Culture in Dzaleka
Meet the organizations behind Dzaleka's music, poetry, dance, festivals, and craft — and find ways to watch, join, or support their work.
Cultural work
What cultural work looks like here
Festivals, artist directories, craft businesses, and performance groups working in Dzaleka.
Cultural Exchange
Tumaini Festival, founded in 2014, programmes artists from Dzaleka alongside performers from Malawi and other countries.
24K+Festival Attendees
Cultural Enterprise
Kibebe works with refugee artisans to produce and sell bags, homeware, and other textile products.
100+Artisans listed by the project
Arts & Performance
The Dzaleka Art Project documents artists working in visual art, music, dance, and theatre.
150+Artists Documented
Community programmes
Cultural organizations also run youth programmes, arts workshops, peace-building activities, and mental health support.
153+Performance Acts
Data compiled from verified sources including the World Bank, Wilson Center, and official project documentation. Last verified: January 2024.
Directory
Cultural organizations in Dzaleka
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Tumaini Festival
A refugee-led festival presenting music, dance, theatre, poetry, film, and visual art.
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Dzaleka Arts Lab
A creative community creating physical and digital artworks, connecting refugee stories with the world through art and music.
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Dzaleka Art Project
A community-based initiative documenting and promoting the diverse artistic talents within the refugee camp.
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