Tumaini Letu Magazine 2025: Highlights of Creativity, Advocacy, and Impact
An independent highlight of the 2025 Tumaini Letu Magazine, featuring refugee stories, creative achievements, and program impact from Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
Yetu Radio
The Voice of Dzaleka Refugee Camp. Listen to live music, news, and community updates.
Broadcasting in 5 Languages
English Chichewa Kiswahili French Kinyarwanda
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About Yetu Radio
Yetu community radio was established in 2018 by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with the mission of serving as a model of peaceful co-existence between the Malawian and refugee communities in addressing issues of child protection, GBV, and human rights by providing a platform for all people to access information and speak on issues that affect them through media programming.
Yetu community radio boasts of being a unique radio as it is based in a refugee camp setup and is the only radio in Malawi that broadcasts in five languages, namely; English, Chichewa, Kiswahili, French, and Kinyarwanda. The station broadcasts on 99.1 MHZ across the central region of Malawi.
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NAEd/Spencer Fellowship Shines Light on Dzaleka Refugee Camp
University of North Dakota professor Pempho Chinkondenji has been awarded the 2025 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, joining just 25 early-career scholars recognised globally.Her research focuses on Dzaleka, documenting the disrupted education of school-aged girls facing pregnancy and motherhood. Using visual critical ethnography and photovoice, Chinkondenji highlights how refugee girls confront stigma, exercise resilience, and reclaim their place in education.By centering voices from Dzaleka, the fellowship underscores both the barriers and the agency of displaced girls, while calling for more inclusive education policies worldwide.Read more about her work:University of North Dakota announcement: NAEd/Spencer profile:
St. Louis University Expands Higher Education Access to Refugees in Dzaleka
St. Louis University staff with students during a spring visit to Dzaleka Refugee Camp, part of the SLU-JWL partnership supporting refugee higher education.A partnership between and is opening doors for refugees in Dzaleka by providing access to tuition-free bachelor’s degree programs.The initiative, which also reaches students in Kakuma Camp in Kenya, enables refugees to pursue a degree in general studies with a concentration in computer information systems. Currently, about 10 students from Dzaleka are enrolled alongside their peers in Kenya, building skills in programming, digital literacy, and critical thinking.For students like Angela Abizera, 26, who moved to Dzaleka from Rwanda as a child, the program represents more than education. “Most of us grew up thinking about life outside the camp. This program is a connection to others in a bigger space,” she said.The SLU-JWL partnership combines professors from the university with JWL’s global infrastructure, which ensures access to technology, learning centers, and local staff. Classes are delivered online with weekly sessions, despite challenges such as limited internet access in camps.Globally, only 1 in 20 refugees has access to higher education. The United Nations has set a target to raise that figure to 15% by 2030. Programs like SLU-JWL aim to contribute to this goal, offering opportunities for personal growth and pathways to future employment.For many in Dzaleka, where over 50,000 refugees live, such opportunities represent a step toward stability and self-sufficiency. Graduates of the program are expected to complete their degrees in 2027, with some already planning careers in IT, project management, and nonprofit leadership.Learn more via the full report here:
Inua Explores Legal Action After Failed Mediation with the Department of Refugees
Mediation efforts led by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) between Inua Advocacy and the Department of Refugees have ended without resolution after the Department declined to continue with dialogue.The dispute follows a 10 June 2024 ban imposed by the Department on Inua Advocacy’s operations, restricting access to Dzaleka Refugee Camp and limiting engagement with refugee protection partners.On 17 June 2024, Inua submitted a formal complaint to the MHRC under Section 129 of the Constitution, seeking intervention. With mediation unsuccessful, Inua has confirmed it will now pursue legal action to defend its constitutional rights as a registered NGO in Malawi.Full statement available here:
Malango Set to Make Flames Debut in World Cup Qualifiers
US-based striker Mayele Malango has expressed excitement after being called up to the Malawi national football team, the Flames, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Liberia.The 30-year-old, who plays for Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship, grew up at Dzaleka Refugee Camp after his family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1998. Despite his Congolese roots, Malango has opted to represent Malawi at the international level.“I want to begin by thanking God for this incredible opportunity. Representing Malawi on the international stage has always been a dream of mine, and I’m deeply honoured to be recognised by the Football Association of Malawi,” Malango wrote on his Facebook page.He added, “Malawi gave my family and me a second chance at life after we fled the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1998 due to war. We lost everything, but Malawi welcomed us with open arms and gave us the opportunity to rebuild from scratch. That act of kindness and generosity will forever be etched in my heart. Now, I get to wear its colours with pride.”Malango’s call-up follows head coach Kallisto Pasuwa’s decision to include him in the Flames squad for the upcoming qualifiers.“I’m beyond grateful and excited to represent this great nation. I can’t wait to get started. See you all soon,” he added.
Contact & Service Information
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Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Dowa District, Central Region, Malawi
Phone
+265 884 90 93 20
yetufmradio@outlook.com
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Broadcast Hours
24/7 Live Broadcasting
Frequency
99.1 MHz FM
Coverage Area
Central Region, Malawi
Languages
English, Chichewa, Kiswahili, French, Kinyarwanda