Kakuma News

@KakumaNews

An online publication by refugee bloggers and Journalists in Kakuma with desire to inform & to educate.

Kakuma, Kenya
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    Jun 20

    5 refugees who beat odds to succeed via . So proud of all these young, amazing people!

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    Jun 21

    ", where roughly 27% of the population live in poverty, has some of the most progressive policies toward refugees in the world. can work. They can participate in markets. They can move freely. They are viewed as an asset rather than a drain on Ugandan society."

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  3. Jun 18

    A brawl among Dinka clan in Kakuma has left scores wounded More details to follow.

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    Jun 12

    This is a great intervention article on The warehousing situation of refugee camp should not be just normalized! GO

    My new intervention piece on TEDxKakumaCamp: Rebranding refugees as entrepreneurs and camps as places of opportunity shows the boundless cynicism of neoliberal humanitarianism.
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    Jun 11

    So.... is still the top trend in Geneva. It finished two days ago.

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    Jun 10

    The study also demonstrates the significant constraints that are imposed on refugee self-reliance in Kakuma.

    A study by revealed that Kakuma camp and the surrounding area has a marketplace worth of over $56m. This is evident that the refugee programme can be more of an economic than a humanitarian programme that will also benefit the host community
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  7. Jun 10

    It Killed My Mother, a short film by Amina Rwoni, a former student is nominated for an award at Zanzibar International Film Festival. The award-winning film was entirely shot and produced by refugees in

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    Jun 9

    👏👏 Cambridge University to fund studentships for refugees

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  9. Jun 9

    DM for more info if you wants to donate.

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    Jun 9

    Extraordinary resilience, courage and inspiration from all of the speakers at today's ! Hongera Aminah Rwimo for telling your extraordinary story thru film!

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    Jun 9

    Thank you Ambassador for supporting Aminah and the voices of refugee youth!

    Extraordinary resilience, courage and inspiration from all of the speakers at today's ! Hongera Aminah Rwimo for telling your extraordinary story thru film!
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  12. Jun 9

    Follow us.

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  13. Jun 9

    : Just because you can't help everyone, doesn't mean you shouldn't help the people you can help

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  14. Jun 9

    : If we're genuine about supporting refugees then the only paradigm shift we should be talking about is the Shift from aid delivery to self-reliance. - Mody, a Social media user -

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  15. Jun 9

    : The best thing that can happen to any refugee "RELOCATION" Relocation from the trauma, devastation, and livelihood.

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    Jun 9

    An incredible moment... Thousands of refugees proudly listening their fellow refugee on stage in Kakuma

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  17. Jun 9

    : Life is about struggle. - -

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    Jun 9
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    As expected refugees were denied entry to TEDx Kakuma talk at vision school. Refugees were told 2 watch outside in burning sun while those thought of themselves as more important than refugees were under airconditioned tent. Why these guys r using our cause 2 comfort themselves?

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  19. Jun 9

    is now trending thanks to all the great team who made this event happens.

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  20. Jun 9

    Everyone who once lived in will always have Kakuma close to his/her heart and will always like to give back to the community in the Camp.

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