The World Refugee Day 5k is a race unlike any other. It gathers refugees, Ugandans, and friends from all over the world to come together and celebrate what’s possible. It shines a light on an often forgotten place, telling a story of hope and ideas, optimism and peace. And it's a moment of unity, with refugees from 13 different countries running together, all headed for the finish line. … [Read more...] about The World Refugee Day 5k
Stories
Women of Congo: Leading Asili into the Future
In Congo, women form the core of their families, their livelihoods, their towns Women are the backbone of Congolese culture. And the same is true for Asili. In the communities where Asili operates, its women who run our businesses. From Dr. Ange our Medical Director, to Adrienne our head nurse, to Mama Faida who operates our water kiosk in Cirunga, … [Read more...] about Women of Congo: Leading Asili into the Future
Investing in Congo’s Future
Last month, we sat down with some of our Congolese teammates who’ve been with us since the very beginning. People like José Katumba, who was instrumental to paving the way toward the first launch in Buhanga, to Michelline Engiteyo, who was based in Kinshasa for years, working with the Congolese government to get the permits and licenses we need to perate. We asked them what keeps them motivated - what gets them to work everyday. And it was amazing to hear their responses. … [Read more...] about Investing in Congo’s Future
New Horizons
Since the day Asili launched in 2013, we’ve been learning – talking to the communities where we work, tracking our business model, adjusting as we grow. And now, we’re excited to announce that we’ve taken that knowledge and applied it to our newest venture – the launch of Zone 4! … [Read more...] about New Horizons
Open to Everyone
From the very beginning, Asili has been about getting world-class quality services to communities. We’ve followed through on that promise with water facilities and healthcare clinics that not only work, but offer never before seen quality. But now, we’ve focused our efforts on making sure that communities not only have access to our services, but that everyone in those communities can afford them. Introducing our third party payor system. … [Read more...] about Open to Everyone
Learning as We Grow
Part of running a world-class business means constantly iterating, testing, and adjusting how we do things. And now that Asili is going on its third year, we’ve learned enough about our existing businesses that we feel comfortable taking that next step – learning how Asili can be even better. … [Read more...] about Learning as We Grow
Welcome to Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement
You may not have heard of Bidi Bidi. A few short months ago it didn't exist. It has very quickly become the second largest refugee camp in the world. This summer it was a huge, empty, arid patch of land nearby the small Ugandan border town of Yumbe. But today it is home to some 270,000 refugees, most of whom have fled the violence and upheaval in South Sudan. … [Read more...] about Welcome to Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement
On Recent Events Concerning Refugees
As an organization whose mission is to help refugees find safety and move forward, we want to address the recent executive order regarding refugees. Without question, it is devastating whenever and wherever we see borders close to them. … [Read more...] about On Recent Events Concerning Refugees
New Year, New Clinic
It’s a new year, and along with it a new beginning for Asili! Late last month, the doors to Asili’s third clinic in Mudaka were opened for business. Months of hard work paid off as Zone 3 became a reality! … [Read more...] about New Year, New Clinic
Q&A: David Acuoth
Lost Boy Meets Survivors of current Global Refugee Crisis This year we set out to better understand the global refugee crisis through refugee eyes, to see what’s happening firsthand. So over the past few months, ARC teams went and spoke with more than 500 people – all of them refugees - in places like Jordan, Turkey, Germany, Greece, Uganda, and Kenya. Welcomed into their homes and their lives, we listened to everything they had to say. ARC staff went on this journey, but we also invited others outside the industry, people whose could offer a distinct perspective. One of those people was David Acuoth, who we were lucky to have on our team in Jordan. David is a former Lost Boy of Sudan who is now a U.S. Congressional Staffer. Below you’ll find a recent conversation between David and Daniel Wordsworth, ARC’s President, about his experiences speaking with Syrian refugees in Jordan – and why it was so powerful. Q&A: DAVID ACUOTH Daniel: To start, why were you interested in going on … [Read more...] about Q&A: David Acuoth