If you are in Nairobi, make sure not to miss this Migration Summit event taking place tomorrow hosted by Samuel Hall!
🌍Young people are disproportionately affected by displacement, especially in Kenya, where refugee youth face pressure to earn in a challenging job market. They encounter limited work rights, restricted movement, and stiff competition for scarce jobs. However, the digital economy offers new job creation opportunities, allowing refugees to navigate work without proper documentation. With the rise of digital platforms and the gig economy, many employment options are now borderless, creating more pathways for refugee youth. 🗓️On July 19th, 2024, Samuel Hall and Kumbatia Africa Peace Festival will host an exciting in-person event at the Samuel Hall office in Lavington, Nairobi as part of the Migration Summit 2024 follow-up. ” Organised by MIT ReACT (an initiative of Emerging Talent) , Na'amal , and Karam Foundation, the summit brings together diverse perspectives to drive meaningful dialogue and action to address the urgent need for innovative solutions that empower them in the evolving job market. 📢 Our event "Brighter Futures: Enhancing Employability & Dignity for Refugee Youth in The Digital and Music Industries in Kenya," will have 2 sessions: Session 1: Digital Economy Pathways for Refugees - Focused on transforming digital skills into employment opportunities, this session will develop actionable policy recommendations. The session will explore the unique challenges faced by young refugees due to displacement while also highlighting opportunities for growth and innovation in their quest for employment and a decent livelihood. The panellists include Frida Mwangi - Executive Director, iWorkers Kenya , Stephen Mwangi , National Project Coordinator, Digital Jobs International Labour Organization , Ghislain BAHATI Chairman for Refugee Led Organization Network (RELON, Kenya) Julius Muriuki - Client Engagement Officer , The Amahoro Coalition Coalition, Bonus Bright - Quality Assurance Annotator Session 2: Music Industry Pathways for Refugees - Led by the Kumbatia Africa Peace Festival, this session aims to explore dignified livelihood opportunities in the music sector. It will provide a platform for refugee and migrant youth to discuss their challenges, share best practices, and identify entry points into the music industry in Kenya. The panellists include Joseck Asikoye - Band Leader Jabali Africa, Muhonja Mujega- Musician, Ian Gwagi H - Director Creative Spills and Nikoye Ommeh - Spoken word artist. Moderated by Lisa Pfister and Mike O'maera, this discussion aims to inspire and empower refugee youth with practical insights and strategies for success. We will also have performances from artists and musicians through the event. Stay tuned for insights from the session and follow us on Instagram for live sessions. https://lnkd.in/dPpZAUs6 🤝 Together, we can nurture collaborative dialogue to develop actionable policy and programmatic recommendations that strengthen the employability of refugee youth in the digital economy.