Programs at Kiron

Our programs strengthen society by supporting forced migrants, refugees and underserved communities to prepare for the job market
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Google AI Essentials

with Unlock Your Future with AI

Understand the basics of AI, learn how to apply AI tools in your work, upskill, and open up new job opportunities. You'll master prompt engineering, use AI tools without any coding, build real portfolio projects, and get career support and guidance from a certified AI trainer across six live training sessions.

Maya Ibrahim
Education & Community
For refugee and migrants
Course location
Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
18+
Duration:
6 weeks, 3h/week
Level:
Beginner AI Skills
Requirements:
English (B1 or above), Basic experience using AI
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October 28, 2026
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IT Operations &
AI Support Specialist

with Skill IT Up

With a focus on IT support, cloud fundamentals, and AI-powered operations. Skill IT Up guides you on your journey into the German IT job market – with practical IT and AI skills, career guidance, and direct connections to employers.

Julia Moser
Project Management
For refugee and migrants
Course location
Germany
18+
Duration:
6 months, 5-10 hours/week
Level:
Intermediate (fundamental IT skills or experience required)
Requirements:
German & English (B2 or above)
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October 23, 2026
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Boost Your Career with AI

with SkillsForward

Gain essential AI and human skills to excel in your job search and workplace. The world of work is changing fast. AI and human skills are now essential for growing in your current role or exploring new opportunities.

Karen Velázquez Powers
Learning & Program Design
For refugee and migrants
Course location
Worldwide
18+
Duration:
9 weeks, 2h/week
Level:
Beginner (no knowledge or prior experience is required)
Requirements:
English (B1 or above)
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Drive Your Success with Human Skills

with SkillsForward

Build your skills around human skills in 9 weeks: Explore creative problem solving, decision making, communication skills, and workplace adaptation in the age of AI.

Karen Velázquez Powers
Learning & Program Design
For refugee and migrants
Course location
Worldwide
18+
Duration:
9 weeks, 2h/week
Level:
Beginner (no knowledge or prior experience is required)
Requirements:
English (B1 or above)
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Machine Learning

with THRIVE

Identify real-world machine learning use cases, develop and deploy robust and scalable models using industry-standard Python tools such as PyTorch, evaluate their performance and limitations, and communicate AI integration insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Flavia Rizzato
Learning & Program Design
For refugee & migrant women
Course location
Germany
18+
Duration:
6 months, 5h/week
Level:
Intermediate/advanced: working knowledge of Python (familiarity with Python programming, common data structures, and libraries, e.g., NumPy and Pandas), 1+ year of professional experience working with data
Requirements:
English & German (B1 or above), interest in machine learning and LLM
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AI-Augmented Project Management

with THRIVE

Manage projects with AI-supported tools and workflows, enhance coordination and decision-making through AI-driven insights, conduct AI-assisted market research and user testing, and integrate findings into project plans and roadmaps.

Flavia Rizzato
Learning & Program Design
For refugee & migrant women
Course location
Germany
18+
Duration:
6 months, 5h/week
Level:
Intermediate (1+ year of project coordination experience required, previous Project Management certificates a bonus)
Requirements:
English & German (B1 or above), interest in project management / business context
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Kiron Mentoring

with TE Connectivity

Gain insights into local job markets, learn practical job search strategies, and develop a better understanding of workplace culture.

Zohra Waziri
Learning & Program Design
For refugees & migrants
Course location
Worldwide
18+
Duration:
6-8 sessions / 10 weeks
Level:
Beginner
Requirements:
English / German (B1 or above), interest in getting mentorship support for your job search or professional growth
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Business management & Career-readiness

with THRIVE Afghanistan

THRIVE Afghanistan is an online learning and job-matching program for women. It consists of self-paced studying on Kiron Campus, interactive weekly online study sessions, live webinars, mentoring, and job-matching.

Zohra Waziri
Learning & Program Design
For Afghan women
Course location
Afghanistan
18–45
Duration:
9 months, 6 hours of learning per week
Level:
English (B1)
Requirements:
English (B1 or above), Basic digital skills, Currently living in Afghanistan
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Kiron's NextGen Leaders

Kiron’s NextGen Leaders is a dynamic learning program designed for young people with (forced) migration experience in Berlin, Germany. It addresses the growing need for inclusive leadership, strong networks, and skilled talents.

Fabienne Huber
Learning & Program Design
For refugees & migrants
Course location
Hybrid: Online & Berlin
21-35
Duration:
6 months, 8 interactive sessions
Level:
Intermediate
Requirements:
German (B2)
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October 1, 2026
Building AI Skills for Work: What 5,675 Learners Achieved

“After nearly 9 months of unsuccessful job interviews, I applied what I learned, landed a job, and successfully negotiated the exact salary I wanted.”

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December 8, 2025
Four women’s THRIVE journeys: building community and skills for new careers

Four women share how Kiron’s THRIVE program supported them in acquiring in-demand tech skills, rebuilding their confidence, and taking steps toward new careers in data analysis and applied AI.

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November 25, 2025
THRIVE 2025 highlights: Upskilling refugee and migrant women in tech

Kiron celebrates the graduation of more than 75 THRIVE learners, all women with refugee and migration backgrounds, who spent the last nine months building tech skills, confidence, and community.

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November 11, 2025
Opening doors to opportunity with THRIVE Afghanistan

THRIVE Afghanistan launched its second cohort in the autumn of 2025, providing Afghan learners with digital, business, and English skills to create pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.

