NGO Partners

How it works

By registering, you help refugees find safe homes while coordinating with IOM and property owners to meet their requirement.

1
Create a profile

Express your interest in becoming an NGO partner on our platform via our form
2
Create refugee profile

Once your profile is created and approved by an IOM staff member, you can create an NGO collaborator to access the platform, create refugee profiles, and receive a notification by email when reviewed and approved by IOM.
3
Apply for properties

Review all the available properties on our property listing section, and apply for properties based on requirements and needs of the refugees you support.
4
IOM endorses applicants

IOM receives and reviews the applications for housing. You receive a notification by email when your applications are sent to landlords for their review.
5
Landlord reviews applicants sent by IOM

Landlords receive and review the applications and decide to accept or refuse candidates. If candidates are selected, offline visits of the housing options are organized and you will update the status of the process on the dashboard.
6
Property is rented out

The direct lease agreement is established between the landlord and the refugee.
7
NGOs assess matching experience

NGOs can continue to support refugee for 6 months after the signing of the lease agreement if necessary, and depending on the NGOs support capacity. An evaluation moment can be conducted 6 months after to assess the matching experience on the PATHS platform.

Why join our platform

Free access to our platform

NGOs can use our advanced housing matching tool at no cost, enabling efficient coordination and case management.

Expanded housing opportunities

IOM’s sensitisation campaigns aim to steadily grow the pool of private market housing, giving NGOs more options to match refugees with suitable homes.

National-Level outreach

IOM's extensive campaigns engage landlords across the country, amplifying NGO reach and effectiveness.

Translating local realities into policies

IOM acts as a bridge between policymakers and local actors, facilitating dialogue and ensuring that the policy level is informed by the realities facing NGOs, while also enabling NGOs to access national strategies and best practices.

Strengthened partnerships

Joining this initiative connects NGOs to a coordinated network for collaboration and resource sharing.

Community engagement through volunteers

Volunteers bring fresh energy and skills, helping NGOs scale support and foster solidarity. (Visit our RISE website for more details.)

Empowerment through technology

Streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on personalised refugee support.

Visibility and credibility

Participation in an IOM-backed project reinforces NGO credibility and commitment to humanitarian goals aligned with the UN SDGs.