Refugees face considerable hardships when arriving in a new country, including language barriers that hinder communication and integration into society — not to mention the emotional toll of leaving their homes and loved ones behind. Kiron, founded in Berlin in 2015, is dedicated to empowering individuals with a refugee background by providing access to education and professional development through its innovative online platform, Kiron Campus. With a mission to create a virtual home for learning and personal growth, Kiron addresses the unique challenges faced by refugees, such as language barriers and lack of professional networks.
Our team in Berlin recently collaborated with Kiron to enhance its corporate partnership strategy and design a comprehensive job market integration approach, ensuring that refugees can transition from education to meaningful employment. Over six weeks, we worked closely with the Kiron team to refine their strategy, focusing on facilitating not just educational access, but also meaningful workforce entry for refugees.
After six weeks of collaboration with the Oliver Wyman team, we are more than impressed. With their support, we restructured our partnership strategy and developed essential tools and materials. We have greatly benefited from their expertise, and we are grateful for the support receivedWenke Christoph, CEO, Kiron
We developed a strategic framework aimed at enhancing corporate partnerships, making them mutually beneficial and aligned with Kiron’s mission. By mapping out key stages in both partner and participant journeys, we identified synergies and crafted a value proposition that resonates with potential partners. This foundational work sets the stage for sustainable collaborations that support refugees in their transition from learning to employment.
Our collaboration has significantly advanced Kiron’s mission by refining their corporate partnership strategy, which is crucial for integrating refugees into the workforce. This strategic enhancement is expected to create immediate and lasting impacts, enabling refugees to transition more effectively from education to employment. With a compelling value proposition and engagement framework in place, Kiron is now positioned to attract and maintain meaningful partnerships aligned with their goals.
Working with Kiron has been transformative. The most rewarding part is contributing to long-term solutions for refugee job market integration. I am proud of the sustainable impact we are fostering and look forward to continued positive change in the communityNils Naujok, Partner, Oliver Wyman Energy and Natural Resources Practice
This initiative strengthens Kiron’s capacity to support refugees and broadens their influence, fostering a more inclusive society. The groundwork laid promises to yield significant societal benefits, empowering individuals and enriching communities as refugees navigate their journey into the workforce.
Working with Kiron has been an immensely rewarding experience, particularly in addressing the critical issue of job market integration for refugees. I am eager to see these efforts contribute to creating sustainable opportunities for refugeesLisbeth Gärtner, Senior Consultant, Oliver Wyman