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.

Education Support Program Opens Enrollment

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.

Organisational

📅 July 2026

An Update on Our CBO/NGO Registration Journey

RTI shares a transparent progress update on formalizing its structure, and how partners can help us cross the finish line.

📌 These are RTI's first program updates as we launch and grow. Check back regularly — or subscribe below — for new stories as our work continues.

News & Updates From a Refugee-Led Organization in Nairobi