RAWI-EA Consortium is a regional advocacy platform for East Africa focused on dignity, protection, and economic inclusion of refugees through access to lawful and decent work. We bring together civil society organizations, governments, and private sector partners to advance policy reforms and strengthen refugee economic participation.

Our Vision: A region where refugees are fully included in national labor markets, with equal access to safe, lawful, and dignified employment.

Our Mission: We work to:

• Advance policy and legal reforms that uphold refugees' right to work
• Strengthen collaboration between civil society, governments, and the private sector
• Promote evidence-based advocacy and research
• Center refugee participation and leadership in economic inclusion efforts
• Support systems that move refugees from vulnerability to self-reliance

The consortium welcomes organizations and institutions committed to advancing refugees' right to work in East Africa, including:

• Civil society organizations and NGOs
• Refugee-led organizations
• Government agencies and institutions
• Private sector companies and employers
• Research institutions and academics
• International development partners

To join, please contact us or fill out our partnership inquiry form.

Our work is organized around four main pillars:

• Policy and Legal Advocacy: Engagement with governments to reform laws supporting the right to work
• Research and Evidence: Studies, policy briefs, and data that inform advocacy
• Employer Engagement: Building partnerships with businesses to expand refugee employment
• Capacity Strengthening: Training for civil society, government actors, and refugee-led organizations

RAWI-EA Consortium focuses on East Africa, working across multiple countries in the region to promote regional harmonization of refugee labor policies and practices. Our regional approach enables us to share lessons, coordinate advocacy efforts, and amplify impact across borders.

Employers can partner with us in several ways:

• Commit to inclusive hiring practices that consider refugee talent
• Participate in employer engagement forums and training
• Share best practices and case studies
• Support skills development and apprenticeship programs
• Advocate for policy reforms that enable refugee employment

Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Visit our Resources & Knowledge Hub to access:

• Policy briefs and legal guides
• Research reports and toolkits
• Training materials
• Position statements
• Case studies and success stories

All resources are freely available to support evidence-based advocacy and practice.