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November 4, 2025
Kiron’s NextGen Leaders closes first cohort, highlighting community impact

Last month, Kiron’s NextGen Leaders wrapped up its pilot program with inspiring project pitches to a panel of experts and a celebratory dinner in Berlin. Over the course of six months, participants developed leadership skills, expanded their professional networks, and gained the confidence to shape their communities and careers.

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October 21, 2025
Wir für Chancen wraps up to make space for SkillsForward

As Kiron’s Wir für Chancen program successfully closes its final cohort, we reflect on the journeys of three learners whose professional paths were transformed through tailored coaching, and we introduce the new SkillsForward program.

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October 13, 2025
Kiron Mentoring program touches lives around the world

From navigating new careers to gaining confidence in unfamiliar environments, learners around the world share how the Kiron Mentoring program has helped them rebuild their professional paths.

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August 5, 2025
THRIVE tackles the 46-point gender gap in refugee employment

Despite advanced degrees and years of experience, refugee women face disproportionately steep barriers to joining the job market, especially in fast-evolving fields like tech. Kiron's THRIVE program is helping women close the 46-point gender gap with digital upskilling, real-world experience, and a supportive network that opens doors.

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July 28, 2025
Building new careers in tech through the Boost Your Career with AI program

Through Kiron’s Boost Your Career with AI program in partnership with LinkedIn, displaced professionals in Germany are gaining the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in an AI-driven job market.

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July 14, 2025
Stories of resistance through learning with THRIVE Afghanistan

Barred from education and work under Taliban rule, Afghan women like Roqia, Arghawan, Nazanin, and Shayesta long to learn, grow, and contribute to their communities. Through Kiron’s THRIVE Afghanistan program, they have found a path forward.

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June 2, 2025
Giving back to the community: John’s mentoring experience

TE Connectivity director and board member John Nirmal shares his experience volunteering as a mentor for the Kiron Mentoring program.

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June 2, 2025
Kiron Mentoring welcomes fourth cohort

In partnership with TE Connectivity, Kiron Mentoring returns this summer with its fourth cohort of mentees.

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May 27, 2025
3 Kiron learners share their favorite Wir Für Chancen experiences

At Kiron, we believe in providing not just education, but opportunities that open doors. One of our initiatives, Wir Für Chancen (meaning Together for opportunities), does just that. Funded by LinkedIn, the project equips Kiron learners with practical skills and professional insights to boost their careers.

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December 20, 2024
THRIVE to Train 250 Women in Data Analytics and Applied AI

In this new cycle of THRIVE, 250 women currently living in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland will receive training in Data Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)—fields where skilled professionals are in high demand.

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November 11, 2024
Insights on THRIVE 2023 program cycle

In 2023, Kiron launched THRIVE, an upskilling program for women with refugee or migration experience that provides them with practical digital skills, language, and soft skills training so they can excel in their career pursuits.

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August 19, 2024
Dina’s journey with THRIVE

In 2019, Dina Abdelhafez, Ph.D., was studying in Czechia when she visited Berlin, Germany, for a semester abroad. She fell in love with the city, started learning German, and eventually planned her move. Five years later, she had finished the THRIVE program, and we had the opportunity to learn more about her journey.

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March 13, 2024
Meet Katrin: Reflections on being a first-time mentor

In this blog post, Katrin shares her experience as a mentor with Kiron. From the challenges she faced to the profound impact on her mentee's journey and her joy in fostering personal and professional growth, discover how mentoring goes beyond a professional duty for Katrin.

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November 9, 2022
Kiron Ausbildungsbrücke program with Alstom creates job market pathway

For many refugees, finding a job is challenging. Some lack formal certificates to enter the labor market or face tedious and costly job recognition processes.

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June 8, 2022
Empowerment through upskilling: Supporting migrant women at the Colombian/Venezuelan border

Milena, a 36-year-old single mother of two from Venezuela, is expanding her digital skillset in the hopes of starting her own company from home.

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April 30, 2019
Transform through education: Rania's story

Rania is one of our students who took part in these “offline” events in Germany. Rania was a journalist and activist from Egypt.

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October 1, 2018
Transform through education: Wafaa's story

Wafaa is a student who benefited from the Building a Learning Environment for Study Success (BLESS) project, and even sat on the panel discussion group during Women’s Week.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiron Education and Kiron Campus?
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Kiron is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering accessible and innovative education for refugees, migrants, and underserved communities globally. Since 2015, Kiron has reached over 200,000 learners to improve their skills for the labor market through its comprehensive digital platform, Kiron Campus, and blended learning programs, fostering academic, professional, and personal growth.

What do I need if I want to study with Kiron?
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You need four basic things to register and start learning with Kiron:

(1) A document that proves your status as a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or belonging to a certain underserved community.
(2) A computer, tablet, or smartphone
(3) A stable internet connection
(4) Time to study

Is Kiron available in all countries?
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The Kiron campus is available worldwide. However, due to our partnership with Coursera, a US-based company that must adhere to US government sanctions, prospective learners from some countries may not be able to access our learning program Coursera for Refugees. Learn more about the countries here.

For Kiron's blended learning prorams, availability is dependent on the program. Learn more here. (https://www.kiron.ngo/programs-at-kiron)

Does Kiron get me into a university?
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Unfortunately, Kiron does not offer specific support for students to apply to a university and students don’t get admitted to an accredited educational institution by learning with Kiron.

Do I have to pay for courses?
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All courses and offers that you find on Kiron Campus or part of our learning programs are free for Kiron verified students. If you are ever asked to pay for a Kiron service, offer or course, please do not pay but contact us via student-support@kiron.ngo.

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