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Visual stories from Dzaleka — moments of joy, resilience, and everyday life captured by our community

2025

1 photographs preserving our heritage

My Culture, My Identity and Confidence—Even as a Refugee

March 22, 2025 Padila Goven

Models from Dzaleka showcase African culture and confidence, captured by refugee photographer Padila Goven, highlighting resilience and future potential.

African Culture Models Confidence

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

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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