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Kiron is a Berlin-based 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.
Demonstrated Impact
Kiron is committed to reaching more learners, with a strong focus on labor market integration
200,000+
Learners since our start in 2015
700+
Self-paced courses from 13+ providers
10+
Job-readiness programs since 2021
193,000+
Successful course completions
1,900+
Mentorships arranged
THRIVE
THRIVE is our flagship digital upskilling program for women and non-binary people in Germany.
- In-demand tech training
- Language courses
- Career coaching
- Networking and community support
Participant requirements:
- Migration background
- Living in Germany
- B1 English (and preferably, B1 German)
- 5 hours/week for 6 months
SkillsForward
SkillsForward teaches essential AI and human skills to excel in today’s job market.
- Downloadable AI toolkit
- AI Bites course
- Live webinars with experts
- Exclusive events
- 2 competitive learning pathways across 9-week tracks
Participant requirements:
- Migration background
- Minimum B1 English
- 2 hours/week for 9 weeks
Kiron’s NextGen Leaders
NextGen is a selective program that supports young professionals as they step into meaningful careers in politics, the professions, & social impact.
Participant requirements:
- Migration background
- Between 21 and 35 years old
Living in Berlin/Brandenburg
Minimum B2 German - 5 hours/week for 6 months
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We’re proud to support Kiron in creating access to learning and upskilling for refugees and underserved communities. Since 2015, Kiron has supported 200,000+ learners through flexible online and hybrid programs focused on job market integration and skills development.
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Looking to upskill or expand your career opportunities? Kiron offers free online and hybrid learning programs for refugees and underserved communities – focused on digital skills, language, career development, and more.
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Explore the programs at kiron.ngo/programs-at-kiron.
Publications & memberships
Discover our annual reports, press releases, and memberships
2024
Annual Report 2024
As we approach Kiron’s 10th anniversary in 2025, we remain deeply committed to our founding purpose to foster learning, personal growth, and meaningful inclusion.
2023
Annual Report 2023
In 2023, we intensified our efforts to equip apprentices for the job market – an important milestone: the introduction of THRIVE.
2022
Annual Report 2022
While 2022 presented its share of challenges, we are not deterred in our mission to support refugees and underserved communities.
2021
Annual Report 2021
Discover Kiron's 2021 Annual Report: milestones, programs, and impact supporting displaced learners worldwide.
2020
Annual Report 2020
Discover Kiron's 2020 Annual Report: milestones, programs, and impact supporting displaced learners worldwide.
2019
Annual Report 2019
Discover Kiron's 2019 Annual Report: milestones, programs, and impact supporting displaced learners worldwide.
2018
Annual Report 2018
Discover Kiron's 2018 Annual Report: milestones, programs, and impact supporting displaced learners worldwide.
2017
Annual Report 2017
Discover Kiron's 2017 Annual Report: milestones, programs, and impact supporting displaced learners worldwide.
March 21, 2023
Kiron, Deutsche Börse, and Virtual Internships Launch Experiential Learning Program for Refugees in Germany
The EdTech non-profit, Kiron, has joined forces with global financial services provider, Deutsche Börse, and VC-backed EdTech startup, Virtual Internships, to launch an ambitious hybrid learning and mentoring program for refugees and people with a migrant background in Germany
Press Release
August 30, 2022
Kiron Jordan launches the KAS Program to further civic engagement for Jordanian youth
In the context of building the capacity of Jordanian youth in political life, “KAS Program to Activate the Role of Youth in Political Life” is a project to be conducted in its second edition, adapting a new digital approach.
Press Release
Collaborations & Memberships
Kiron belongs to and works with different organisations to amplify and accelerate education and job-market inclusion
Connected Learning in Crisis Consortium (CLCC)
The Connected Learning Consortium aims to promote, coordinate, collaborate and/or support the provision of quality higher education in contexts of conflict, crisis and displacement through connected learning by sharing and disseminating knowledge, experience and evidence; developing innovative and good practice; and ensuring accountability to students and their communities in order to foster self-reliance. Year joined: 2017
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The Connected Learning Consortium aims to promote, coordinate, collaborate and/or support the provision of quality higher education in contexts of conflict, crisis and displacement through connected learning by sharing and disseminating knowledge, experience and evidence; developing innovative and good practice; and ensuring accountability to students and their communities in order to foster self-reliance. Year joined: 2017
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SEND e.V.
SEND is a strong network that creates sustainable political support and enthusiasm in society for social entrepreneurship. Year joined: 2022
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SEND is a strong network that creates sustainable political support and enthusiasm in society for social entrepreneurship. Year joined: 2022
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Bundesverband Innovative Bildungsprogramme e.V.
This is a network for education providers jointly representing the interests of education providers in the political arena with over 125 member companies. Year joined: 2021
Visit Bundesverband Innovative Bildungsprogramme e.V.
This is a network for education providers jointly representing the interests of education providers in the political arena with over 125 member companies. Year joined: 2021
Visit Bundesverband Innovative Bildungsprogramme e.V.
Bundesverband der Träger beruflicher Bildung (Bildungsverband) e.V. (BBB)
This is a network for education providers jointly representing the interests of education providers in the political arena with over 125 member companies. Year joined: 2024
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This is a network for education providers jointly representing the interests of education providers in the political arena with over 125 member companies. Year joined: 2024
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MY·TQ
MY·TQ is a joint initiative of several training providers sponsored by the Bildungsverband e. V. (BBB), which offers flexibility through uniformity in the area of partial qualification throughout Germany.Year joined: 2024
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MY·TQ is a joint initiative of several training providers sponsored by the Bildungsverband e. V. (BBB), which offers flexibility through uniformity in the area of partial qualification throughout Germany.Year joined: 2024
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