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Born in Kakuma refugee camp. Now a successful high-fashion model. Halima Aden described growing up in a vibrant multicultural community that she still thinks of as home.
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You see, I didn’t like the road I was on but I never gave up. You don’t have to like the road you are on. But you should keep going because you never know what chances you will find.
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When peace is the only option ifor South Sudan. Thia photo is worth a thousand words...
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#TedXKakumaCamp was overflowing with inspiration, talent, and insight. Refugees overcome so much to THRIVE. Thrilled to be present for this historic event. These stories and people will stay with me. pic.twitter.com/V2xRJs9gPy -
"We are all different in our challenges but I believe we are all alike in our seeking refuge "
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Kenya the largest refugee hosting country with over 500 thousands refugees from SOMALIA . while Richest Arab Muslim countries have ZERO refugee intake. TRAGIC She is so beautiful and brave .Proud of you Sister
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The newly appointed UNHCR Godwill Ambassador
@EmiThePoet hanging out with@refugees at Kakuma 4 where#TEDxKakumaCamp is being screened live.#IAmKakumapic.twitter.com/gIuuAepaOo -
Screenings at several centers in the camps today both in Kakuma & Dadaab. Members of the community have been following keenly & are happy to see some of their own share stories of hope & inspiration on the first ever TEDx to happen in a Refugee Camp.
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Amina Rwimo has shared her story of hope, encouraging all to make life where they are & not wait for tomorrow. She is currently a FilmAid Media Training assistant teaching over 50 students to use film to tell their own stories & advocate for their own needs.
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#TEDxKakumaCamp showed how given a stage, refugees can shine. And how given opportunity, they can thrive.#WithRefugeespic.twitter.com/Nmf9wrl8JF -
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#TEDxKakumaCamp is still the top trend in Geneva. It finished two days ago. pic.twitter.com/ih45JmnKbq -
Drive through Kakuma Refugee Camp after
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Kakuma is a place of hope to many
@Refugees my story begins here at kakuma. Thank you@Kinglimaa & other past refugees from Kakuma camp Recognizing the local generosity is KEY#TEDxKakumaCamp@MohanudHure@GovernorNanok@S_Cansizoglu@dana_hughes@KattanDanya@PeterPlokoelpic.twitter.com/Yt8G0k21P0 -
Top Kenyan rapper
@OCTOPIZZO was part of today's#TEDxKakumaCamp, Kenya.@UNHCR_Kenya@LuQuLuQuTribepic.twitter.com/YHrB3vSZs1 -
' The Second flight of my life was flying from Kakuma Camp to Nairobi to attend athletics training and then my third flight ever was flying to international Olympic game in Brazil" Said Pur Biel, South Sudanese Athlete from
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World’s first ever
#TEDx event from a refugee camp! Join#TEDxKakumaCamp live now for talks that uplift & inspire the entire http://facebook.com/UNHCR/videos/10157768581538438/ … http://facebook.com/UNHCR/videos/10157768581538438/ …pic.twitter.com/D7vC8GEtZW -
"Although children who are here ( Kakuma refugee Camp) are refugees, they are children like any other part of the world. They have hope, dream and potentials to be great" Halima Aden
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"When we see refugees we should not say aww shame, poor refugee. We should see their potential" ~ Tali Nates Director of the Joburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, and daughter of a holocaust survivor. She welcomes guests to a post event
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#TEDxKakumaCamp “We need life to go on. To lift physical & mental borders to achieve togetherness in our lives, it’s turmoils & triumphs. Even a broken mirror serves its purpose if not thrown away. Our common language is love.” luquluqu -@NomzamoMbathapic.twitter.com/WNmbzfwhhS -
One of my most recent articles for
@LowyInstitute on#tedxkakumacamp and why resiliency is not an excuse for inaction on refugees. https://twitter.com/LowyInstitute/status/1009962005749485568 …
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