Africa hosts the largest number of forcibly displaced persons worldwide: 36 million.

  • 36 million families and neighbors

  • 36 million customers and suppliers

  • 36 million innovators, entrepreneurs, and employers

The 36 Million Solutions Forum is the first of its kind, uniting Africa’s business and industry leaders with philanthropists, refugee change-makers, and the public sector. Collectively, we will design market-based approaches to leverage the potential and power of the 36 million solutions who are forcibly displaced across our continent

Why attend the Forum?

  • CONNECT

    This intimate gathering is a unique opportunity to network with Africa’s influential leaders in finance, healthcare, philanthropy, and more.

  • CREATE

    This Forum will inspire and encourage us to create market-driven, African-led solutions to the issues of forced displacement across our continent.

  • COMMIT

    Amplify your voice and tell us how your company plans to join our solutions. Pledge to hire refugees and internally displaced persons. Commit a portion of your charitable giving to issues of forced displacement.

Featured Speakers

  • Hon. Marie Solange Kayisire

    Minister in charge of Emergency Management

  • Kelly T. Clements

    Deputy High Commissioner, UNHCR

  • Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey

    UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

  • Dr. Diane Karusisi

    CEO of Bank of Kigali

  • Kampeta Sayinzoga

    CEO, Development Bank of Rwanda

  • Clementine Nkweta-Salami,

    Director of the Regional Bureau for the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region

  • Julienne Oyler

    Founder, CEO, African Entrepreneur Collective

  • Tsitsi Masiyiwa

    Executive Chairperson, Higherlife Foundation

  • Dr. Donald Kaberuka

    Chairman and Managing Partner, SouthBridge

  • Dr. Michel Sidibé

    African Union Special Envoy for the African Medicines Agency

  • Dr. Gitahi Githinji

    Group Chief Executive Officer, AMREF Health Africa

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OUR CALL TO ACTION

New market access

Refugee and IDP communities lack critical products and services. These markets offer ‘first mover advantage’ – an attractive business opportunity that also creates shared value for companies and communities.

Economic growth

Data shows that when refugees have access to market products, it enhances the entire community, creating more economic opportunities for all. Refugees are creating jobs that lift even the host community.

CSR approaches

Investing in refugee communities positions companies with strong double-bottom line approaches, leveraging corporate social responsibility while also creating new customer segments.