News & Updates | Refugee Thrive Initiative (RTI)

What's Happening at RTI

A running record of our programs, milestones, and the community we serve — updated as RTI grows.

Program Launch

📅 March 2026

Digital Skills & Career Development Program Launches First Cohort

RTI kicked off its very first Digital Skills training cohort, welcoming 25 refugee youth into a hands-on computer literacy and career-readiness program.

Milestone

📅 April 2026

First Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Cohort Graduates

18 women and youth completed RTI's inaugural business coaching and financial literacy cohort, several already piloting their own small businesses.

Refugee children celebrating with new notebooks and school supplies from RTI's Education Support Program

Program Update

📅 May 2026

Education & Learning Support Program Opens Enrollment for New Term

RTI opened enrollment for after-school tutoring and scholastic material support, aiming to reach 120 refugee children this term.

Program Launch

📅 June 2026

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Program Launches Weekly Circles

RTI began weekly trauma healing and peer support circles, creating safe spaces for community members to process and heal together.

RTI's official Certificate of Registration for Community Groups, issued by the Republic of Kenya

Organisational

📅 October 2026

RTI Is Now an Officially Registered Community Based Organization

Refugee Thrive Initiative is proud to announce its official registration as a Community Based Organization in Kenya — a major milestone for our community.

News & Updates From a Refugee-Led Organization in Nairobi