Tumaini Letu Magazine 2025: Highlights of Creativity, Advocacy, and Impact

This article highlights the 2025 edition of the Tumaini Letu Magazine—a publication that celebrates the stories, talents, and achievements of refugees while showcasing the impact of Tumaini Letu’s year-round programs. Founded in 2012 by Trésor Nzengu Mpauni, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tumaini Letu is a non-profit organization based in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, with a mission to promote the economic, social, and cultural inclusion of refugees through arts, culture, advocacy, and economic development. See the full magazine here: PDF.

Transforming Lives Creatively

Tumaini Letu’s initiatives, such as the Tumaini Festival, entrepreneurship training, and homestay programs, highlight the resilience and creativity of refugees. The Tumaini Festival, launched in 2014, has become a global phenomenon, drawing thousands of visitors annually to celebrate diversity and unity. It provides refugees with economic opportunities, amplifies their voices, and challenges stereotypes through art and culture.

Stories of Resilience (2025 Edition)

Highlights from the 2025 Tumaini Letu Magazine feature inspiring profiles of individuals like:

• P Formidable: A painter who mentors young artists in Dzaleka and uses art as a tool for hope and defiance.
• Ndugu Steven: A young entrepreneur who turned his passion into a thriving livestock business, empowering others in his community.
• Nyota Ephrasie: A poet who uses her voice to challenge stereotypes and inspire young girls in the camp.
• Amos Espoir: A participant in the Homestay Training Program, who uses hospitality to fund his education and support his family.
• Black Ntawi: A fashion designer who transitioned from being an electrician to mentoring aspiring designers in Dzaleka.

Advocacy for Refugee Rights

Tumaini Letu advocates for policies that empower refugees, urging leaders to see them as contributors rather than burdens. The organization believes in creating platforms for refugees to innovate, create, and thrive, proving that inclusion is transformative for societies.

Learn More / Get Involved

Tumaini Letu invites supporters to engage through advocacy, partnerships, and by celebrating refugee creativity. For direct inquiries, contact Tumaini Letu at info@tumainiletu.org or call +265 881 642 990 / +265 987 587 841.

Read the full Tumaini Letu Magazine (2025) PDF.