WHAT WE DO
Our Programs
Empowering refugees and host communities through four core programs across the Great Lakes region
Founded in 2019 and led by refugees, Spirit of Peace and Solidarity (SPS) designs and implements programs that respond directly to the needs of displaced and at-risk populations. We believe refugees are not passive beneficiaries — they are active agents of change.
Education and Vocational Training
Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives
At SPS, we believe that education is not a privilege — it is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for change. For refugees and members of the host community, access to quality education and vocational training is a critical bridge to dignity, self-reliance, and long-term peace.
Through this program, SPS is committed to breaking the cycle of dependency by equipping individuals — especially youth and women — with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to take control of their futures. We offer inclusive, practical, and transformative learning opportunities that respond to real needs in our communities.
This program is built on the belief that displaced people are not a burden but a resource. With the right support, refugees and marginalized youth can become the innovators, educators, and leaders who will shape a better future for all.
Health and Wellness
We believe that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. Yet in many remote and underserved areas — especially where refugees and rural populations live — this right remains far out of reach. Our Health and Wellness program was born from the urgent need to close this gap.
In partnership with local governments and the Ministry of Health, SPS manages both first and second generation health posts in hard-to-reach communities. Our mission is bold and life-saving: to reduce infant mortality, protect mothers, and ensure that no one dies simply because they could not reach a health facility in time.
Our Approach
Economic Empowerment
True empowerment begins with economic independence. In communities affected by displacement and poverty, the ability to earn a stable income is a pathway to dignity, resilience, and lasting peace. Our Economic Empowerment Program is designed to unleash the entrepreneurial potential of refugees and host community members — especially women and youth.
We equip participants with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to build self-sustaining businesses and livelihoods. We don't just offer training — we walk the journey with our beneficiaries from the first spark of an idea to a thriving, market-ready business.
Our Approach
Our vision is not just to reduce poverty — it is to create a generation of confident, self-reliant entrepreneurs who break the cycle of dependency and lead change from within.
Social Integration, Peace-building and Humanitarian Aid
SPS promotes social cohesion through dialogue, cultural exchange, and faith-based peace initiatives. We also respond to humanitarian emergencies by providing temporary support to displaced families and advocating for protection, family reunification, and durable solutions.
Founded and led by refugees, SPS is uniquely positioned to address the root causes of division and displacement. We understand, from lived experience, how conflict, discrimination, and exclusion have torn apart communities. Too often, unemployed and marginalized youth are exploited by those who propagate violence and hatred. That is why we stand for peace — not just as a slogan, but as an active, daily commitment.
Our Approach
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Your support enables SPS to expand its reach across the Great Lakes region and deepen its impact for refugees and host communities.