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Who We Are

Connectivity for Refugees is a multi-stakeholder initiative advancing the availability and affordability of connectivity for 20 million forcibly displaced people and their host communities by 2030. The initiative is founded by the UNHCR, ITU, GSMA, and the Government of Luxembourg
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Connectivity is a lifeline for refugees and their hosts.

For those forced to flee, meaningful connectivity can bring access to life-saving information, online learning opportunities, new sources of income, leisure, and more.

A man looks at a feature phone while a woman sips from a cup, with phone components on a wooden surface in a busy market.
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A surprised young girl looks at a pink tablet with cat-ear cover, while seated on a small chair outdoors.
A woman looks at her smartphone while writing on a notepad with a pen.
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But too many of the world’s most vulnerable are still unconnected and can’t take these benefits for granted. 

Together we can ensure our world leaves no one behind.

Spotlights

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Report & Guidance
Mar 11, 2026

Metrics on Connectivity in CAR

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Story
Mar 11, 2026

Connecting a displaced community in colombia

Shaping meaningful connectivity with and...
Connectivity, Needs and Usage Assessment (CoNUA)
Report & Guidance
Nov 27, 2025

Access and barriers to digital connectivity for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia

A mix-method study to understand mobile network coverage...
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Report & Guidance
Feb 28, 2019

Displaced and Disconnected

This series of reports aim to better understand...
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Report & Guidance
Jun 13, 2022

Digital Access and Barriers in Displacement-Affected Communities in Sudan (White Nile & West Darfur)

These reports present the results of Connectivity, Needs...
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Where We Work

Active in more than 15 countries today, we’re on track to advance connectivity across 35 major refugee-hosting countries by 2030. 

Below is a snapshot of how we’re making it happen in select geographies

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