Remote work for refugees

Talent has no borders. We prepare refugees for the global workforce.

Na’amal supports refugees and under-resourced communities through skills training, mentoring and placement opportunities.

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What we do

Support at every step of the journey

At Na’amal, we are passionate about enabling refugees, women and under-resourced communities with sustained, dignified livelihoods. We are proud to be partnering with organisations to provide support every step of the way, from learning new skills to sustained remote work.

  1. Work Readiness

    Train

    • Digital skills training
    • Human & soft skills training
    • Mentorship (1-on-1 and technical)

  2. Paid Digital Work

    Place

    • Na’amal Agency: project-based work
    • Platform work: marketplace-based gigs
    • Direct placement: formal employment

  3. Knowledge Transfer

    Strengthen

    • Research & thought leadership
    • Policy & advocacy
    • Ecosystem building
A Na’amal learner working remotely
Explore the problem

Why can remote work be a solution for refugee livelihoods?

Refugees often face significant barriers to employment, including legal restrictions, limited local job opportunities, language barriers, disrupted education and a lack of professional networks.

Remote work can help overcome some of these barriers by opening access to opportunities beyond the local labour market. With the right skills, tools and support, refugees can connect with employers and clients across borders and build careers that are not defined by where they happen to live.

But access to remote work requires more than training. People also need practical experience, mentorship, professional networks, access to technology and clear pathways into paid work. At Na’amal, we help bridge that gap. We support refugees and other underserved communities to build relevant skills, gain experience and connect to meaningful digital employment opportunities.

Because talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

Our Impact

Migration is not a problem to be solved. It is human reality to be managed.

William L. Swing Former General Director of the International Organization for Migration

Looking back at my life, perhaps this was the single most important course I have ever taken. This course introduced me to the intellectual enterprise of programming and computer science as a tool to solve real-world analytical problems using Python.

Jerry Vance Anguzu MIT ReACT Learner, 2020–2021

I contracted a Na’amal alumni as web site editing and administration support over a year ago, they have been a wonderful resource and addition to my freelance team!

Rowena Hennigan Founder, RoRemote

They knew we were going through a lot as we were different people from different backgrounds. After joining Na’amal each week, we learnt how to deal with challenges. Time management was one of them for me. Now I’m able to organise my tasks based on the day.

Fidele K. Cyisa MIT ReACT Learner
Our ecosystem

Who We Work With

Each of our partners is individually making a difference, and together we create a strong ecosystem, overcoming the barriers our learners may be faced with.

Ready to open a world of work?

Partner with us, mentor a learner, or hire remote talent — every route helps someone build a dignified, independent livelihood.

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