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  1. Jun 9

    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.

  2. Jun 9

    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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  3. Jun 9

    The newly appointed UNHCR Godwill Ambassador hanging out with at Kakuma 4 where is being screened live.

  4. Jun 9

    When peace is the only option ifor South Sudan. Thia photo is worth a thousand words...

  5. Jun 9

    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.

  6. Jun 9

    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.

  7. Jun 9

    "We are all different in our challenges but I believe we are all alike in our seeking refuge "

  8. Jun 9

    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.

  9. Jun 9

    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

  10. Jun 9

    World’s first ever event from a refugee camp! Join live now for talks that uplift & inspire the entire 🌎

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    Kakuma is a place of hope to many 👉my story begins here at kakuma. Thank you & other past refugees from Kakuma camp 🙏 Recognizing the local generosity is KEY

  13. Jun 9

    ' 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 what a success story.

  14. Jun 9

    "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 speaking at

  15. Jun 9

    “Our message is to our leaders of South Sudan, to all South Sudanese and to the rest of the world that we want more women at the table, not just negotiating peace but also making decisions and developing our country " -

  16. Jun 11

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

  17. Jun 10

    Dragging my feet to get on this plane, it was hard to say goodbye to the people I've met here, UNHCR colleagues, new friends. Especially our amazing refugee speakers Mercy and Amina. I'll be back as soon as I can!

  18. Jun 9

    Halima Adan, International Model born in Kakuma speaking at . "One thing no one can take away from you is your education".

  19. 18 hours ago

    One of my most recent articles for on and why resiliency is not an excuse for inaction on refugees.

  20. Jun 15

    showed how given a stage, refugees can shine. And how given opportunity, they can thrive.

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