Global refugee youth network
GRYN is an independent youth-led network that supports young refugees to develop their capacity and empower themselves.
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šāØ Today, on International Youth Day, we celebrate the power, creativity, and leadership of refugee youth across the globe.
Itās time to listen, engage, and invest in their leadership. šŖ
#InternationalYouthDay#YouthLead#RefugeeYouth#OurVoiceOurFuture
Refugee youth are not just the future, theyāre the change happening NOW. When we empower them, communities thrive and new futures are born. At GRYN, we believe in creating spaces where their voices and initiatives can be seen and heard.
#YouthPower#RefugeeVoices
We are thrilled to announce the 10 Refugee Youth-Led Organizations (RYLOs) selected for the Shift the Power Fund! šš
After reviewing over 160 incredible proposals from RYLOs around the world, weāre proud to highlight these inspiring groups:
Pierre was just 7 years old when conflict forced him to flee the Democratic Republic of Congo. Settling in Uganda, he turned pain into purpose.
š§” Read Pierreās story on our website:
š gryn.network/im-pierre-a-voā¦#EducationForAll#YouthVoices
Born on the first day of 2002 in Baghdad, Adhraa's journey has taken her across countries, challenges, and quiet moments of resilience ā all of which have shaped her into the inspiring young leader she is today.
š§” Read Adhraaās story on our website:
š gryn.network/im-adhraa-a-reā¦
What does solidarity with refugees truly look like?
Todayās World Refugee Day webinar reminded us that solidarity is grounded in action.
From advocating for climate justice to creating safe, inclusive communities, participants from across the globe shared powerful visions ofā¦
š£ RYLOs, we need your voice! Help shape donor guidance by completing this short survey by DRC & GRYN. Your input is key to advocating for stronger, respectful, and long-term partnerships. š form.jotform.com/251472215941050#RefugeeYouth#RYLOs#YouthLed
š Submitting your proposal?
Make sure you have:
ā Project concept
ā Budget
ā Work plan
You can use GRYNās templates or your own!
⨠Tip: Save as PDF and name your files clearly.
Visit our website to download the templates!
#GRYN#YouthLed#RefugeeYouth
⨠Iāve submitted my project ā what now?
ā Weāre reviewing all proposals
ā Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview
ā Final selections will be emailed after interviews
š If selected, youāll get guidance, support & funding steps
Young people are already taking the lead in emergency response! We call on humanitarian stakeholdersāUN agencies, governments, NGOs, donors, and academic institutions
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"Empowering refugee women means accelerating solutions for everyone." šŖ This #IWD2025, let's commit to breaking down barriers and creating pathways for refugee Young women & girls to lead, innovate, and thrive.
#EmpoweredRefugeeWomen#AccelerateSolutions#GRYN
š The Young Humanitarianās Handbook is here!
A big step toward making humanitarian action truly with, for, and by young people. Letās turn commitments into action and bridge the gaps for young humanitarians worldwide! šš
#YoungHumanitarians@PlatformsGlobal
š Unlocking Potential Through Education šā½
After 7 years out of school, a Congolese refugee youth in Kampala is starting his education journeyāthanks to RYLO Ajax Soccer Academy! With a full-year scholarship, he now has the chance to learn, grow & build a brighter future.
5 Followers 32 FollowingThe Pentagone Judo Club, located in TRS, is a sports structure committed to the development of young refugees and their communities.Through the practice of judo
219 Followers 992 FollowingFamily Visions Child Trust is a rural development community -based organization operating in Makoni district ,Manicaland , Zimbabwe.
3 Followers 57 FollowingA community organization, focuses on amplifying the voices of the vulnerable population,challenge systematic inequalities and advocates for gender justice.
116 Followers 861 FollowingNGO for the reintegration and development of the refugees; host community and vulnerable peoples.
Whatsapp :+256786475963
email address: [email protected]
53 Followers 42 FollowingVoice of refugee media is a youth-led creative and media organization founded by refugees and young innovators to amplify underrepresented voices.
1K Followers 1K FollowingThe Rise Labs initiative is on a mission of Redefining Community Healthcare access. "Your Health, Your Lab, Anytime, Anywhere" šš½For Consultation Now!
139 Followers 639 FollowingWe are a new Syrian Human Rights Organisation, that cares about all Syrians and do not have any loyalty toward any political identity.
7 Followers 123 FollowingAfrika Awake is a Nonprofit organisation working to assist Refugees and Asylum seekers living in South Africa and other Margenilized groups in the Host communit
96K Followers 10K Following#EducationCannotWait is the š fund for education in emergencies & protracted crises in the #UN. #UN80 #222MillionDreamsāØš #SDG4 #ECWResults #ShareTheirVoices
7 Followers 70 FollowingRAF stands for RESILIENT ACHIEVER FOUNDATION formerly RELIEF aid FOUNDATION is an Non-profit refugee women led organization founded in 2023 in Rwamwanja R/S
764 Followers 2K FollowingRwandan Human Rights Based Organization that Provides Access to Justice to the Vulnerable and Marginalized Segments of the Community.
7 Followers 185 FollowingVISSION
To make today's young future leader,promote young generation & profesional qualiry, ensure
sustainable and build up inclusive social development
18K Followers 476 Following2023 global student prize laureate. storyteller & community leader. passionate about csr/esg, geopolitical issues, and youth. full-time prince of wakanda.
59K Followers 3K FollowingWe're a humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Official social media: https://t.co/JyGOIZLJ3E
Media: [email protected] /+47 90 56 23 29.
227K Followers 532 FollowingWe are the ILO, the UN agency for the world of work.
Advancing social justice, promoting decent work, since 1919.
Follow our Director-General @GilbertFHoungbo
3K Followers 316 Following@ILO Account for PROSPECTS: Partnership
for improving prospects for forcibly displaced persons and host communities.
Decent work #SDG8 for #Refugees and hosts
8 Followers 133 FollowingWefocus Agency is a nonprofit youth-led Organization that seeks to serve refugees by providing educational support and youth empowerment.
36K Followers 108 FollowingDeputy High Commissioner, UN Refugee Agency. Humanitarian for a lifetime. Partnerships key. Dedicated to family and friends. @Refugees
89 Followers 116 FollowingA Registered Community Based Organization based in Kenya serves refugees and host communities #Education, #lChildprotection , #HygieneSanitation.
178K Followers 3K FollowingAPA represents 39,200 psychiatrists worldwide. A decision to retweet or share content does not represent an endorsement of non-APA material.
633 Followers 714 FollowingSupporting the engagement of refugees and locals by providing a media platform for them to engage , co-exist & collaborate in pursuit of nurturing their ideas.
540 Followers 87 FollowingTertiary Refugee Student Network exists to respond to Refugee Student needs at local, national, and global levels. @Refugees @UNHCR_Education
20K Followers 669 FollowingWorking in around 40 countries worldwide, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) helps #refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and asylum seekers.
4.9M Followers 20K FollowingExposing #HumanRights abuses around the world ā join us to help end them! Staff: https://t.co/2JflyBeYHI HRW Social Media: https://t.co/AIpbUxDqR4
4.1M Followers 2K FollowingThe United Nations #HumanRights office is led by High Commissioner @volker_turk. Follow us on FB, IG & TikTok at unitednationshumanrights.