🌍 Innovate Job 4Refugees – open tech for refugee livelihoods 🛰️
okay honestly… this one felt different. not some random conference talk, it was like real people trying to fix real problems. 🫶 i was watching the livestream and thought — wow… data, ai, and open tech actually helping refugees build new lives. kinda crazy and beautiful at once.
🕘 schedule (eastern time)
9:00 am breakfast n reg… ppl coming in, coffee smell everywhere ☕
10:00 am main plenary — Sean Burke (Accenture) n Suzanne Ehlers (USA for UNHCR) welcomed everyone. then Seema D. Iyer talked about The Hive innovation lab (she’s sooo good, btw).
Dauda Sesay shared emotional stuff — about self-reliance, survival, how inclusion isn’t charity but necessity. Kahin Ismail (UNHCR) gave stats that hit hard. later Raj Suri (HP) & Sid Espinosa (GitHub) spoke on AI n future of work… you could literally feel the hope 💻
💬 panel talk 11:15 am
topic: Self-Reliance & Livelihoods in Host Countries — host Taif Jany (Zigura). panel: Diogo Cabral (UNHCR Poland), Mariana Echandi Ruiz (UNHCR Mexico), Abdul Hay Sadrey (IRUSA), Martha Brantley (Kiva Capital). they talked micro-finance, fintech, skills mapping… small ideas that become life-changing when done right.
🥗 lunch 12:30 pm
good vibe… ppl sharing projects, swapping LinkedIns, lol 😅
🧭 keynote 1:15 pm
Firaaz Azeez (Humaniti Foundation) gave field updates that made everyone silent for a sec. then Chris Hoffman (Humanity Link) did The Architecture of Opportunity — explaining how tech becomes the backbone for rebuilding refugee livelihoods. 🔥
🛠 hive workshop 1:50 pm
Margaret Hung (HumanKind-AI) showed MVP demo — new digital tools for tracking skills, connecting jobs, tiny data dashboards. felt fresh… like something that’ll scale soon.
💡 takeaway
tech alone doesn’t fix pain… but with empathy? it transforms it. and open-source innovation literally gives refugees tools to work, learn, earn — even dream again 🕊️
🤍 my note
plz don’t skip this replay. just watch once, you’ll get why it matters. this isn’t about “tech showoff”… it’s about giving ppl their life back. 🌏
❓ FAQs by Other People More Innovate Job
How does Innovate Job 4Refugees 2025 help refugee JOB seekers .?
Here’s the answer for you: The forum highlights open tech and data tools that enable livelihood opportunities, skills training, and pathways to income in host countries—directly improving real-world access to work.
Is there a livestream recording available .?
Here’s the answer for you: Yes, the livestream recording is available after the event so you can catch the plenary, panel, and keynote sessions on demand.
What is The Hive at USA for UNHCR .?
Here’s the answer for you: The Hive is USA for UNHCR’s innovation lab, partnering with tech firms, researchers, and field teams to develop open, data-driven solutions for refugee protection and livelihoods.
Which technologies are discussed for livelihoods .?
Here’s the answer for you: Sessions cover open-source platforms, AI for matching skills to work, digital ID, data for targeting support, and fintech for micro-entrepreneurship.
Who attends this event .?
Here’s the answer for you: Technologists, UNHCR staff, NGOs, funders, and employers who are building or deploying tools that support self-reliance and inclusive hiring for refugees.
Can employers engage to hire refugee talent .?
Here’s the answer for you: Yes—employers can learn inclusive hiring practices, connect with partners, and explore pipelines that match refugee skills to market demand.
📌 Final Summary For Innovate Job
Innovate Job 4Refugees 2025 shows how open tech + data turn into real livelihoods: inclusive hiring, skills building, fintech access, and field-ready platforms. Watch the recording to learn models you can apply now with partners across UNHCR, HP, GitHub, Kiva, IRUSA, and more.
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