Creative Gateway is a pioneering program that equips young refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp with 3D modeling and digital design skills — a niche but powerful expertise with potential across multiple industries. With nearly 100 students trained, we are now piloting different ways to package these skills into service offerings for various sectors, collaborating with companies to explore viable market opportunities.
We don’t claim to have all the answers yet — but we’re committed to finding them.
Many graduates have increased their income from around 15 USD/months to over 100 USD/month
100% of graduates have been matched with initial gigs
Five months intensive training and three months specialization training with real gigs
Ambitious Africa is a youth-led movement of social entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We apply startup-thinking — lean, innovative, and impact-driven — to every program we run, always seeking the most effective and sustainable solutions.
Collaboration is at our core. We strategically partner with the private sector to ensure that our initiatives are not just well-intentioned, but practical, scalable, and built for real-world impact. Whether it’s education, entrepreneurship, or digital livelihoods, we challenge outdated models and create new pathways where none existed before.
Creative Gateway is exploring new ways for refugees to build sustainable futures through 3D skills. If you’re interested in how the program works, who’s involved, and what’s next, you can find more details by visiting the Creative Gateway website.
