kelly nsabiyera

Kelly Nsabiyera is a results-driven refugee leader with a strong passion for organizational growth and refugee advocacy. He mobilises communities, leads impactful initiatives and is committed to creating inclusive, sustainable solutions that empower refugee populations. Kelly has faced struggles as a refugee, particularly the barriers to quality education, employment and achieving self-reliance. This journey shaped Kelly’s mission to support refugees' economic empowerment, create job opportunities, and empower young refugees by promoting their education, building their capacity, and advocating for their right to access these opportunities.

While pursuing his studies at the African Leadership University, Kelly met Gabriel Karerangabo, another fellow refugee leader with whom he shared a determination to make a difference in refugee communities. This led to Kelly co-founding Save the Refugee Youth to empower young refugees, advocate for their rights and build their capacity to impact their communities and lead social transformation.