Global Initiative Sites Updates 2024

                                       November 20th - November 27th 2024 Kenya Kenya’s refugee crisis as rising numbers strain resources With over 30 years of hosting refugees and asylum-seekers, Kenya continues to be one of the largest asylum countries in Africa and the world. In fact, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of refugees and asylum-seekers entering the country has continued to increase, despite years of calls to close down the camps. At the end of October 2024, Kenya was host to 812,910 registered refugees and asylum-seekers, a significant rise from the 796,331 recorded at the end of August 2024. The increase highlights the region’s ongoing instability and Kenya’s crucial role as a haven for those fleeing conflict and persecution. According to data from the UNHCR, 73% of the total population held official refu...

                                                October 28th - 6th November 2024 Rwanda Private sector advocates for practical education Leaders in education, business, and the arts on Friday, November 1, emphasised the need for hands-on and market-aligned skills for the next generation. They urged for a collaborative push to shift mindsets from traditional academic approaches to a hands-on entrepreneurial model aligned with Rwanda’s aspirations for innovation and economic resilience. Leaders in education, business, and the arts on Friday, November 1, emphasised the need for hands-on and market-aligned skills for the next generation. This was highlighted during the launch of a book by Richard Hategekimana, the president of Rwanda Writers Federation. His book celebrates President Kagame's legacy of visionary leadership, resilience, and transformatio...