About Us

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

About Raising Hope Center

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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.

Our goal is to build resilient refugees, youth, women, and host communities through holistic program approaches that lead to economic independence and creative economic recovery activities. We utilize gender-transformative approaches to create positive change for women and their communities.

Raising Hope Centre goal is to empower vulnerable and marginalized persons to become agents of positive change and social cohesion through three approaches: Economic Viability, Enabling Environment, and Social Equity.

As a local Community Based Organization in Kenya, we seek to improve the quality of life of the refugees and the most vulnerable in the host community within Nairobi and its environs

To have sustainable livelihood and a better future for families and individuals amongst the urban poor community in our scope of coverage

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 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.

Together We Change Lives

Contribute today to help Raising Hope Centre support 72 school kids for an entire year, and have a positive impact on refugees.

Every action, no matter how small, can make a world of difference!