Konexio Africa wins TBHF's award for refugee support

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to supporting refugees and people in need, announced Konexio Africa as the winner of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA 2025).

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The award recognises the organisation's innovative education-to-employment model that helps refugees in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda, escape poverty by turning digital skills into sustainable sources of income.

Konexio Africa was selected from 790 global nominations for its sustainable approach and measurable impact in empowering refugees.

The organisation will receive Dhs500,000 ($136,000) to expand its operations and increase its impact in vulnerable communities.

Konexio Africa bridges the gap between education and income generation by providing hands-on training in advanced digital skills that lead directly to freelance and long-term employment.

Since its establishment in 2019, Konexio Africa has become a leading example of how digital education can transform lives. The organisation empowers refugees to build futures based on knowledge, productivity, and dignity.

Through its innovative vision, it has helped bridge the digital divide and convert technical skills into sustainable livelihoods.