/e8mvGvT2

Join us also for the CLOSING SESSION of the Migration Summit! June 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Register here:https://lnkd.in/ebwNerD3 In this culminating event,  we will reflect on the insights and themes that emerged throughout the week. This session offers an opportunity for all participants to share their reflections on the thematic conversations and the innovative ideas discussed during the summit. Register https://lnkd.in/ebwNerD3 

Join us tomorrow for the last day of the Migration Summit ! Innovators' Showcase (June 28, 2024 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT): Register here: https://lnkd.in/dFWcdTf3 In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, the talent and ingenuity of every individual – regardless of their background or personal circumstances – are essential for solving global challenges. Join us for the "Innovators' Showcase" at the Migration Summit. Hosted by MIT ReACT (an initiative of Emerging Talent) , Na'amal, and Karam Foundation, this session will feature various lightning talks introducing projects and entrepreneurial efforts addressing SDG-aligned challenges such as healthcare access, education access, financial inclusion, climate justice, and safety. Migrants bring unique skills and perspectives to bear on global problems, sparking creativity, new ideas, and technologies. Their resilience and entrepreneurial spirit drive them to solve problems, create jobs, and enhance global economies. Following the lightning talks, attendees will be invited to meet the innovators in small group settings through virtual breakout groups. This is a unique opportunity to engage with visionary thinkers and be inspired by their groundbreaking work.

Hosted by Na'amal and happening tomorrow (June 27, 2024, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST): Empowering Talent, Strengthening Businesses: The Opportunities of Impact Outsourcing Register: https://lnkd.in/ef7sxhBZ Join our moderator, Drew Gardiner ( International Labour Organization), to explore how the comprehensive approach—from training to employment—has successfully generated substantial income and opportunities for displaced individuals. We will hear from Na'amal's team, partner, EqualReach, clients, and the talent themselves about the benefits and challenges of this model and discuss its potential for scaling and broader application.  Impact sourcing is “an inclusive employment practice through which companies in global supply chains intentionally hire and provide career development opportunities to people who otherwise would have limited prospects for formal employment.” The Na'amal Agency and EqualReach are testing an innovative model for securing remote, project-based work for displaced talent and matching them with suitable projects.

Tomorrow at the Migration Summit Transforming the Future Work: The Power of Systems Thinking for Collaborative Actions in AI and Migration (12:30pm EST - 13:30pm EST) Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHHq9-aR The Future of Work Summit took place on June 20th at the Geneva Graduate Institute as a ‘sister summit’ complementing and supporting the Migration Summit’s mission. At the Future of Work Summit, participants explored practical tools to build trust, shift mindsets and shape collaborative efforts, with a focus on two critical unknowns at the forefront of international discourse: Migration and Artificial Intelligence. In this interactive session, the TASC Platform will share insights from the Future of Work Summit, introduce participants to the power of systems thinking as a tool for informing collaboration and silo-breaking, and discuss the challenges of working with the unknown. Geneva Graduate Institute, TASC Platform

Tomorrow for the third day of events at the Migration Summit : 10:00am EST - 12:00pm EST Entrepreneurship: Migrants as Job Creators: This panel will explore refugee entrepreneurship, shifting the focus from the traditional narrative of subsistence-level training for refugees to high-growth innovation and large-scale problem-solving, highlighting the value of refugee entrepreneurs for job creation and economic growth. The session will feature two refugee entrepreneurs alongside two industry experts and investors. We’ll then be joined by Fadi Bishara for an interactive fireside chat where he’ll offer valuable insights into the landscape of refugee entrepreneurship. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJkbqZwd Turnsole Technologies, Amplio Ventures, Ashoka, Blackbox