Refugee Livelihood Programs by RIO
Enfranchizing refugees through inclusive initiatives in Agriculture, Health, Education, and Finances.
Asylumn Seekers and Other POCs in Ghana
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Asylumn Seekers
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Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
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Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs)
What We Do
The Refugee Livelihood Programmes by RIO aim to enfranchize refugees through inclusive initiatives in Agriculture, Health, Education, and Finances. Focusing on social cohesion and economic development and integration, the programme promotes sustainable micro-economies within settlements and refugee camps.
By providing training in diverse agricultural practices, healthcare, and financial literacy, refugees are equipped to contribute actively to their host communities. Emphasizing cultural integration and the innovative inclusion of Susu communal banking, the programme envisions a resilient and self-sufficient future for refugees, fostering economic independence and social cohesion. Ongoing support ensures the success of this transformative initiative.
FOCUS AREAS
Tackling areas that can help refugees build enables a self sufficient future
Basic Literary & Numeracy, Vocational Training, Language Classes, Social Education
Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship Training, Microfinance and Savings, Employment Skills
Basic Farming Techniques, Livestock Farming, Permaculture & Agroforestry, Market Linkages
Basic Healthcare, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Education, Mental Health Support
focus area 1
Education
Basic Literary & Numeracy
Reading, writing, and basic arithmetic skills.
Vocational Training
Skill development in trades and technology
Language Classes
Local and host country language proficiency.
Social Education
Integration into the Host Country / Cultural Similarities.
focus area 2
Finances
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, financial planning, and understanding banking systems
Entrepreneurship Training
Skill development in trades and technology
Microfinance and Savings
Access to microfinance services and encouraging savings.
Employment Skills:
Resume building, job search strategies, and workplace etiquette
focus area 3
Agriculture
Basic Farming Techniques
Efficient farming techniques for increased yields. / Cassava Farming / Drought-tolerant cassava cultivation and processing.
Livestock Farming
Poultry Farming / Chicken rearing for eggs and meat production / Fish farming.
Permaculture & Agroforestry
Oil Palm Cultivation / Agroforestry with Fruit Trees / Integrating fruit trees for biodiversity and income
Market Linkages
Resume building, job search strategies, and workplace etiquette
focus area 4
Health
Basic Healthcare
First aid, emergency response, and hygiene practices.
Maternal and Child Health
Poultry Farming / Chicken rearing for eggs and meat production / Fish farming.
Community Health Education
Awareness of common health issues and preventive measures / Proper healthcare in refugee community settings.
Mental Health Support
Coping mechanisms, stress management, and access to resources, and therapy
ABOUT
Working with the best team to achieve our goals
Our hiring philosohpy underscores RIO’s emphasis on providing inclusive and culturally sensitive services, ensuring the success and relevance of our integration initiatives.
Top Tier
Mutilingual
Our consultants are multilingual, demonstrating proficiency in English and French, as well as English and Arabic.
Highly Trained
Additionally, our consultants are trained to be highly conscious of social, cultural, political, and religious nuances during programme delivery
about
About the Founder
Rya holds over a decade of experience in working with refugees, migrants and other POC in Africa, Asia, and South America and Europe. He is Member of the Expert Network of the World Economic Forum in the areas International Development, Migration, Humanitarian Response, SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development.
He run the world’s biggest Universal Basic Income programme for refugees (in Ghana, Kenya, and India, impacting 25,000 refugees) at the height of COVID, merging Blockchain tech with USSD tech and delivering $1.50 to their mobile money wallets everyday.
He is also a speaker at the World Economic Forum, the African Union (High Level Dialogues), and The IOM’s International Dialogue on Migration.
Rya is a Consultant at Stanford Seed, a Mentor at the Mastercard Foundation, an Advisory Board Member at Village Capital’s Migration Fund and a WEF Agenda Contributor.
