irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $89KUSE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT AND DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICA.
- #2 $5KUNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE: IRRI PROMOTES APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO MASS VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND COORDINATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSE WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SUDAN. THE PROGRAM ALSO STUDIES INTERNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE AND SUGGEST HOW THESE CAN BE ALTERED TO RESPOND MORE EFFECTIVELY TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Citizenship Rights
Researches and advocates for the right to nationality in Africa, focusing on stateless populations and exclusion related to citizenship.
Legal Representation and Accompaniment
Provides direct legal support to refugees and displaced persons, including referrals and expert advice to local legal aid providers.
Monitoring Protection Problems
Monitors human rights and protection issues in areas affected by displacement, providing data and analysis to inform policy and advocacy efforts.
Refugee Returns and Reintegration
Studies and promotes safe, voluntary, and sustainable return processes for refugees and IDPs in the Great Lakes region.
Response to Mass Violence
Supports local human rights organizations and coordinates civil society responses to mass violence, with a focus on Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
- Engaging in evidence-based advocacy at national, regional, and international levelsAdvocates before bodies such as the African Union, United Nations, and International Conference of the Great Lakes Region; uses research to promote protective policies, justice for mass atrocities, refugee political participation, and compliance with international humanitarian law, particularly in Sudan and the Horn of Africa.
- Operating online platforms and programs to centralize legal resources for refugeesMaintains the Rights in Exile Programme and an online platform that curate international legal resources on displaced persons’ rights, serving refugees and legal assistance providers globally.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Building capacity of marginalized communities and supporting civil society initiativesStrengthens agency of displaced and conflict-affected communities to act as change agents; provides non-profit management and fiscal sponsorship to nearly 10 projects, granting them 501(c)(3) status to access tax-deductible donations in the U.S.
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Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting research on refugee and migration issues in AfricaProduces field-based research and analysis on forced displacement, return dynamics, urban refugees, citizenship denial, and durable solutions across African regions including the Great Lakes, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa; publishes reports and analyses to inform policy and advocacy.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Providing direct legal assistance and protection support to displaced personsDelivers case-specific legal aid for asylum claims, resettlement, and other rights-related matters through offices in Kampala and Dakar; supports legal representation via direct accompaniment, referrals, and technical assistance to legal aid providers in Africa.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-leading and participating in multi-organizational coalitions and consortiaCo-founded and participates in the Sudan Consortium (over 50 NGOs) and co-leads the Africans for the Horn of Africa (Af4HA) Initiative with three other African NGOs to coordinate civil society responses to crises and amplify local voices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$168K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$690K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$209K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$341K
Cash$207K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$325K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -76.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHIENG AKENA | EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76K |
board members · 3
- CHIDI ODINKALU — BOARD CHAIR
- DISMAS NKUNDA — BOARD MEMBER
- SALIMA NAMUSOBYA — BOARD VICE-CHAIR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Achieng Akena Partner — Executive Director of IRRI who has articulated the organization's position on Pan-Africanism and refugee protection.
- Africa Refugee-led Network Partner — Program partner in refugee-led initiatives
- African Leadership Centre Partner — Co-leads the Africans for the Horn of Africa (Af4HA) Initiative.
- African Union Government — Conducts advocacy at the African Union.
- Atrocities Watch Africa Partner — Co-leads the Africans for the Horn of Africa (Af4HA) Initiative.
- BRAC Uganda Partner — Program partner in Uganda-based development initiatives
- Dr Chidi Odinkalu Partner — Board Chair of IRRI who has publicly commented on the organization's strategic relevance in addressing displacement in Africa.
- Dr Chidi Odinkalu Partner — Chair of the multinational board of IRRI
- European Union Government — Strategic partner in funding and implementing regional programs
- Hope Alert Network for Development and Local Empowerment Partner — Partner in local empowerment and development programming in Uganda
- Inamahoro Partner — Program partner in regional refugee and human rights initiatives
- International Conference of the Great Lakes Region Partner — Engages in advocacy at the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region.
- Kenya Human Rights Commission Partner — Partner in human rights monitoring and advocacy in Kenya
- Knowledge Management Fund Funder — Funder supporting knowledge-sharing and documentation efforts
- Mbeleni Foundation Partner — Partner in community-based development and refugee support
- NHRMO Partner — Collaborates on national human rights mechanisms and refugee protection
- Office of the President, Uganda Government — Government partner for policy engagement and program implementation in Uganda
- Open Society Foundations Funder — Major funder supporting human rights and refugee protection programs
- Oxfam Partner — Collaborates on humanitarian response and refugee rights initiatives
- Pan African Lawyers Union Partner — Co-leads the Africans for the Horn of Africa (Af4HA) Initiative.
- REAL Partner — Collaborates on refugee education and livelihoods programming
- RELON Kenya Partner — Refugee-led network partner advancing refugee rights in Kenya
- RELON Uganda Partner — Refugee-led network partner promoting refugee leadership in Uganda
- REMA Burundi Partner — Partner in refugee protection and reintegration initiatives in Burundi
- Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme Partner — Partner in human rights defense and advocacy across Africa
- Sudan Consortium Coalition — Member of a coalition of over 50 NGOs working to address humanitarian and human rights crises in Sudan.
- The African Women’s Development and Communications Network Partner — Collaborates on women's rights and refugee advocacy initiatives
- The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa Partner — Collaborates on human rights advocacy and legal support initiatives
- The Institute for Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University Partner — Academic and research partner on peace and security issues affecting refugees
- United Nations Government — Conducts advocacy at the United Nations.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Protection and Capacity Buildingmethodology: community_led_capacity_buildingBy using community formations and local volunteers to lead protection efforts and skills transfer, we produce sustainable local ownership and stronger safety outcomes because peer-led models foster trust, increase participation, and ensure culturally appropriate responses.
- Integrated Regional Advocacy for Durable Solutionsmethodology: integrated-advocacy-and-protectionBy combining legal support, civil society coordination, and regional integration frameworks—such as African Union mechanisms—we produce durable solutions to displacement because systemic change requires simultaneous action across institutional, legal, and policy levels within affected regions.
- Intersectional Inclusion in Programmingmethodology: intersectional_inclusionBy integrating intersectional analysis and disaggregated data into all interventions, we produce more equitable outcomes because this approach identifies overlapping vulnerabilities related to gender, disability, age, and identity, ensuring no group is excluded from protection and participation.
- People-Centred, Evidence-Based Advocacymethodology: evidence-based_advocacyBy grounding advocacy in field research and centering the voices of displaced communities, we produce more effective and legitimate policy influence because empirical data combined with lived experience increases decision-makers' responsiveness and ensures solutions are contextually relevant.
- Solidarity-Based Participatory Methodologiesmethodology: participatory_advocacyBy building alliances grounded in shared purpose and directly involving affected populations in program design and peace assessments, we produce greater legitimacy and impact because inclusive participation strengthens agency, counters stigma, and transforms narratives around displacement.