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Today is World Refugee Day, marking 75 years since the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention, which established the internationally recognized definition of a refugee, and the right to fundamental rights, including education and work. At Kiron, we see these rights as deeply connected, forming the foundation for people rebuilding their lives in new communities.

Our theme for 2026 World Refugee Day is courage, creativity, and community. In the days leading up to this global day of recognition, we held two events: an online global panel and an evening in Berlin in collaboration with SoundCloud, focusing specifically on creativity with a DJ workshop, a panel, and networking over music, food, and drinks.

Swipe to hear from some members of the Kiron Community on what they said over this week and how they reflect on .

And go to kiron.ngo/donate to support refugees.

Kostenlose Karriereweiterbildung für gefragte IT-Jobs 💸

Skill IT Up von Kiron leistet einen aktiven Beitrag zur Bewältigung des IT-Fachkräftemangels in Deutschland, indem das Programm Menschen mit Migrations- und Fluchterfahrung gezielt beim Zugang zu Chancen in der digitalen Wirtschaft unterstützt.

Das Programm vermittelt Kompetenzen für die Zukunft der Arbeit:
🌟 Karriere-Coaching und arbeitsmarktorientiertes Training
🌟 Networking mit dem deutschen Tech-Ökosystem
🌟 Praxisnahe Tech- und KI-Kompetenzen (IT Operations, Cloud, KI-Anwendungen)

Flexibles Lernen – nur 5–10 Std./Woche über 6 Monate.

Jetzt bewerben: https://lp.kiron.ngo/skill-it-up

Quick reminder.

Join us together with SoundCloud next week in Berlin as we celebrate courage, creativity, and community in honor of World Refugee Day. 🌐

Swipe to meet the participants in our panel event!

The event will also include a free DJ workshop with Femme Bass Mafia (FBM) (for selected participants), networking over food and drinks, and a DJ set by Berlin-based artist ECE. 💃

Space is limited, so sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfapIRX6KeNC7Ot4O0bQEq1G4UeshSokx4shnvn9CG9dALL-w/viewform

Our global community event honoring World Refugee Day is less than one week away! 💫

Co-created with Kiron learners and alumni, the event offers three different panels.

We'll spotlight learner experiences, share reflections and ideas, and above all, foster space for meaningful connections and professional networking within our global community. 🌏

Join us! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Hr7cKZ2_RI2JFxnQ_5N-vQ #/registration

Ahead of , we asked our learners and alumni if they were to write a letter to another Kiron learner, what would they like to say?

Swipe to read some of the stand-out responses. 💫

Bereit für den nächsten Schritt in deiner IT-Karriere? 🚀

Das Skill IT Up-Programm von Kiron unterstützt Menschen mit Migrations- und Fluchterfahrung dabei, ihre bestehenden IT-Kenntnisse zu vertiefen und sich gezielt auf Jobs im Arbeitsmarkt vorzubereiten.

🔹Praxisnahe IT- und KI-Kompetenzen
🔹Individuelles Karriere-Coaching
🔹Networking und arbeitsmarktorientiertes Training

Alles kostenlos.

Flexibel online lernen – nur 5–10 Std./Woche über 6 Monate.

Mehr erfahren und jetzt bewerben: https://lp.kiron.ngo/skill-it-up

This World Refugee Day, we're doing something a bit different. 💃

In celebration of courage, creativity, and community, we're hosting an evening in Berlin in collaboration with SoundCloud, an artist-first platform that empowers people to connect through music.

As part of the event, we’re bringing these themes to life through a special DJ workshop hosted by Femme Bass Mafia, a DJ and music production mentoring program for FLINTA people focused on bass music and creating safer learning spaces. 🪩

For people starting over in a new place, creative expression can be a great way to meet people and participate in a city’s cultural life. In a city like Berlin, with its vibrant music scene, we can’t think of a better way to bring people together.

Register your interest to take part! Please note that spots are limited and will be allocated via a lottery. ➡️ https://bit.ly/fbmkdj