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African Refugee Students

We stand at the Forefront of Reshaping Education Through Innovation

Programs that are groundbreaking, innovative, and sustainable, that present unique and regenerative solutions to real challenges facing aspiring refugees.

 



Refugee Students

Programs that are groundbreaking, innovative, and sustainable, that present unique and regenerative solutions to real challenges facing aspiring refugees.
 

African Refugee Students

We stand at the Forefront of Reshaping Education Through Innovation

Programs that are groundbreaking, innovative, and sustainable, that present unique and regenerative solutions to real challenges facing aspiring refugees.
 

"Internship In Action” Program

Live Sessions In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

The Internship in Action program, co-developed by Bnevol and AReL, is a truly rare year-round initiative where African refugee students gain hands-on experience in real-world Web Design and Web Development projects.




Web Design & Development

Coaching and Mentorship

HTML  |  CSS  |  PHP  |  MySQL  |  Generative AI



"Internship In Action” Program

Live Sessions In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

The Internship in Action program, co-developed by Bnevol and AReL, is a truly rare year-round initiative where African refugee students gain hands-on experience in real-world Web Design and Web Development projects.



Web Design & Development

Coaching and Mentorship

HTML  |  CSS  |  PHP  |  MySQL  |  Generative AI



 

Open Class Session #56 (Preview)

 

Open Class Session #55 (Preview)

 

Open Class Session #54 (Preview)

Open Class Session #56 (Preview)

Open Class Session #55 (Preview)

Open Class Session #54 (Preview)

200,000+ Refugees

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Refugee Population Origins in Kakuma Camp, Kenya

Illustrating the diverse nationalities of over 200,000 refugees, with South Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and neighboring nations leading in representation.

  • South Sudan (60%): ~120,000 people
  • Somalia (20%): ~40,000 people
  • DRC/Congo & Burundi combined (15%): ~30,000 people
  • Other Countries (5%): ~10,000 people

Impact - #Skilled Students

42

23' Semester 1 Students 

63

23' Semester 2 Students 

86

24' Semester 1 Students 

147

24' Semester 2 Students 

200,000+ Refugees

  • Flag Drg 01

  • Flag Somalia 01

  • Flag South Sudan 01

Refugee Population Origins in Kakuma Camp, Kenya

Illustrating the diverse nationalities of over 200,000 refugees, with South Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and neighboring nations leading in representation.

  • South Sudan (60%): ~120,000 people
  • Somalia (20%): ~40,000 people
  • DRC/Congo & Burundi combined (15%): ~30,000 people
  • Other Countries (5%): ~10,000 people

Real-World Projects, Real Impact

Meet the "Champions of Change"

Bnevol and AReL collaborate with some of the world’s most visionary thought leaders and trailblazers, driving solutions to the defining challenges of our time. Learn about the projects we partner on as part of the “Internship In Action” program.

 

Universal Write Publications

Ayo Sekai, Ph.D

Founder, CEO

UWP Books is determined to reimagine, raise the bar, and pivot the cultural paradigm on its axis to shift the narrative from Black people being the subject to Black scholars being the authoritative voice and instrument of peoples, cultures, and the social construction of race.

Refining the brand identity and the relaunch of the website was led by Bnevol and executed in collaboration with Interns from AReL


Project Status: Shipped

Website

 

Hagush

Nadait Gebremedhen, MD

Founder, CEO

Hagush is a global nonprofit bridging the digital divide to empower underserved communities. Through cost-effective solutions like the “Pay Later” program, Hagush advances Sustainable Development (Goal 9), ensuring technology benefits everyone.

The relaunch of the website is being led by Bnevol and executed in collaboration with Interns from AReL


Project In Development
(Follow Us For Updates)

Visit Website

 

Sistah Vegan Project

Dr. Amie Breeze Harper

Founder, CEO

The Sistah Vegan Project explores the intersection of veganism, race, gender, and feminism. Building on her anthology, Sistah Vegan: Black Women Vegans Speak On Food, Identity, Health, and Society, the project offers resources, online courses, and seminars to address topics in racism, privilege, healthcare, and food politics.

The relaunch of the website is being led by Bnevol and executed in collaboration with Interns from AReL.


Project In Development
(Follow Us For Updates)

Visit Website

Real-World Projects, Real Impact

Meet the "Champions of Change"

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Universal Write Publications

Ayo Sekai, Ph.D

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Project Status: Shipped

Website

 

Hagush

Nadait Gebremedhen, MD

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Project In Development
(Follow Us For Updates)

Visit Website

 

Sistah Vegan Project

Dr. Amie Breeze Harper

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Project In Development
(Follow Us For Updates)

Visit Website

Left: Nadait Gebremedhen, MD - Right: Zehn, Baskerville, PMP





"The Work Is Happening — Find Those Leading the Way."

