People and stories
Inspirational stories from Dzaleka
Read first-person and profile-style stories showing resilience, work, and everyday leadership across the community.
17
Published profiles
3
Countries represented
Burundi
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.
ResilienceRefugee StoriesWomen Empowerment
Democratic Republic of Congo 30 years old
Ali Hussein
Ali Hussein's Story
A 30-year-old Congolese refugee who overcame adversity to become a successful hairdresser and mentor in Dzaleka.
ResilienceRefugee StoriesHairdressing
Democratic Republic of Congo 19 years old
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.
Youth LeadershipCommunity ServiceArt
Democratic Republic of Congo 23 years old
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.
TechnologyProgrammingRefugee Stories
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
EducationYouth LeadershipDance
Burundi
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.
MusicArtRefugee Stories
Republic of Rwanda
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.
PhotographyWomen EmpowermentRefugee Stories
Burundi 22 years old
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.
AdvocacyEducationInternational Relations
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
Community ServiceEducationEntrepreneurship
Democratic Republic of Congo 19 years old
Glorieuse
Glorieuse's Story
A 19-year-old refugee who overcame obstacles to become a successful tailor and fashion designer in Dzaleka.
FashionTailoringWomen Empowerment
Democratic Republic of Congo 18 years old
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.
MusicGuitarBand
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
Software DevelopmentPoetryTechnology
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
Social WorkMental HealthCommunity Service
Democratic Republic of Congo 26 years old
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.
EducationOnline LearningEntrepreneurship
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
PoetryWomen EmpowermentWeb Design
Democratic Republic of Congo
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.
ArtYouth EmpowermentDance
Democratic Republic of Congo 30 years old
Vianney Bisimwa
Vianney Bisimwa's Story
A 30-year-old former university student who found success through carpentry and now mentors youth in Dzaleka.
CarpentryMentorshipRefugee Stories
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