1000 jobs in 1000 days
Running from January 2024 to January 2027. This initiative focuses on empowering refugee entrepreneurs through targeted funding and comprehensive education programs. By providing the necessary resources and support, Maak Impact aims to nurture these entrepreneurs' businesses, fostering sustainable growth and economic stability within refugee communities. Through this endeavor, Maak Impact is dedicated to transforming lives, promoting self-reliance, and contributing to global economic development by turning refugee talent into thriving enterprises.
38
Jobs Created
43
Entrepreneurs Funded
10
People out of Poverty
FRE Kakuma Merch
All Proceeds Go Towards Funding Refugee Entrepreneurs
Samuel Chimanuka
Kalobeyei Refugee
"For three years. I had the REEMAR idea. I lost hope of implementation due to access to finances. I pushed for Angel investors but did not work, but after I learned about Maak from a friend that they will support innovative ideas, I applied, and now my dream is becoming true."
Aline Niyonzima
Kakuma Refugee
"Before joining Maak Impact, I was hopeless to start a business, but now, I am confident in creating the business of my dreams, get money, change my life, my family life and my community life. Thanks to Maak Impact's program of supporting us refugees in business."
Clarisse Cirangashane
Kakuma Refugee
"Before joining Maak impact i was hopeless, because I was having a dream to start a business but no funds, no money to start with, but through Maak Impact my dream come to reality. I can start my own business to change my life, and to help my community come out of poverty."
Dusabe Chandis
Kalobeyei Refugee
"Before joining Maak Impact I was sad and in despair, but now I am confident to create my own business and I can make my dreams come true, change my life, get money, change community life I saw life is all about hardworking, and don't lose hope. Thanks to Maak Impact for enabling my community out of poverty"