Create a Brighter Future for Refugee Girls
Today, you can make a direct, lasting impact on the health, safety, and future of refugee girls. Make a one-time or monthly gift to RefuSHE – rated four stars by Charity Navigator - that helps refugee girls heal from their trauma and build brighter futures for them and their children.
970
refugee girls and their children provided shelter, on-site day care and support services through our Safe House since it opened in 2008.
In 2025, 100% of Safe House residents reported feeling safer compared to their state before enrollment into the program.
Our Impact
Safe House
3,000+
refugee girls and women
have received mental health support, including individual and group counseling.
In 2025, 95% of counseling participants reported an improvement in confidence and resilience in post-surveys.
Mental Health
25,000+
refugees and local Kenyans have participated in RefuSHE’s Gender-Based Violence/Sexual Exploitation and Abuse prevention workshops in communities across Nairobi.
In 2025, RefuSHE trained 19 Anti-GBV Champions who conduct trainings in their communities, creating a ripple effect of GBV awareness throughout Nairobi.
Gender-Based
Violence Prevention
1,100+
refugee and local young women
have enrolled in one of our vocational training courses in high-demand industries, including beauty, fashion, digital marketing, and IT.
In 2025, 91% of our students graduated their course and earned real-world experience through internships or freelancing work.
Vocational Training
1000+ refugee women/small business owners
have received micro-business loans, business advisory services, and wraparound support through RefuSHE’s Women Ambassador Groups.
In 2025, 91% of the micro-loan recipients reported that their micro-enterprise was stable and operational.
Economic Empowerment
Here’s How You Can Help!
Become a monthly donor. Make a one-time donation. Collaborate and share your expertise. There are so many ways you can make a real impact on refugee girls.
Give Monthly. Invest in HER future.
Join our EmpowerHER community of monthly donors providing ongoing support to refugee girls, ensuring they have everything they need to reach their full potential.
Make a Donation
Your donation makes a direct impact on the girls we serve, providing vital necessities like food support, school supplies, housing essentials, and more.
Shop the Artisan Collective!
Artisan Collective is a social enterprise that empowers refugee women to become skilled, economically independent entrepreneurs. Our artisans design and produce one-of-a-kind, hand-dyed scarves and other textiles. Click below to browse the collection.
Partner with us
Do you or your company/organization have expertise in the areas of nonprofits, communications, retail, information technology, and other areas that may be relevent to RefuSHE? If so, we’d love to explore collaboration with you! Reach out to RefuSHE’s Development Director, Emile Dawisha, at edawisha@refushe.org.
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