Available 24/7, Refugee Assist ensures refugees can access advice whenever they need it.
Refugees can use Refugee Assist in over 15 different languages.
Gives culturally-sensitive answers that pertain specifically to a user’s demographics and location.
Together, we can harness the power of technology to create positive change for refugees across the world.
Nayan is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to empower marginalized communities, particularly refugees and asylees. His journey into humanitarian efforts began with an internship at the World Children's Initiative , where he continues to work with the team in developing surgical training videos for hospitals in Madagascar.
His commitment to social impact led him to found Refugee Assist, where he developed the RefuGPT chatbot.
Driven by a vision of inclusive technology and social justice, Nayan continues to lead Refugee
Assist in its mission to enhance refugee integration and support worldwide.
When Nayan isn’t thinking about humanitarian AI work, he enjoys surfing, launching rockets, and building robots.
Refugee Assist is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting refugees during the critical phase of resettlement through artificial intelligence (AI). We have developed a chatbot that provides real-time assistance and information to help refugees navigate legal issues, housing, employment, cultural integration, and physical and mental health resources.
The chatbot operates through a simple interface where refugees can type their queries or needs. Based on the information provided by the user, such as language preference, origin, and location, the chatbot delivers personalized responses and connects users with relevant resources and support services in their area.
Refugee Assist can help educate on a range of subjects:
Yes, the chatbot supports 18+ different languages to ensure accessibility for refugees from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Currently, languages such as Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian, and more are supported, with plans to expand language capabilities based on user needs and feedback.
You can access the Refugee Assist chatbot by clicking here.
While the chatbot provides comprehensive support, each refugee's situation may be unique. If you have specific questions or need further assistance beyond what the chatbot offers, please reach out to local refugee agencies. Ask the chatbot to learn more about these agencies in your area.
You can support Refugee Assist's mission in several ways:
Refugee Assist incorporates cultural understanding into its chatbot responses. We collaborate with cultural advisors and refugee communities to ensure that our information and assistance are respectful and mindful of diverse cultural backgrounds, minimizing miscommunication and establishing inclusivity.