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    Catherine Wiesner

    @CatherinWiesner - 09/06/2018

    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. #TEDxKakumaCamp https://t.co/qcS90QKu7s

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    @CatherinWiesner - 01/06/2018

    Refugees are entrepreneurs and create jobs. “Policies that allow for refugees to start and run businesses means that refugee entrepreneurs have opportunities to improve their lives while positively contributing to Rwanda’s economic development.” https://t.co/kxVBgJRqK0…

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    @CatherinWiesner - 16/05/2018

    Very excited about this upcoming event! Burundian refugees are among the many who live in Kakuma. #TEDxKakumaCamp @melissarfleming @dana_hughes https://t.co/sTuJYGAWQs

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    @CatherinWiesner - 07/05/2018

    A big thanks to @BobGodec and @USEmbassyKenya for the support and opportunity to raise awareness on the situation of #Burundi @Refugees in the region. Humanitarian needs are great but we also know refugees can be productive and self reliant when given the chance. #CRRF https://t.co/50Bm4LZtcs

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    @CatherinWiesner - 13/04/2018

    Quite a trip joining @RefugeesChief in Rwanda and Burundi this week. The new or borrowed, carefully chosen and ironed clothes worn by those refugees chosen to meet him is what got me. They have lost so much but remain so dignified. https://t.co/TR5EegPcMv

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    @CatherinWiesner - 09/04/2018

    RT @RefugeesChief: In Rwanda to meet some of the almost 180,000 Burundian and Congolese refugees, and discuss with the government how to im…

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    @CatherinWiesner - 14/03/2018

    This is a lovely story. Refugee inclusion has benefits for hosts and refugees alike. @Refugees @RefugeesRwanda https://t.co/wUp1Zm07Fj

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    @CatherinWiesner - 08/03/2018

    RT @UNHCRTanzania: #UrbanRefugees showcasing handmade products in commemorating #IWD2018 https://t.co/GTO2TYAr8s

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    @CatherinWiesner - 08/03/2018

    RT @MIDIMARRwanda: After reception yesterday, more than 2500 #Burundian #Refugees who fled #DRC because of insecurity - as they say- are be…

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    @CatherinWiesner - 08/03/2018

    RT @Refugees: 7 ways to help refugee girls go to school 1. 🏫 2. 🏃🏽 3. 🚽 4. 👫 5. 📚 6. 🎓 7. 🙋🏽 It’s time to make refugee girls a priority…