Let’s Help International

What Let’s Help International does

Let's Help International (LHI) is a refugee-led, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2020 in Uganda and registered with formal recommendation from the Office of the Prime Minister. It operates primarily in the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Kyegegwa District, serving displaced populations originating mainly from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan. The organization delivers a broad program portfolio covering education (SEMVRC, Sponsor a Child), digital inclusion, protection, livelihood, MHPSS, WASH, and climate action, reaching over 53,000 beneficiaries under digital inclusion and supporting 715 households under protection according to its own outcome reporting. LHI expanded into South Africa in January 2022 as a fully registered entity and added an ICT Training Centre in Edmonton, Canada via a 2024 partnership with African Baptist Ministries.

The organization's underlying technology consists of two proprietary digital platforms: KYAKA-2.COM (launched February 19, 2022), an information and resource hub that also hosts an online shop for refugee-made products, and RTSW — Refugees' TV and Stories Worldwide, a media platform delivering podcasts, stories, and free digital courses on smartphone usage and online safety via a YouTube channel and Android app. These platforms are supplemented by physical ICT Training Centers in Bukere (Uganda) and Edmonton (Canada). LHI also runs an Android mobile application. The technology stack is purpose-built for refugee-context content delivery rather than general-purpose AI/ML infrastructure; no APIs, SDKs, or AI modalities are disclosed.

LHI's revenue model is donation-driven, combining individual donations and online fundraising, recurring child sponsorships at $100 per year per child, family nutritional support subscriptions at $30 per month, and project-based grants and seed funding from institutional partners — most prominently UNHCR (including UNHCR Innovation Services seed funding) and ALIGHT. Go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered free to beneficiaries through field staff, volunteers, and partner Refugee-Led Organizations, while donor acquisition relies on website CTAs, social media (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletter, and UNHCR-coordinated humanitarian networks. There are no disclosed financials, no funding rounds, and no revenue figures in the source material.

Name

Let’s Help International

Legal name

Let's Help International

Website

https://letshelpinternational.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Let's Help International is a refugee-led non-profit founded in 2020 in Uganda, delivering education, digital inclusion, protection, livelihood, and WASH programs to displaced populations in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement and South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Services / Refugee Support

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624), Educational Support Services (611710), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPADAHAI

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

SECONDARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAHAJ

MHPSS & Trauma-Informed Support for Displaced Populations

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

SECONDARYEDADALAG

Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

Keywords

• Refugee humanitarian services
• Digital inclusion training
• Child sponsorship programs
• Community-based protection
• Livelihood empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: LHI generates revenue through individual donations, online fundraising campaigns, and supporter contributions. The organization runs specific fundraising campaigns for digital inclusion, education support, and child sponsorship programs.
2. Child Sponsorship: Individual sponsors contribute to support vulnerable children's education, healthcare, meals, and safe living conditions through the Sponsor a Child program.
3. Grants and Institutional Funding: LHI receives seed funding and implementation support from UNHCR Innovation Services and partnerships with organizations like UNHCR, OPM, and ALIGHT for specific projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Let's Help International is a non-profit humanitarian organization that delivers a portfolio of programs to refugees and vulnerable populations in Uganda's Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, South Africa, and via online platforms globally. Its core offerings include formal and informal education support (SEMVRC, Sponsor a Child), digital inclusion services (ICT training, KYAKA-2.COM platform, RTSW media platform, Digital Empowerment for Refugee Women-led Businesses), protection services, WASH, livelihood training, climate action, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Services are provided free to beneficiaries and funded through donations, recurring sponsorships, and grants from UNHCR and partners.

Product overview

Let's Help International (LHI) is a humanitarian organization founded in 2020 that operates multiple programs and digital platforms to support refugees and vulnerable populations, primarily in Uganda's Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including Education (SEMVRC, Sponsor a Child), Digital Inclusion (KYAKA-2.COM platform, RTSW media platform, ICT Training Centers), Protection, WASH, Climate Action, Livelihood, and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support. LHI's digital presence includes two main platforms: KYAKA-2.COM (an online information and resource hub for refugees) and RTSW - Refugees' TV and Stories Worldwide (a media platform for entrepreneurship motivation and digital courses). The organization is not a technology company but leverages digital tools to deliver humanitarian services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KYAKA-2.COM An online platform launched by LHI on February 19, 2022 as part of the Digital Inclusion Project, addressing digital exclusion, managing misinformation, and combating rumors within Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. It connects refugees with digital resources, educational content, entrepreneurial opportunities, and an online shop for refugee-made products.
• RTSW - Refugees' TV and Stories Worldwide A media platform created by LHI that broadcasts stories, podcasts, and digital courses tailored to refugees and marginalized communities, accessible via a YouTube channel and an Android app. It offers free online courses on smartphone usage, digital communication, and online safety, and provides entrepreneurship motivation and hope through online video podcasts.
• SEMVRC - Special Education for the Most Vulnerable Refugee Children An education program that provides children at Kyaka II Refugee Settlement with financial, material, and psycho-social support to attend school and complete at least primary level education. The program covers school fees, supplies scholastic materials, conducts follow-up activities, and offers psycho-social assistance.
• Sponsor a Child Program A recurring sponsorship program that connects individual sponsors with vulnerable children, providing access to education, healthcare, meals, and safe living conditions for refugee children in Kyaka II. Cost is $100 per year per child.
• ICT Training Center (Bukere, Uganda) A computer training center located in Bukere, Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Uganda, providing digital skills training including email usage, social media management, proposal writing, web and graphic design, and multimedia skills to refugees.
• Climate Action Program An environmental program at LHI focusing on climate action initiatives in refugee settlements, including energy-saving cookstoves and women's empowerment in climate action.
• WASH - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program Water, sanitation, and hygiene program supporting refugee communities, including construction of latrines (950 latrines constructed) and WASH facilities commissioning in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.
• Livelihood Program Program promoting welfare through activities including digital empowerment for refugee women-led businesses (graduated 90 women), fighting malnutrition, family care, and environment protection.
• Protection Program Community-based protection program safeguarding the rights and well-being of refugees, focusing on persons with special needs, children at risk, Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVI), and other vulnerable groups in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. Operated in partnership with ALIGHT.
• MHPSS - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program providing mental health and psychosocial support including entertainment activities, child-friendly spaces, playgrounds, and psychosocial support services for refugees in Uganda and South Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 children supported in education, 90 women graduated from digital empowerment program, 200 women empowered in climate action, 715 households supported under protection

