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What if we replace humanitarian aid with opportunities?

June 9, 2026

New research from East Africa shows that pairing entrepreneurship support with market access can dramatically boost incomes, savings, and resilience among refugees. In this AfricaLink episode, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Winnie Auma, Chief Operating Officer at Village Enterprise and Frank Yiga in Kampala to explore how the DREAMS program is helping families rebuild their lives.

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Refugees beyond aid. Think about that for a moment. What if the future of humanitarian support isn't more aid, but more opportunity? Across refugee settlements in East Africa, such as Uganda, families once reliant on food assistance are starting businesses, building savings, and creating their own path forward. The results are turning heads and could reshape how the world responds to displacement. So how does it work and what does it mean for refugees' lives?

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