The world around us can often feel overwhelming. The sheer vastness of our challenges can leave us exhausted and jaded. But you don't have to surrender to fatigue if you're feeling weary. Amidst every challenge, you will always find people working tirelessly to make the world better. Their dedication is a beacon of hope. Find them and empower them. Your support amplifies their work and accelerates the change you seek to see in the world. Find them.


Zehn, Baskerville, PMP | Founder of Bnevol
Architect of the “Internship In Action” Program




Left: Nadait Gebremedhen, MD - Right: Zehn, Baskerville, PMP





"The Work Is Happening — Find Those Leading the Way."

The world around us can often feel overwhelming. The sheer vastness of our challenges can leave us exhausted and jaded. But you don't have to surrender to fatigue if you're feeling weary. Amidst every challenge, you will always find people working tirelessly to make the world better. Their dedication is a beacon of hope. Find them and empower them. Your support amplifies their work and accelerates the change you seek to see in the world. Find them.


Zehn, Baskerville, PMP | Founder of Bnevol
Architect of the “Internship In Action” Program




Bridging The "Digital Divide” Program

When Tech Meets Social Good

Bnevol is passionate about creating a clear, measurable, and direct impact in the world. Bnevol's focus is using its position to help elevate the greater needs of Africa, with a focus on refugee populations.

Contributions: servers, databases, software subscriptions, domains, etc.

Amahoro Coalition unites African private sector leaders for social impact, leveraging Africa’s demographic dividend and connecting youth with the private sector to create opportunities.

Contributions: 30 laptops, classroom construction, instructors, curriculum development, job placement design.


GiveInternet exists to make it simple and transparent for anyone to sponsor internet access and laptops for students in need, allowing them to access global knowledge and equal opportunities.

Contributions: 4 laptops, 4 internet subscriptions, 4 routers.

Connection Ubuntu provides technology to students and entrepreneurs in Africa focusing on women and girls empowerment.

Contributions: 10 laptops and printer

Building Blocks For Long-Term Learning And Development

Bnevol provides AReL's students with a comprehensive set of technical resources: server resources, dedicated cPanel accounts for each student, and dedicated subdomains. Let's delve into each resource and how it empowers students.

  • Server Resources

    Access to server environments is critical to learning designers and developers. Low-cost shared servers struggle in large-scale settings like AReL’s growing campus in Kakuma. Bnevol’s high-capacity servers provide the scalability and reliability needed to support students and advance AReL’s mission, at no cost to AReL or its students. Additionally, Bnevol maintains the servers and provides ongoing support to students.

  • cPanel Accounts

    cPanel accounts equip students with essential server administration skills, from managing databases, accessing files and directories, controlling FTP access, to modifying DNS settings, and more. With dedicated cPanel accounts, students gain hands-on experience in a key industry tool. Bnevol covers the often costly cPanel licenses, ensuring access without burdening the organization.

  • Dedicated Subdomains

    Managed dedicated subdomains empower students with a unique online presence, practical staging environments for skill application, and a public portfolio to showcase their achievements, enhancing visibility to potential employers.

  • Software Subscriptions

    The cost of industry-grade software that practitioners use to wield and hone their skills often serve as a barrier to those aspiring to enter new fields. Lack of access to the tools means students’ are denied learning before their journeys ever begin. Bnevol sponsors multi-seat software subscriptions across numerous platforms that remove this barrier by sponsoring the cost.

Empowering Futures And Creating Access: The Convergence of Tech and Hope

Reflecting on this partnership and its broader implications, we must recognize that Africa's tech potential remains untapped. Despite the surge in innovations and the rise of formidable African tech leaders, the continent's brilliance often goes unnoticed or underutilized. By creating platforms and opportunities like these, we're uplifting individuals and echoing a message to the world about Africa's boundless potential.

Bridging The "Digital Divide” Program

When Tech Meets Social Good

Bnevol is passionate about creating a clear, measurable, and direct impact in the world. Bnevol's focus is using its position to help elevate the greater needs of Africa, with a focus on refugee populations.

GiveInternet exists to make it simple and transparent for anyone to sponsor internet access and laptops for students in need, allowing them to access global knowledge and equal opportunities.

Building Blocks For Long-Term Learning And Development

Bnevol provides AReL's students with a comprehensive set of technical resources: server resources, dedicated cPanel accounts for each student, and dedicated subdomains. Let's delve into each resource and how it empowers students.

  • Server Resources

    Access to server environments is critical to learning designers and developers. Low-cost shared servers struggle in large-scale settings like AReL’s growing campus in Kakuma. Bnevol’s high-capacity servers provide the scalability and reliability needed to support students and advance AReL’s mission, at no cost to AReL or its students. Additionally, Bnevol maintains the servers and provides ongoing support to students.

  • cPanel Accounts

    cPanel accounts equip students with essential server administration skills, from managing databases, accessing files and directories, controlling FTP access, to modifying DNS settings, and more. With dedicated cPanel accounts, students gain hands-on experience in a key industry tool. Bnevol covers the often costly cPanel licenses, ensuring access without burdening the organization.

