In the framework of improving the living conditions of refugees and host communities, the government of Rwanda, through the Ministry in charge of Emergency management, implements the "Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities Project" (SEIRHCP/Jya Mbere), funded by the World Bank from 2019.

Since its inception, this transformative project has made a profound impact on the lives of refugees and members of the host communities. This impact has been particularly evident through the implementation of various project components, including a matching grant scheme and job creation initiatives.

One of the notable achievements of this endeavor has been the implementation of Component One, focused on improving access to basic services. This has resulted in the creation of employment opportunities for both refugees and host community members across six districts where Jya Mbere operates: Kirehe, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Nyamagabe, Gisagara, and Karongi districts.

Uwimana Eugenie, a refugee from Burundi residing in the Mahama camp, is one of many refugees who found employment at the construction site of BUKORA TVET. She expressed her gratitude to the government for spearheading this initiative, stating, "This project has not only provided us refugees with jobs but has also made us feel included in Rwandan society. As refugees, we now feel safe and not left behind."

The construction of BUKORA TVET is among the subprojects exemplifying the inclusive spirit of this initiative. At the BUKORA site, 20% of the workforce are refugees from the nearby Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District. In addition to those engaged in construction, other refugees have taken on various roles at the site.

Construction efforts for the school are progressing steadily, with completion currently at an impressive 85%. Upon its completion, the school will accommodate a total of 500 students, both refugees and members of the host community. 330 students will live in boarding facilities, while 170 will take a day-school arrangement.

The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management commends the resilience and dedication of refugees in contributing to the success of the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities Project (SEIRHCP) subproject "Jya Mbere." This project not only empowers refugees but also offers them opportunities to fully participate in the betterment of their communities and the country at large.