Our Impact
Five years of measurable change across East Africa — in policy, protection, research, and community empowerment. Here is what we have achieved together.
Five Years. Real Numbers.
Every number represents a person helped, a policy shifted, a right defended.
Where We Have Made a Difference
Our impact spans four interconnected areas — each reinforcing the others to create systemic change in migration governance.
Policy & Legislation
We have contributed to five pieces of national legislation and three regional policy frameworks across Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Our submissions to the Kenya Refugee Affairs Secretariat contributed to the 2021 regulatory amendments expanding work permit access for refugees.
- Kenya Refugees Act (2021 Amendment) — contributed analysis
- Uganda National IDP Policy — technical input provided
- IGAD Regional Migration Policy — represented civil society
- African Union Policy Framework Review — submitted position paper
Legal Protection
Our legal team has provided 2,300+ direct legal consultations and supported 18 strategic litigation cases — 12 of which resulted in favourable outcomes for migrants and displaced persons.
- 480 individuals assisted with civil documentation
- 230 asylum-seekers supported through application processes
- 12 strategic cases with precedent-setting outcomes
- 18 amicus briefs submitted to national and regional courts
Research & Knowledge
Our 18 published reports have been cited in parliamentary debates, UNHCR annual reports, and AU migration policy documents — translating field evidence into policy change.
- 18 major research reports and policy briefs
- 4 peer-reviewed academic journal articles
- Cited in 3 UNHCR country reports
- Knowledge Hub: 5,000+ resource downloads
Capacity & Community
Over 600 individuals have been trained across 48 workshops — building lasting local capacity that continues to protect migrant rights long after our direct involvement ends.
- 350+ community paralegals trained in 5 countries
- 48 training workshops and capacity sessions delivered
- 12 civil society organisations strengthened
- 240 government officials trained on refugee law
What People Are Saying
Feedback shared across our community networks — voices from the field, from frontline workers, and from the people we serve.
Countries of Operation
Our work spans eight East African countries — each with distinct migration dynamics, legal frameworks, and community needs.
| Country | Focus Areas | Key Activities | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Refugees, IDPs, Labour migrants | Legal aid, policy advocacy, community training, research | 5 years |
| Uganda | Refugees, Stateless persons | Paralegal training, documentation support, advocacy | 4 years |
| Ethiopia | IDPs, Cross-border migrants | Research, capacity building, policy engagement | 3 years |
| Somalia | IDPs, Returnees | Research, partner support, legal referrals | 3 years |
| South Sudan | IDPs, Refugees | Documentation, partner capacity building | 2 years |
| Tanzania | Refugees, Labour migrants | Policy engagement, research collaboration | 2 years |
| Rwanda | Refugees, Stateless persons | Training, legal referrals, research | 2 years |
| Burundi | IDPs, Cross-border displacement | Partner support, research input | 1 year |
Read the Full Story of Our Impact
Our annual reports provide detailed programme evaluations, financial summaries, and case studies — transparent accountability to the communities we serve and our donors.