In 2018, Equipping Hope International was born out of a simple conversation between two friends. One had spent two decades of his life in a refugee camp. The other was a volunteer trying to help one family adjust to a new country. Together, we asked what could be done for the thousands who remain displaced and overlooked. One year later, we’re still asking that question, and now we’re building answers, too.
In the heart of western Tanzania, within the borders of the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, thousands of individuals live a life marked by resilience, resourcefulness, and quiet perseverance. Many have spent years—and some, decades—within the camp’s limits after fleeing war, unrest, and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.
And while basic needs like food and shelter are met by humanitarian agencies, there is a quiet but urgent need that too often goes unnoticed: the need for language.
At Equipping Hope International, we believe that education is one of the most powerful tools for restoring dignity. And in a refugee setting, few educational programs are as life-changing as the ability to speak English.
