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Visual stories from Dzaleka — moments of joy, resilience, and everyday life captured by our community
Share Your Story2025
5 photographs preserving our heritage
SecondHand Words
December 18, 2025 Mimo Khair
In Dzaleka refugee camp, clothing arrives already speaking. T shirts carry slogans, jokes, dreams, confidence, rebellion, joy. None of them chosen by the children who wear them.
Refugee Stories Dzaleka Photography
13 PHOTOS
Tumaini Festival: A Love-First Way of Life
November 15, 2025 Joseph Dalton
Thirteen frames from the Tumaini Festival, held inside Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. There’s nothing else like it anywhere in the world. It’s people standing shoulder to shoulder, smiles ear to ear.
Tumaini Festival Dzaleka Community
5 PHOTOS
Tumaini Festival 2025
November 1, 2025 Mimo Khair
From day 2 in #dzalekarefugeecamp in #malawi . Children in a festive mood in anticipation of @tumainifestival (the only festival taking place inside. Refugee camp). So lucky to witness this amazing event and to be part of it even for a few days.
Tumaini Festival Dzaleka Children
2023
4 photographs preserving our heritage
I will not do it again
November 22, 2023 Diego Menjíbar Reynés
On November 22, police fired tear gas and clashed with refugees when they looted some items from a warehouse after discovering that their names were missing from a distribution list of people who were supposed to receive materials for shelter.
UNHCR News Refugee Life
A Man Collects Cardboard After Blanket Distribution
October 15, 2023 Carlos Martinez
A man collects cardboard from the Dzaleka distribution center after a distribution of blankets and other supplies.
UNHCR Cardboard Collection Refugee Life
The Living Hope nursery school in Dzaleka Refugee Camp
June 9, 2023 Helen Storey
This excerpt highlights the challenges faced by researchers working with vulnerable communities impacted by climate change and displacement
Climate Change Trauma Informed Community Building
2022
2 photographs preserving our heritage
Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone
June 29, 2022 Goal Click
Patrick Generaux is a 21 year old football player, originally from DRC.
Football Empowerment Boy
The First Of My Kind
June 29, 2022 Goal Click
Marie Solange is an 18 year old football player - her family was originally from Rwanda.
Football Empowerment Girl
2021
10 photographs preserving our heritage
Tumaini Festival 2021
November 4, 2021 Tumaini Festival
Young talents from Dzaleka performing at Tumaini Festival 2021
Festival Culture Music
Learning Against All Odds: Education in Dzaleka
July 12, 2021 Carlos Martinez
In Dzaleka, overcrowded classrooms and limited resources challenge education, but students like 16-year-old Dany remain hopeful, aspiring to reach university despite the odds.
Refugee Education Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Education Challenges
Surviving in Dzaleka: The Struggles of Refugees Left Without Options
July 12, 2021 Carlos Martinez
A look at life in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, where humanitarian aid sustains most residents amidst restrictive policies and limited opportunities
World Food Program (WFP) Economic Challenges Refugee Life
2018
1 photographs preserving our heritage
2015
6 photographs preserving our heritage
Every child has the right to play
November 15, 2015 Sarah McLean
A wonderful quote: Every child has the right to play
UNHCR Play Refugee Life
Gathered in a tree to watch the dance performances
November 15, 2015 Sarah McLean
A group of kids gathered in a tree to watch the dance performances
UNHCR Dance Refugee Life
Kids will be kids: trampling the bouncy castle until it bursts
November 15, 2015 Sarah McLean
Kids will be kids: trampling the bouncy castle until it bursts
UNHCR Kids Refugee Life