Pathways to Inclusion in Eastern Africa
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Amplify refugee voices.
RAWI-EA is a regional platform advancing policy reform, research, and collaboration across East Africa to ensure refugees can access dignified, lawful, and sustainable employment opportunities.
Together, our members form a unified voice — coordinating evidence-based advocacy and cross-sector partnerships that dismantle the legal barriers keeping refugees out of formal labour markets.
A coalition built on shared commitment to economic inclusion
RAWI-EA is a growing coalition of civil society organisations, academic institutions, government bodies, and private sector partners. We bring together diverse stakeholders united by the belief that access to decent work is a fundamental right — not a privilege.
We operate at the intersection of advocacy, research, and direct programming. By coordinating across borders and sectors, we strengthen the legal frameworks and institutional partnerships that make inclusive labour markets possible across East Africa.
Our approach is evidence-based, community-centred, and grounded in the lived experiences of displaced populations and the host communities that welcome them.
Four pillars of impact
Each advancing dignified work and economic inclusion across East Africa.
Policy & Legal Advocacy
Reforming the legal frameworks that govern the right to work.
Workforce Training
Equipping displaced people with skills for the formal labour market.
Research & Insights
Generating the community data that grounds effective programming.
Community Programs
Direct support that connects host communities and new arrivals.
The People Behind RAWI-EA
RAWI-EA is powered by a dedicated community of leaders, researchers, and volunteers who share a common commitment to advocacy, knowledge, and impact across East Africa. Meet the individuals driving our mission forward.
Colman Walsh
Executive Director
RAWI-EA
Rachael Joyce
Head of Research
RAWI-EA
Chris Donnelly
Senior Researcher
RAWI-EA
Mitchell Clements
Programme Lead
RAWI-EA
Emilie Mazurek
Advocacy Coordinator
RAWI-EA
Sarah Kim
Field Volunteer
RAWI-EA
James Okafor
Community Liaison
RAWI-EA