Our Programs
From a single pilot to a global network, this is the story of how Reframery has grown. Explore our journey of impact, one community at a time.
From One Pilot to a Global Movement
In this video, Co-Founder Dr. Benson Honig shares how Reframery's journey unfolded, through community partnerships, cultural adaptation, and an unwavering belief that entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone.
Reframery Timeline: A Growing Global Movement
Our Beginnings
United States - Garra BR (1st Cohort)
Reframery's first-ever cohort launched in August-October 2020, supporting 7 immigrant women through Garra BR partnership.
Canada - YWCA Hamilton (1st Cohort)
First Canadian cohort launched in October-November 2020 with 10 participants, supporting immigrant women in Hamilton.
Brazil - PPGE (1st Cohort)
First international academic partnership began with Universidade Federal Fluminense in November-December 2020, serving 14 participants in general entrepreneurship.
Expansion and Specialization
United States - Garra BR (2nd Cohort)
Continued partnership with Garra BR in October-November 2021, serving 9 immigrant women entrepreneurs.
Canada - PATH Employment Services
Launched specialized cohort in February-June 2022 supporting 10 entrepreneurs with disabilities, focusing on accessibility-first business education.
Kenya - BHESP (1st Cohort)
First African cohort launched in December 2022-May 2023 with BHESP, supporting 10 women in sex work with safe economic alternatives and entrepreneurial coaching.
United States - Garra BR (3rd Cohort)
Third cohort with Garra BR in October-December 2022, expanding to 12 participants.
Global Scale and Innovation
Brazil - PPGE: Train-the-Trainer (1st Cohort)
Pioneered Train-the-Trainer model in Spring-Summer 2023 with 12 participants (5 trainers, 7 participants), creating sustainable program delivery capacity.
Kenya - RefuShe (1st Cohort)
Launched refugee support program in June-September 2023 with 16 participants, focusing on refugee women entrepreneurs in urban settings.
Brazil - PPGE: Train-the-Trainer (2nd Cohort)
Expanded trainer program in Fall 2023 with 24 participants (5 trainers, 19 participants), demonstrating model scalability.
Poland - FISE (1st Cohort)
First European program launched in November 2023-March 2024 with 11 Ukrainian refugee women through FISE partnership.
Kenya - RefuShe (2nd Cohort)
Second RefuShe cohort in December 2023-February 2024 with 14 participants, building on initial success.
Deepening Impact
Kenya - RefuShe (3rd Cohort)
Third RefuShe cohort in April-July 2024 with 15 participants, establishing ongoing refugee support.
Kenya - HIAS (1st Cohort)
New partnership with HIAS in Spring-Summer 2024, serving 20 refugee participants in camp and urban settings.
Poland - FISE (2nd Cohort)
Second Polish cohort in May-August 2024 with 12 Ukrainian refugee women, expanding regional reach.
Brazil - PPGE: Train-the-Trainer (3rd Cohort)
Advanced trainer specialization program in Summer 2024 with 8 trainers, focusing on sustainable local delivery.
Kenya - RefuShe (4th Cohort)
Fourth RefuShe cohort in September-December 2024 with 14 participants, continuing to build entrepreneurial capacity.
Kenya - HIAS (2nd Cohort)
Second HIAS cohort launched in Fall 2024-Winter 2025, serving 18 refugee participants with expanded programming.
Continued Growth and Innovation
Canada - Elderpreneurs in Ontario (1st Cohort)
Elderpreneurs program launched in May-July 2025 with 12 participants aged 50+, focusing on post-retirement entrepreneurship in Ontario communities.
Poland - FISE (3rd Cohort)
Third Polish cohort launched in 2025, continuing support for Ukrainian refugee women entrepreneurs with expanded curriculum.
Kenya - BHESP (2nd Cohort)
Second BHESP cohort launching February 2025-November 2025, building on the success of the first program for women in sex work.
Kenya - RefuShe (5th Cohort)
Fifth RefuShe cohort scheduled for October 2025-January 2026, continuing our commitment to refugee women entrepreneurs.
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Each cohort is co-designed, locally delivered, and globally informed — built to scale impact, not assumptions.