Na’amal X Tammwe: Connecting African Refugees To Remote Work Globally

Na'amal
4 min readOct 2, 2024

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According to the UN, Africa hosts one-third of the world’s refugee population. Refugees on the African continent struggle with limited job prospects, exploitation in informal work, difficulties accessing education, and unrecognised qualifications. To address these issues, we must find innovative approaches to job creation, focus on education and skill development, and support refugees and host communities in accessing meaningful work.

Recognising these obstacles, Tammwe and Na’amal have teamed up to blend a people-centered approach with technology. Na’amal engages with refugees directly, equipping them with knowledge, expertise and a support network to collaborate and enhance their skills collectively. Tammwe compliments this effort by providing a platform that links African freelance talent with global opportunities.

Tammwe: Connecting Skilled Refugees with Global Opportunities

Tammwe, a mission-driven JobTech platform, building a marketplace that aims to connect African freelancers and refugees with start-ups, SMEs and individuals globally. It aims to champion African talent by providing a platform prioritising fair pay and opportunity.

Across Africa, only 30–35% of people have full-time jobs. Freelancing offers a vital path to income and portfolio building, but existing platforms often overlook Africa’s potential. Tammwe aims to bridge this gap by offering customisable portfolios, AI-powered skill matching with competitive rates, and a motivation engine with points, incentives, and competitions to keep freelancers engaged. Ethical practices ensure fair wages, diversity, a seamless user experience and inclusion for freelancers and businesses.

Through its partnership with Na’amal, Tammwe will empower refugees with meaningful work opportunities and fair pay. This enriches the talent pool while simultaneously empowering refugees.

Tammwe prioritises long-term success, building resilient organisations prepared for future challenges. Their thoughtful approach creates a positive community impact with lasting value. Tammwe fosters partnerships built on transparent communication and empathy, fueling innovation and positive change for Africa’s talent.

Na’amal’s Mission: Innovatively Equipping Refugees with Skills for Remote Work Opportunities

Na’amal consistently seeks innovative ways to bridge the gap between remote work and refugees, currently focusing on directly addressing the challenges faced by the African refugee populations. One significant barrier refugees have is the difficulty in utilising job tech platforms. They often lack the know-how to stand out and are misinformed about practices for navigating digital work marketplaces and appropriately communicating with clients.

Na’amal’s training programmes address these issues by equipping refugees with the necessary soft skills to traverse this evolving landscape. Additionally, Na’amal intends to employ a locally developed API to ensure that talent’s onboarding and presence on these platforms are seamless, equitable and accessible. This API aggregates essential data and creates optimised, customisable profiles for alumni on the Tammwe platform. It also provides insights into talent’s performance, helping to refine training programmes and improve their approach to connecting talent with remote work opportunities.

With Tammwe’s dedication to building a platform that better serves African freelancers, Na’amal’s talent are uniquely positioned to become the first beneficiaries of this expertly tailored platform. Through this partnership, Na’amal’s graduates will be able to access opportunities via the Tammwe platform in a way that is considerate of the challenges not only faced by refugees but also by African freelancers in general. This opens the door to sustainable income and economic independence.

Tammwe and Na’amal: Creating an Inclusive Global Workforce

The partnership between Tammwe and Na’amal represents a powerful synergy, addressing multiple challenges simultaneously. This collaboration is a significant step toward a more inclusive and equitable global workforce. By planning to connect talented people with global job opportunities through Tammwe’s platform, we aim to promote economic empowerment, foster social inclusion, and encourage cultural exchange. Combining Tammwe’s platform and Na’amal’s training programs is expected to impact the lives of refugees substantially.

Looking Ahead: Unlocking Refugee Talent with Tammwe and Na’amal

Looking ahead, businesses partnering with Tammwe and Na’amal unlock a diverse pool of vetted refugee talent, enhancing creativity and social responsibility. This collaboration positions both organisations at the forefront of the remote work revolution. For refugees on the African continent, it presents hope, offering opportunity, dignity, and a path to a more inclusive global workforce. Together, Tammwe and Na’amal are paving the way for a future where talent has no borders, and African freelancers can succeed in the digital economy.

Be Part of Our Beta Testing!

Tammwe, is currently in the beta-testing phase and want you to be a part of it! By joining now, you can gain early access to vetted freelancers from Africa and around the globe, handpicked to help you build your dream.

Ready to get started? Join Tammwe today to find the perfect freelancer for your needs, or send an email to hello@tammwe.com, and you will be connected to a vetted freelancer ready to help you grow your business.

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity and transform your business with global freelance talent!

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Na'amal
Na'amal

Written by Na'amal

Na’amal delivers a remote work readiness programme through self-paced asynchronous online modules, virtual interactive workshops, one-to-one mentorship.