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• African Baptist Ministries (ABM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024LHI partnered with ABM in Canada to launch a capacity-building program aimed at equipping marginalized communities, especially newcomers, with vital ICT skills. An ICT Training Centre was established in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• ALIGHTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ALIGHT (formerly American Refugee Council) partnered with LHI on a Community-Based Protection (CBP) project in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in 2023, focusing on identification and support of Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVI). The project addressed specific needs of 150 EVI cases through targeted referrals and support services.
• RESDAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023RESDA partnered with LHI and EDEN CITY to distribute scholastic materials to 63 beneficiaries in February 2023.
• Equal Aqua UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with Equal Aqua Uganda to empower 48 women with life skills training including sanitary pad making, mayonnaise, and liquid soap production.
• Cornerstone Christian Union Mission of UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for humanitarian activities including women empowerment training programs in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHI operates under the auspices of OPM and UNHCR in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement. UNHCR provides funding, technical guidance, and recognition through initiatives like Innovation Services. LHI participates in UNHCR Southwest Regional Protection Coordination Meetings and training programs.
• Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHI holds formal and legal registration as a Refugee-Led Organization (RLO) with valid recommendation from OPM. Works under OPM and UNHCR auspices for operations in refugee settlements.
• Little by Little Education ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bridging the educational divide, providing school requirements provision and education support services for refugee children in 2024.
• KRLONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHI contributed to KRLON's training programs for Refugee-led Organizations in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.
• Kyegegwa District Local GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment institution partnership for protection and community-based protection activities in the district.
• C-CAAL UgandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-CAAL Uganda Team partnered with LHI for joint activities including visiting and ministering to families in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement.
• Germán Fernández Ramos Public SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHI and Germán Fernández Ramos Public School united in the Penfriend Project to cultivate connections through international correspondence.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large global humanitarian organization with operations in Uganda including refugee programming, WASH, livelihoods, and youth empowerment. Comparable in program scope though at a far larger scale.
• HIAS: Global Jewish refugee resettlement agency providing legal, mental health, and integration services to refugees. Comparable in core refugee-support mission though operating at significantly larger scale and in different geographies.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): One of the largest international humanitarian NGOs operating in refugee contexts globally, including education, protection, and economic recovery programs. Operates in adjacent refugee-serving spaces across Africa.
• ALIGHT: Formerly American Refugee Committee; a much larger humanitarian organization running community-based protection programs in refugee settlements alongside LHI in Kyaka II. Overlaps in mission, scale, and operational model.

Regional players

• Refugee Women's Association: UK-based refugee women's organization providing education, training, and integration support. Comparable in women-focused refugee empowerment while operating in a different geographic context.
• Kituo Cha Sheria (Legal Advice Centre): Kenya-based refugee rights and legal aid organization serving refugees and asylum seekers. Comparable in refugee protection and rights advocacy mission in East Africa, though specializing in legal services.

Direct peers

• RefugePoint: Refugee-led and refugee-serving organization focused on protection, durable solutions, and refugee self-reliance in Africa and the Middle East. Comparable in mission and operating model to LHI's refugee-led ethos.
• RefuSHE: Refugee-led nonprofit focused on refugee women and girls in East Africa (Kenya) providing education, economic empowerment, and digital inclusion. Highly comparable to LHI's refugee-led women's empowerment model in Kyaka II.
• Tushinde Children's Trust: Refugee-led community organization operating in Uganda (Kampala and settlement contexts) supporting refugee women and children through education, livelihoods, and protection — directly comparable to LHI's mission and refugee-led structure.

Emerging players

• World University Service of Canada (WUSC): Canadian NGO running the Student Refugee Program and education-focused refugee support; comparable in cross-border education and refugee integration programming, with parallels to LHI's Canadian ICT training center partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/letshelpint
• Facebookfacebook.com/letshelpint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/let-s-help-international-lhi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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