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About RECAN

Building Africa's central hub for refugee-led innovation and sustainable impact since 2023.

Who We Are

The Refugee Changemakers Network

RECAN (Refugee Changemakers Network) was established in 2023 with a bold vision: to transform how the world sees and supports refugee communities. We believe refugees are not merely beneficiaries of aid, but powerful agents of change with innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and the determination to build better futures.

Operating across multiple African countries, RECAN serves as the connective tissue linking refugee-led organizations (RLOs), social entrepreneurs, donors, and development partners. Our ecosystem approach ensures that support reaches those who need it most while building sustainable pathways for long-term impact.

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Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision

To foster a thriving refugee community, wherein Refugees themselves emerge as the key catalyst for the development of their respective communities in multiple sectors.

Our Mission

To provide RLOs and entrepreneurs with necessary resources, facilitating valuable connections, capacity building opportunities, and linkage to market and funding opportunities that enable them to build a thriving and sustainable refugee community.

Our Values

Dignity, collaboration, innovation, transparency, and unwavering commitment to refugee leadership in all aspects of our work.

Our Approach

The Refugee Ecosystem

RECAN operates on an ecosystem model that recognizes refugee-led initiatives don't exist in isolation. Success requires a supportive network of resources, relationships, and opportunities working together.

Connection

Linking RLOs with donors, partners, and each other across borders.

Cultivation

Building skills, knowledge, and organizational capacity.

Amplification

Elevating refugee voices in policy, media, and public discourse.

The Refugee Ecosystem
Our Team

Leadership & Branch Leads

Meet the dedicated leaders driving RECAN's mission across Africa.

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RECAN Kenya

Kenya Management Team

The newly appointed management team leading RECAN's operations in Kenya (as of September 2025).

Akso Kaposho

Akso Kaposho

Country Director

Kalobeyei, Kenya

Leads all general operations and serves as primary liaison with the RECAN board

Conzana Cornelius

Conzana Cornelius

Assistant Country Director / Country Coordinator

Kakuma, Kenya

Coordinates all RECAN projects in Kenya and reports to the Country Director

Christine Kalibanya

Christine Kalibanya

Finance Manager

Kakuma, Kenya

Manages all financial aspects including transactions, expenditures, and cash flow

Marcele Petro Munga

Marcele Petro Munga

Projects Manager, Kakuma & Kalobeyei

Kakuma & Kalobeyei, Kenya

Coordinates all RECAN projects within Kakuma and Kalobeyei regions

Christian Mwango

Communications Officer & Secretary

Kakuma, Kenya

Oversees communication platforms and maintains official records for RECAN Kenya

Our Journey

RECAN Timeline

2023

RECAN Founded

RECAN established with the mission to connect and empower refugee-led organizations across Africa. Initial operations began in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana West, Kenya.

2024

Expansion to Uganda

Opened Uganda branch at Rhino Camp settlement, growing our network to 50+ RLOs and launching comprehensive capacity building programs.

Future

Continental Expansion

Plans to expand to Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, and beyond. Building toward a digital innovation hub connecting refugee changemakers across Africa.

Join the Movement

Whether you're an RLO, donor, partner, or supporter, there's a place for you in RECAN's network.

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