“What makes me happy is that I can contribute something to my family instead of relying on others for support,” she shared.

With determination and RefugePoint’s partnership, Claire is building a sustainable future on her own terms. Read Claire’s story in her own words: buff.ly/XpKRPpG

Eventually, Claire completed RefugePoint’s business training, where she learned business management and financial literacy skills. From there, Claire charted a new course.

Today, Claire runs several growing businesses, from phone accessories to event décor and honey sales.

When her husband fell seriously ill, Claire connected with RefugePoint’s Urban Refugee Protection Program (URPP), which partners with refugees in Nairobi to help them become self-reliant. RefugePoint worked alongside Claire, first providing stabilizing services like food and medical care.

⑤ Jennifer Wilson, Director of Third-Country Solutions, speaks at a breakout session on pre-departure preparation. Photo by UNHCR. #CRCP2025

④ Attendees listen to a plenary session on global resettlement needs & complementary pathways trends at the 2025 CRCP. Photo by UNHCR. #CRCP2025

③ Illustrator Erik Petri produced designs of different plenary and breakout sessions. Photo by UNHCR. #CRCP2025

② Martin Anderson, RefugePoint's Chief of Policy and Practice, advocates for engaging refugee and other diaspora leaders along UNHCRs route-based approach to refugee response. #CRCP2025

① Jenn Wilson and Medi Onyango of RefugePoint, Stellah Nikuze of Refugee-Led Organization Hodari Foundation, Kari Diener of @refugeesri.bksy.social, and Isaac Chocho from Refugee-Led Organization Youth Voices Community at Lake Geneva. #CRCP2025