More than 500 refugee-led startups created in six years!

Our Mission
 

The Human Safety Net is a global movement of people helping people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of individuals living in vulnerable circumstances, enabling them to transform the lives of their families and communities. Our programs support vulnerable families with young children (0-6 years old) and integrate refugees through work and entrepreneurship.
 

The For Refugees Programme

Our For Refugees Programme equips migrants and refugees with the tools necessary to become successful entrepreneurs or receive vocational training to aid their inclusion in the local labor market and their host countries overall.
 

Programme Highlights

Geographical Reach: Active in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Luxembourg (since May 2023).

Entrepreneurship Support: 254 startups launched in France, 287 in Germany, and 14 in Switzerland.

Direct Economic Impact: Creation of a thousand jobs, fostering economic independence for refugees.
 

Challenges and Solutions

Refugees face numerous barriers to economic inclusion when they arrive in a new country. Entrepreneurship offers a viable path to economic independence and the realization of personal and professional goals. The Human Safety Net's Refugee Programme provides comprehensive support, including workshops, training, coaching, business development, and networking opportunities.
 

Key Partnerships

Our success is bolstered by our collaboration with 10 partners across four countries, including NGOs and social enterprises focused on entrepreneurship, professional training, and labor inclusion.

France: SINGA, La Ruche

Switzerland: Capacity Zurich

Germany: FITT, LeetHub St. Pauli, BuergerStiftung Aachen, Social Impact, KIZ Sinnova

Luxembourg: MicroLux
 

A Taste of Our Stories

Malek from Tunisia founded a food delivery startup in Paris, focusing on traditional food prepared by immigrants. Through mentorship, he navigated market challenges and now supports his vendors in obtaining necessary permits.

Raza, an Afghan entrepreneur, developed a startup in Germany with the support of Perspektive Neustart, using home Wi-Fi to monitor energy sources and promote renewable energy use.

Diana from Colombia, a lawyer, offers legal support to immigrants in France and was honored by the United Nations in 2021 for her contributions.

Abbas, an Afghan refugee, established Pizza Bobo in Paris, a catering service for corporate and private events, boasting clients such as KPMG, Chanel, and Hermès.

Carlos from Colombia is expanding his coffee roasting and retail business in Paris, emphasizing sustainable delivery by bicycle. The incubation process taught him to continuously refine his business ideas.
 

The resilience and dedication of our beneficiaries, combined with the expertise and commitment of our partners, have led to a five-year business survival rate of 56%, surpassing the average rate of 51%. This achievement underscores the potential of refugee entrepreneurs to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their host communities.
 

Looking Ahead

We remain committed to expanding our support and reaching even more refugees, providing them with the opportunities and resources they need to build successful, sustainable businesses. As we continue to grow, we invite more partners and supporters to join us in this impactful journey.