  • Dedicated Subdomains

    Managed dedicated subdomains empower students with a unique online presence, practical staging environments for skill application, and a public portfolio to showcase their achievements, enhancing visibility to potential employers.

  • Software Subscriptions

    The cost of industry-grade software that practitioners use to wield and hone their skills often serve as a barrier to those aspiring to enter new fields. Lack of access to the tools means students’ are denied learning before their journeys ever begin. Bnevol sponsors multi-seat software subscriptions across numerous platforms that remove this barrier by sponsoring the cost.

Empowering Futures And Creating Access: The Convergence of Tech and Hope

Reflecting on this partnership and its broader implications, we must recognize that Africa's tech potential remains untapped. Despite the surge in innovations and the rise of formidable African tech leaders, the continent's brilliance often goes unnoticed or underutilized. By creating platforms and opportunities like these, we're uplifting individuals and echoing a message to the world about Africa's boundless potential.

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Job: Cybersecurity Instructor (Full Time Position)

Cybersecurity Instructor

Title: Cybersecurity Instructor 

Location: Onsite (Kakuma Refugee Camp) 

Organization: Action for Refugee Life (AReL) 

Position: Full-Time

Salary: Ksh 35,000 (Non-Negotiable, subject to review in 12-18 months)

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Important Notice:

  • Competitive Salary: Earn a starting salary of Ksh 35,000, with a scheduled review after 12-18 months.
  • Location Requirement: The successful candidate must be willing to relocate and work in Kakuma.
  • Previous Applicants: Candidates who have previously applied for this role need not apply again. This is to ensure efficiency in our selection process.

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About Us:

Action for Refugee Life (AReL) is a refugee-led social impact organization based in Kakuma refugee camp. Founded in 2022, AReL empowers refugees to achieve a sustainable and self-reliant future by providing them with essential resources, support, and skills training. As we grow and seek to amplify our impact, partnerships play a crucial role in our mission.

 

Position Overview:

The Cybersecurity Trainer will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. This position involves teaching key topics such as cyber threats, vulnerabilities, security measures, risk management strategies, regulatory compliance, security audits, incident response, and emerging technologies in cybersecurity. The trainer will provide practical, hands-on experience through real-world projects, preparing participants to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to empowering refugees by enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of refugees by helping them build a solid foundation in cybersecurity.

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Living Conditions

The Kakuma refugee operation hosts over 283,000 refugees and asylum-seekers from 22 nationalities, primarily from South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi, and the DRC, with 70% being children and youth. Staff should be aware of challenging living conditions, with high temperatures averaging 35°C (95°F) and peaking at 38°C (100.4°F) in January-March. The area experiences short rains in November-December and long rains from mid-March to June, causing flooding and limited movement. Hazards include dust storms, heat exhaustion, insects, snakes, scorpions, and a high malaria risk. Medical facilities are basic, with referrals primarily to Nairobi. The compound, offering basic amenities, internet, a cafeteria, and a gym, is a non-family duty station where family visits are not allowed. The increasing refugee population and limited livelihood prospects present challenges to social cohesion and resource competition, requiring resilience and commitment from staff.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum Delivery: Teach the Cybersecurity course, covering modules such as Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers, Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems, Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases, Introduction to Networking and Storage, Introduction to Cloud Computing, Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials, Security Principles, Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts, Access Control Concepts, Network Security, Cybersecurity Capstone: Breach Response Case Studies, and Security Operations.
  • Practical Application: Guide participants through hands-on labs, certification, and practical assignments to ensure they can apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
  • Resource Provision: Provide essential resources, support, and mentorship to participants, helping them navigate challenges and achieve course objectives.
  • Progress Assessment: Evaluate participant progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Course Improvement: Continuously improve the course content based on participant feedback and industry trends, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant and effective.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other trainers and AReL staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, and outcomes, and report on course effectiveness to AReL leadership.

 

Education 

Undergraduate degree in any related field, e.g., cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field, and at least one year of practical working experience as an instructor or practitioner in cybersecurity.

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Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Cybersecurity Expertise: Proven experience in cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, security measures, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Teaching Experience: Prior experience in teaching or training, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and engagingly.
  • Hands-On Skills: Practical experience in security audits, incident response, and emerging technologies such as cloud security, IoT security, and AI-driven solutions.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate participants.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of participants.
  • Passion for Empowerment: A strong commitment to empowering refugees and helping them achieve self-reliance through skill development.
  • Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other trainers and AReL staff to support participant success.

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Commitment and Compensation:

This role is a full-time position in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Compensation details will be shared with candidates who progress to the interview stage. Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact candidates that meet our expectations. Please consider your application unsuccessful if we do not contact you four weeks after the closing date

AReL is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to make positions accessible to all regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, age, disability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion, marital or parental status, etc

 

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