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Prince, a Ugandan refugee, found a new home in San Diego back in 2010 with assistance from the IRC. Embracing his fresh start in California, Prince was driven to make a difference. He founded a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children in Ugandan refugee camps, which he once called home. Recognizing the potential to make a lasting, positive impact by offering training and jobs, especially to single mothers, he founded Huruma Clothing Co. in 2019 with his business partner, John Bernard. Huruma Clothing Co. is a socially responsible small business that sells imported clothing made by refugee women in Uganda. Huruma offers a range of stylish products, including bomber jackets, hats, bags, and shirts, that embody the vibrant cultural legacy of African textiles. Initially, Prince and his business partner sold Huruma clothing products exclusively at farmers’ markets and pop-ups in San Diego. With support from the IRC, they have steadily...

When Amani’s family fled the war in Syria in 2011, they lost everything — their careers, connections to family and friends and their sense of home. The family first sought safety as refugees in Egypt. But the country struggles to provide enough opportunities for families like Amani’s due to the high number of refugees. So they patiently waited for the opportunity to resettle in another country. After nine long years, they received the news they had hoped for: they would be resettled in the United States! But when the couple and their two children arrived in 2022, they discovered that affordable housing was scarce in California. Thankfully, Amani was able to get additional housing support from World Relief Southern California’s Host Home program. Which is how she met Julie. Julie always saw her home as a blessing from God — one that she felt called to share after her adult...

In the heart of Mugombwa Refugee Camp, the Mother 2 Mother support group is making a big difference – sometimes lifesaving – for the smallest of camp residents. Trained by Alight’s nutrition team, each of the dozen members is responsible for uplifting 15 new mothers. They help moms make the best nutritional choices for their little ones and catch any trouble early. In their khaki and pink vests, they want to be easy to find! They know their stuff: spotting malnutrition, teaching nutrient-packed cooking, and connecting with moms. “Our kids are healthy,” Solange told us, “So, we chose to help fight malnutrition.” In every section of the camp, these superheroes are making a major impact, one mother at a time.