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