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 Mzaliwaโ€™s powerful refugee story sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the ongoing challenges in Kenyaโ€™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.