REF Programs & Services
Case Management
REF's primary service is providing much-needed financial support for refugees, asylees, undocumented migrants, and stateless individuals who are faced with emergencies like hospital admissions for medical treatments & life-saving surgeries, rent & housing support, critical supplies like wheelchairs and food, and burial support, among others. In addition to these, REF also makes referrals to other service providers where possible, including referrals to UNHCR for expedited registrations, hospitals and clinics for consultations and diagnosis, partner NGOs for mental health, SGBV, legal support, education, and child protection, among others.
Capacity Building
To address common trends and issues facing the community in healthcare and financial-related matters, REF collaborates closely with the community leaders and focal points to organize and facilitate workshops and training on several topics, such as Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR), Family Planning, Birth Registration, Financial Planning, Training of Trainers (ToT), among others.
Research & Advocacy
REF strives to address the root causes of the issues facing the communities we serve. We prioritize advocacy efforts, both locally and internationally, with relevant stakeholders including government hospitals, policy makers, UNHCR, CSOs/NGOs, and private sector partners (i.e., private hospitals). We are uniquely positioned to do grassroots-led research, public engagement, and policy advocacy because of our lived experiences and on-ground community engagement through the cases we support.
