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