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Changing the Lives of Refugees How Three Women Experienced Graduation in Ecuador

By: Michael Karam

Story
Trickle Up led a donor visit to Ecuador to see firsthand how Graduation transforms lives and begins the journey out of poverty. We visited three participants—Patty, Monica, and Sabrina—in order to hear their stories.

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Strengthening Coaching in Mozambique

By: Kaila Clarke

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Recognizing the need to adapt and strengthen programs throughout implementation, Trickle Up’s Refugees Affairs team visited Nampula, Mozambique for a two-week Learning Mission with UNHCR staff and partners. Trickle Up focused on observation and information gathering and provided targeted technical assistance to the team based on those learnings.

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The Trickle Effect in Action

By: Michael Karam

Story
Trickle Up is working with UNHCR and Self-Help Africa to deliver Graduation to the refugees of Meheba, the second largest refugee settlement in Zambia. The potential impact on the Meheba community is already evident.

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Trickle Up Launches Online Hub for the Graduation & Refugees Initiative

By: Helen Greene

Press Release
Check out refugees.trickleup.org, a new resource for the latest innovations and materials for Graduation with displaced populations, including articles, manuals, evaluations, videos, and webinars.

Global

Overcoming Adversity with a Smile

By: Loza Leon, C.

Story
After receiving assistance from her mentor, Marcela opened up a successful plantain chip business

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A New Start Worth Fighting For

By: UNHCR Ecuador

Story
Having to leave their fast food business behind, Patricia finds a new start and new business opportunities.

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Keys for Success

By: UNHCR Costa Rica

Story
Struggling for 12 years to undertake economic activities in Costa Rica, Dona finds formal and profitable work.

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Rebuilding Lives After Fleeing Extortion

By: UNHCR Ecuador

Story
After fleeing extortion in Colombia, Yenny’s family finds security in Quito.

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The Reach of Seed Capital

By: Loza Leon, C.

Story
While attending a savings workshop, refugee couples came together to start a restaurant.

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A Way to Overcome Poverty and Disability

By: UNHCR Ecuador

Story
Jimmy, a refugee with disability living in the city of Santo Domingo, now has dignified work.

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Trickle Up’s Partnership with PRM

By: Janet Heisey

Press Release
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to deliver livelihood support to refugees.

Global

UN Summit Event Highlights Importance of Refugee Self-Reliance

By: Helen Greene

Event
“Refugees deserve sustainable livelihoods. That is why I’m speaking out for their right to access land and financial services” – Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General

Global

Graduation and Refugees Initiative Expands to Uganda

By: Helen Greene

Press Release
Trickle Up, AVSI, and IMPAQ International receive award from USAID to support 13,200 households in Uganda as part of Trickle Up’s larger Graduation & Refugees Initiative.

Global

Urban Pioneers

By: Alexi Taylor-Grosman

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Alexi Taylor-Grosman, Program Director, shares 8 things we’ve learned about adapting our program to suit the needs of refugees in urban settings.

Global

When Humanitarian Aid Isn’t Enough

By: Alexi Taylor-Grosman

Article
This is the first in a two-part series by Alexi Taylor-Grosman on our work with refugees and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Global

Beyond the Crisis: Economic Opportunity and Hope for Refugees

By: Helen Greene

Event
On September 20, Trickle Up welcomed supporters, friends, and partners to our 2016 Patricof Forum with featured guest Ziad Ayoubi.

Global

The Case of Costa Rica: What Happens to Refugees After the Crisis?

By: Helen Greene

Story
Emergency response is critical to providing for refugees’ short-term needs, but is often not enough to provide a better future for displaced families.

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After the Crisis

By: Ziad Ayoubi

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The current global population of displaced persons tops 65 million, a level not seen since World War II. In 2015, 24 people on average were displaced from their homes every minute of every day.

Global

Forging a Path to Dignity with Refugees

By: Tyler McCelland

Press Release
Trickle Up is working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to deliver practical livelihoods programs to refugee populations.

Global

An Inside Look at the Graduation & Refugees Initiative in Ecuador

By: Krishnan Raghavan

Article
Krishnan Raghavan shares an inside look into Trickle Up’s first Exposure Visit to Ecuador for organizations interested in adapting the Graduation Approach to help refugees develop sustainable livelihoods.

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