Migration

'No one plans to be a refugee': The Burundian entrepreneur who wishes to be seen beyond his status 

World Refugee Day: Innocent Havyarimana was forced to flee his native Burundi in 2013 due to traumatic events.

World Refugee Day: Innocent Havyarimana was forced to flee his native Burundi in 2013 due to traumatic events. Image: GLAP/God loves All People

Pooja Chhabria
Digital Editor, World Economic Forum
Tarini Fernando
Specialist, Work, Wages & Job Creation, World Economic Forum
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Innocent's soap making business now employs over 40 refugee and host community members in Kakuma.
Innocent's soap-making business now employs over 40 refugee and host community members in Kakuma. Image: GLAP/God loves All People

Innocent says access to capital remains a primary challenge as a refugee.
Innocent says access to capital remains a primary challenge as a refugee. Image: GLAP/God loves All People

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