Anna Wairimu Jones

A Compassionate Leader Committed to Community Integration

The Director of the Maisha Bora Skills Appreciation Program, is a passionate leader whose dedication to supporting new arrivals stems from her own personal journey as a migrant. Having experienced the challenges of adapting to a new culture firsthand, Anna has made it her mission to ensure that others have the guidance and support they need to
successfully integrate into their new environments.
Before resettling in Australia, Anna spent years working in refugee camps
across Africa, including Kakuma and Dadaab in Kenya, where she saw the
immense struggles that displaced individuals and families endure. Her hands-
on work in these camps shaped her deep commitment to aiding refugees and
migrants, giving her invaluable insight into the importance of smooth and
supported resettlement.
At Maisha Bora, Anna channels her lived experiences and professional
expertise into creating programs that go beyond skill-building. She
understands the emotional, social, and cultural hurdles that new arrivals face,
and she is passionate about fostering an environment where they can thrive.
Her initiatives focus on equipping migrants and refugees with practical skills
while also creating a sense of belonging and community.
As a migrant herself, Anna is driven by a strong desire to make the transition
for others as seamless as possible. Under her leadership, Maisha Bora has
become a vital resource for newly arrived individuals and families, offering
not just skills training but also cultural orientation, emotional support, and
opportunities for meaningful connections.
Anna’s work is fuelled by her belief that everyone deserves the chance to
rebuild their lives with dignity. Through her leadership, Maisha Bora has
empowered countless new arrivals to integrate smoothly, find their footing,
and contribute to the community they now call home.