About Us
Empowering Displaced Students Through Education
RiseNext is a mentoring program created by Team Eagles (Amina Mkova, Obed Korusenge Nsanzimfura, Joselyto Charite Baho Kemana, and Nimco Ibrahim) that bridges the knowledge gap for forcibly displaced high school and university students to access higher education opportunities. We won the 2024 CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge.
Our Mission
To empower forcibly displaced students by providing mentorship, resources, and guidance to access higher education opportunities worldwide.
Bridge the knowledge gap
Provide mentorship & guidance
Connect to opportunities
Join us in creating pathways to higher education for displaced students around the world.
Get InvolvedMeet Our Mentee Cohorts
Cohort 1
September 2024Our inaugural cohort of 45 mentees from refugee camps across East Africa, focused on college application guidance and scholarship opportunities.
Cohort 2
January 2025Our second cohort expanded to 60 mentees with a focus on university transition support and career development pathways.
Cohort 3
May 2025Our upcoming cohort will support 75 mentees with enhanced programming including skills training and internship connections.
Together, we can build a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Our Team
Meet Our Founders - Team Eagles
Amina Mkova
Co-Founder
Obed Korusenge
Co-Founder
Joselyto Charite
Co-Founder
