refugees

Starting a Business

He Had $75 When He Immigrated to the U.S. as a Refugee. Then He Started a Business — and Grew It to $1.2 Billion.

Payam Zamani, founder, chairman and CEO of private equity firm One Planet Group, faced numerous challenges as an immigrant entrepreneur, but none of them deterred him from his vision.

Business News

More Than 30 Companies, Including Amazon, Facebook and Pfizer Vow to Create Economic Opportunities for Afghan Refugees

The 34 companies have joined the Tent Coalition for Afghan Refugees, which aims to integrate Afghan refugees into the United States.

News and Trends

Startups Without Borders And Facebook Come Together To Help MENA-Based Migrant Entrepreneurs

Boost with Facebook to provide free virtual lessons to entrepreneurs who have migrated from their countries of origin and have set up a startup business or an initiative in the Middle East or Europe.

Starting a Business

The Best Business Funding Options for Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs

Breaking down the grants, loans and other forms of funding aspiring business owners should know about.

News and Trends

Nobel Peace Prize Winners are Warfare Heroes and Combatants

While one is a gynaecologist who treats and defends sexual violence victims, the other is a victim and witness of sexual assault, captivity and terrorism

Entrepreneurs

The Refugee Learning Accelerator Invites You To Ideate For Refugee Youth

As the global spotlight falls on the ongoing refugee crisis in Syria and other Middle East regions, among its various impacts is the threat it poses to the future of millions of displaced students.

Finance

Innovation For Impact: MENA Startups Are Taking On The Refugee Crisis

MENA startups are taking on the refugee crisis, trying to make their solutions both socially responsible and financially sustainable.

Business News

Airbnb Pilot Connects Refugees and Evacuees With Housing

The new pilot platform connects Airbnb hosts with relief organizations that serve refugees, evacuees and other people in need.

Business News

Parking Ticket Chatbot Now Helps Refugees Claim Asylum

A Facebook Messenger conversation could help you start a new life.

Growing a Business

What Is Business' Role in the Migration and Refugee Crisis?

Businesses need to recognize the potential refugees offer, and to welcome them into the workforce in innovative ways.

Thought Leaders

We Should Welcome Refugees. They Are Often Great Entrepreneurs.

The tenacity required to survive as a refugee is the epitome of what entrepreneurs require to succeed.