Shama Institute for Cultural Exchange selected Faduma Abukar, Project Manager, to represent the institute at the 2nd Pop-Up for Refugee Inclusion in Assosa,recognizing her as the right person to advocate, engage, and

In April 2026, representatives from the Ethiopian government, international partners such as the World Bank and IGAD, and the private sector gathered in Bishoftu to discuss the implementation of refugees’ right to work.

Turning Language, Culture, and Education into Real Economic Opportunities A Vision Built on True Empowerment Sham’a Institute for Cultural Exchange is a social enterprise built on a simple but powerful belief: education