Economic Opportunities

Around the world, forced displacement is rising to record levels. Globally, there is no credible plan to address the scale of the forced displacement crisis, which is expected to increase as climate change fuels devastating changes to environmental, economic, and physical well-being. International and Canadian law have long recognized universal rights related to global forced…

“We are, after all, the pillars upon which the future of the refugee community will be built.” Jean-Marie, based in Kalobeyei Settlement, Kenya, spoke those powerful words about the role of entrepreneurs in refugee communities. How he and his partner Adele came to embody those words started seven years ago in difficult circumstances. When you’re…

Are you passionate about craft and innovation? Do you want to make a difference while exploring how traditional practices can evolve to meet modern challenges? Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident between the ages of 18 and 30? Join WUSC’s 2025 International Seminar, held from July 3 to August 3, 2025, in Sri…

The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy Framework was officially launched at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2024, with the first cohort of 883 individuals from across the country graduating. Senior national and county government officials, led by the Deputy President, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, and education sector players attended the…

The 2024 International Seminar brought together youth from Canada, Kenya, Jordan, and Malawi, both refugees and non-refugees, in a collaborative research environment aimed at enhancing global connections and tackling relevant research questions.  The International Seminar explores a contemporary development issue through research and insights of young people, collaborating directly with key actors in one or…

In the quiet village of Dogara in Northern Jordan, far from the conveniences of the city, job opportunities are scarce. Wafaa shared her story of nearly giving up her 18-year career—not because of a lack of skills or ambition, but because she couldn’t find a safe place to care for her newborn baby. Her experience…

Looking back on his life’s journey, Peter Kimutai reflects fondly on how things have turned out for him.  “I never imagined I would get this far,” he says. At 32 years old, Peter runs a thriving electronics shop in Kakuma town in Northwestern Kenya. Born and raised in Turkana County, Peter lived a nomadic life…

A WUSC delegation recently had the opportunity to participate in the annual GYEO Summit, hosted by Making Cents International in Washington, DC, from September 9-12, 2024. Bringing together more than 500 global stakeholders from 75+ countries, the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit showcased innovative programming models such as public-private partnerships and AI, enabled evidence sharing…

“Nature sustains us, yet we face challenges from pests and unpredictable weather that affect our livelihoods. We often find ourselves uncertain about how to adapt and when to take action.”  – Explains N Guessan Aya Ella Roseline, member of the Divo community in Côte d’Ivoire and one of the local women contributing to the NbS…

Kakuma refugee camp is home to over 250,000 refugees of over 23 nationalities, with a large population of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 years. These young people have aspirations to generate an income, be self-reliant, and support their families. Every day, they face a myriad of challenges in these efforts, including delays…