Our Investees
The Refugee Investment Facility (RIF) invests in high-potential enterprises that are committed to creating meaningful impact within refugee-hosting communities. In its initial phase, the RIF focuses on supporting businesses in Uganda, Kenya and Jordan, with plans to expand to other regions by 2025. These investees are selected for their solutions that address critical needs, including employment, financial inclusion, and access to essential services for displaced populations.
Portfolio Companies
Meet some of our featured investees, key portfolio companies driving impact in refugee-hosting communities.
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd
Omia provides smallholder farmers with access to agricultural inputs, farming equipment (such as irrigation), and animal husbandry inputs, free training and extension services on agricultural and animal husbandry practices.
Ag-Ploutos Company Limited
Ag-Ploutos is fortifying food supply chains and unlocking market opportunities for farmers in Ugandan refugee settlements.
Okeba
Okeba Uganda Ltd is driving agricultural growth in Uganda by aggregating, processing, and marketing maize, soybeans, and beans. In the second season of 2023, Okeba sourced from 8,000 farmers, of which 2,500 (31%) were refugees.
FINCA Uganda
FINCA Uganda, part of the global FINCA Impact Finance network, supports financial inclusion by offering loans, savings, and financial literacy training to underserved communities, including refugees. With 30 branches nationwide, the institution is expanding tailored services for refugees in settlements and urban areas, aiming to reach over 3,000 refugee clients by 2029.
Ali Dates
Ali Dates, based in Jordan’s Jordan Valley, produces premium Medjool dates while maintaining a strong social mission. The company provides dignified employment to refugees and vulnerable host community members, with RIF’s Shariah-compliant loan enabling expansion into sorting services, doubling seasonal employment and increasing the number of full-time positions.
OMIPA Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO)
OMIPA Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO), based in Isingiro District in southwest Uganda, provides affordable loans, savings, and financial literacy training to farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and refugees. With more than 6,800 active members and ~2,556 active borrowers each year, OMIPA also serves communities in Mbarara, Ntungamo, Rakai, and Rwampara through its operational branches situated within Isingiro. With a strong presence in Nakivale settlement, OMIPA is actively expanding its refugee portfolio through tailored financial products and aims to reach over ~4,000 refugee clients by 2028.
Portfolio Companies
Meet some of our featured investees, key portfolio companies driving impact in refugee-hosting communities.
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd
Omia provides smallholder farmers with access to agricultural inputs, farming equipment (such as irrigation), and animal husbandry inputs, free training and extension services on agricultural and animal husbandry practices.
Ag-Ploutos Company Limited
Ag-Ploutos is fortifying food supply chains and unlocking market opportunities for farmers in Ugandan refugee settlements.
Okeba
Okeba Uganda Ltd is driving agricultural growth in Uganda by aggregating, processing, and marketing maize, soybeans, and beans. In the second season of 2023, Okeba sourced from 8,000 farmers, of which 2,500 (31%) were refugees.
FINCA Uganda
FINCA Uganda, part of the global FINCA Impact Finance network, supports financial inclusion by offering loans, savings, and financial literacy training to underserved communities, including refugees. With 30 branches nationwide, the institution is expanding tailored services for refugees in settlements and urban areas, aiming to reach over 3,000 refugee clients by 2029.
Ali Dates
Ali Dates, based in Jordan’s Jordan Valley, produces premium Medjool dates while maintaining a strong social mission. The company provides dignified employment to refugees and vulnerable host community members, with RIF’s Shariah-compliant loan enabling expansion into sorting services, doubling seasonal employment and increasing the number of full-time positions.
OMIPA Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO)
OMIPA Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO), based in Isingiro District in southwest Uganda, provides affordable loans, savings, and financial literacy training to farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and refugees. With more than 6,800 active members and ~2,556 active borrowers each year, OMIPA also serves communities in Mbarara, Ntungamo, Rakai, and Rwampara through its operational branches situated within Isingiro. With a strong presence in Nakivale settlement, OMIPA is actively expanding its refugee portfolio through tailored financial products and aims to reach over ~4,000 refugee clients by 2028.
Target Investees
Do you have a company that makes a positive impact on refugees and host communities? The RIF is looking for revenue generating companies that meet the following qualifications in Uganda and Jordan:
If you have a company that meets the above criteria, please reach send an email to:
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