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The Making of a Refugee: Kadjosi’s Story

The silhouette of a man running is set against the picture of the town of Kisu.

Kadjosi Matabishi Mzaliwa’s powerful refugee story sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the ongoing challenges in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp. Fleeing militia conscription at 19, Kadjosi now leads a grassroots refugee advocacy initiative focused on food security, self-reliance, and sustainable aid. Discover how community-led humanitarian efforts like the DES Food Forest are transforming lives in exile.

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Water, Source of Life / Maji, chanzo cha uzima

A crowd of people waits to access water during shortages at the Kakuma refugee camp, September 2025.

The Kakuma refugee camp is suffering from a severe water shortage, forcing refugees to illegally access water by breaking pipelines or traveling considerable distances. Despite the dangers, this remains a widespread practice due to a lack of official systems. Donations are needed for the DES Kakuma Famine Relief Fund to help address this crisis.

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A Call For Global Sisterhood / Wito wa Dada wa Ulimwenguni

Here's alt text for this image: A young person in an orange shirt carries yellow and green watering containers while walking along a dirt path through a lush vegetable garden. The garden shows thriving green leafy crops growing in organized rows, with other people visible working in the background. Blue corrugated metal structures and acacia trees can be seen in the distance. This community garden is located in the Kakuma refugee camp's arid climate where the green vegetation stands out against the natural landscape.

The UNHCR Kakuma Camp houses ~300,000 African conflict refugees. Sexual violence is endemic, with rape most frequent—police report six daily cases. New arrivals and single female heads of households face highest risks. Over 79 million African girls/women experience sexual assault before 18, with 21.4% prevalence among African refugees in humanitarian settings. Globally, 100+ million forcibly …

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