Where Do They Belong? The Question of Citizenship for Host-Born Refugees
Paul Nandia, Project Officer, discusses the need to allow refugees born in Kenya the opportunity to fully assimilate into society, including offering them citizenship.
The Power of Knowing: Empowering Refugee Parents of Children with Disabilities
Katarina Fandlova, Programme Lead, discusses why educating refugee parents about their children’s disabilities allows both them and their children to live more fulfilled lives.
Refugee Girls Need Educational Support Now More Than Ever
Lawrence Njoroge, Education Officer, discusses why many refugees need educational support now more so than ever, and what Xavier Project is doing to facilitate this.
Why Localisation Will Change The Development And Humanitarian Sector
Mildred Mugenya, Finance Lead, discusses the role localising humanitarian aid will change the face of development and the Humanitarian sector in years to come.
The Refugee Leaders Creating A Brighter Future For Their Communities
Justin Abumbah, Education Officer, discusses the role of leaders in the refugee community, and how they are working to propel their communities into a brighter future in this trying time.
Helping CBOs navigate hierarchies in the development sector
Matt Hopewell, Programme Lead in Uganda, discusses the role Xavier Project is playing in bridging the gap between CBOs and Inter-Governmental Organisations.
Honouring the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic
Xavier Project’s Social Business Lead, Carol Kabatanya, reflects on the pivotal role that community leaders have taken on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
Producing podcasts to keep our students learning from home
The Xavier Project team has produced over 250 podcasts that are being disseminated to our secondary students across East Africa so they can learn from home.
Localising humanitarian aid has been shown to be even more urgent by the COVID-19 crisis
Our CEO and Founder, Edmund Page, shares his thoughts on how COVID-19 is demonstrating why we need a shift in power to strengthen and empower community led responses.