Meet Some People with Inspirational Stories from Dzaleka
Discover the incredible journeys of resilience, hope, and determination from the people of Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
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Burundi
Deborah Ntakirutimana
A young woman from Burundi residing in Malawi Dzaleka Refugee Camp, sharing her journey of resilience and hope as a refugee for over 20 years.
Resilience Refugee Stories
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WHO CAN BE VOICE OF VOICELESS?
Democratic Republic of Congo 30 years old
Ali Hussein
A 30-year-old Congolese refugee who overcame adversity to become a successful hairdresser and mentor in Dzaleka.
Resilience Refugee Stories
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Ali Hussein's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 19 years old
Ambroise Ngongo Bienvenu
A 19-year-old refugee who founded YMSS to support vulnerable people and create opportunities for youth in Dzaleka.
Youth Leadership Community Service
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Ambroise Ngongo Bienvenu's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 23 years old
Andy Kisirisiri
A 23-year-old tech enthusiast and programmer from DRC, determined to rise through technology and help refugee communities.
Technology Programming
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Andy Kisirisiri's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Berger Badere Bellegie
An educator, social worker, and youth mobilizer who manages the Fighter Dance Crew and coordinates film projects in Dzaleka.
Education Youth Leadership
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Berger Badere Bellegie's Story
Burundi
Bikorimana Egide
A talented musician known as 'Jay Extra' who has built a successful music career and gained radio recognition in Malawi.
Music Art
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Bikorimana Egide's Story
Republic of Rwanda
Clementine
A young photographer known as 'U-Cley' who broke barriers in a male-dominated field and now runs her own photography business.
Photography Women Empowerment
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Clementine's Story
Burundi 22 years old
Divine Irakoze
A 22-year-old refugee advocate studying International Relations at Brigham Young University, dedicated to improving refugee lives globally.
Advocacy Education
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Divine Irakoze's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Gabriel Ndende
A young refugee who founded Community For Better Life and works as Dzaleka Project Coordinator for Little Acts of Kindness.
Community Service Education
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Gabriel Ndende's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 19 years old
Glorieuse
A 19-year-old refugee who overcame obstacles to become a successful tailor and fashion designer in Dzaleka.
Fashion Tailoring
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WhatsApp
Glorieuse's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 18 years old
Israel Kabongo
An 18-year-old musician and guitarist who founded 'HAPPY SOULS' band and collaborates with Malawian artists to bring joy through music.
Music Guitar
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Israel Kabongo's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Mutombo Esdras
A certified software developer and poet who volunteers with Fraternity Without Borders and dreams of becoming a computer scientist.
Software Development Poetry
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Mutombo Esdras's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Raphael Ndabaga
Founder and CEO of Volunteer Social Workers, helping transform Dzaleka into a stress-free community through various support programs.
Social Work Mental Health
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Raphael Ndabaga's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 26 years old
Raymond Rafa
A 26-year-old educator and CEO of Raymond Online @learning, providing accessible education via WhatsApp to refugees and vulnerable communities.
Education Online Learning
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Raymond Rafa's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Sabrina Wakilongo
A 21-year-old poet and web designer who founded Girls VISION to empower women and reduce early marriages in Dzaleka.
Poetry Women Empowerment
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Sabrina Wakilongo's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo
Toussaint Farini Buunda
Co-founder and Director of Salama Africa, empowering youth through art and changing the narrative of refugees in Malawi.
Art Youth Empowerment
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Toussaint Farini Buunda's Story
Democratic Republic of Congo 30 years old
Vianney Bisimwa
A 30-year-old former university student who found success through carpentry and now mentors youth in Dzaleka.
Carpentry Mentorship
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WhatsApp
Vianney Bisimwa's Story
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