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Inclusive and sustainable economic development through economic inclusion and self-reliance

About Raising Hope Center Inc.

Raising Hope Centre was founded in 2017 by friends from different nationalities including Refugee and host community and gets registered officially in 2022, seeking inclusive and sustainable economic development through economic inclusion and self-reliance.

The Canadian branch of Raising Hope Centre focuses on fundraising, advocacy, and building partnerships across Canada. By mobilizing resources and awareness here, we strengthen and sustain the programs led by our team in Kenya. While Canada drives support and connections, the Kenyan branch implements the programs on the ground, ensuring that every contribution directly impacts the lives of refugees, women, youth, and vulnerable families in Kitengela and beyond.

To mobilize resources and engage Canadians in empowering vulnerable communities, particularly refugees and urban poor populations, through fundraising, advocacy, and partnerships.

A world where every refugee and marginalized individual has access to opportunities that enable them to live with dignity and hope.

raising hope centre mission
  1. Advocacy for human rights
  2. Socio-economic development
  3. Economic growth and sustainability
  4. Reproductive health
  5. Improved access to education
  1. Team work
  2. Accountability and transparency
  3. Integrity
  4. Serving
  5. Resilient

Our Kenyan Team Now Certified BDS Providers

business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers
business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers
business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers
business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers
business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers
business development services certification by danish refugee council sweden sverige, certified BDS trainers

Our Team: Now Certified BDS Providers

On August 4th, 2025, several staff members of Raising Hope Centre successfully completed specialized training by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and are now certified Business Development Services (BDS) providers.

This certification strengthens our team’s ability to deliver high-quality support in:

  • Entrepreneurship and business skills development

  • Financial literacy and savings group facilitation

  • Mentorship and coaching for small businesses

  • Market linkages and access to financial opportunities

By equipping our team with these advanced skills, we are better prepared to empower refugees, women, and youth to achieve financial independence and long-term resilience.

We are proud of this milestone and remain committed to using our expertise to transform livelihoods, one entrepreneur at a time.

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