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Echoes of Change: How One Woman-led CBO is Empowering Maasai Women in The Face of Climate Change
Echoes of Change: How One Woman-led CBO is Empowering Maasai Women in The Face of Climate Change
Stacey, a Maasai businesswoman, opens up to Samuel Hall about living and running a community-based organisation in an environment where…
Samuel Hall
Mar 11
SheCan: Fostering Change From Within The Community
SheCan: Fostering Change From Within The Community
Isra Yahya, who leads one of the few women-led refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Kakuma talks about tackling gender-based violence in…
Samuel Hall
Nov 1, 2023
Training Beauty and Ambition: An Afghan Woman’s Take on Skills, Support & Running A Salon
Training Beauty and Ambition: An Afghan Woman’s Take on Skills, Support & Running A Salon
Faiza, who had been running a salon for the last 11 years and training women, talks about training young women with the support of…
Samuel Hall
Nov 1, 2023
In Uganda, A Refugee Woman Is Paving The Way To A Dignified Life For Other Refugee Women
In Uganda, A Refugee Woman Is Paving The Way To A Dignified Life For Other Refugee Women
‘With just a little support, we have what it takes to help our own,’ says Chichi, who is enhancing refugee women’s political…
Samuel Hall
Apr 11, 2023
Turning Skills Into Startups Is A Dream Hard To Achieve For Women In Kakuma Refugee Camp
Turning Skills Into Startups Is A Dream Hard To Achieve For Women In Kakuma Refugee Camp
A women-led family of artists in Kakuma Refugee Camp recounts their journey and the support they require to turn their skills into…
Samuel Hall
Mar 28, 2023
‘When No One Pays To Protect Us, We Protect Ourselves, Until We Can’t’
‘When No One Pays To Protect Us, We Protect Ourselves, Until We Can’t’
An internally displaced Afghan woman who is a wakil gozar (community leader) recounts the life of her community
Samuel Hall
Mar 7, 2023
‘Afghan women are very talented; if they find an opportunity, they will use it very well’
‘Afghan women are very talented; if they find an opportunity, they will use it very well’
An Afghan woman, an aspiring doctor narrates the challenges girls and women are facing due to school closures and restrictions and her…
Samuel Hall
Mar 7, 2023
‘Afghan Women Raise Their Voices, But No One Can Hear Them’
‘Afghan Women Raise Their Voices, But No One Can Hear Them’
Fatima ran a successful tailoring business and also taught it to other young women in her locality. However, with the change of the regime…
Samuel Hall
Jan 16, 2023
‘We Afghan Women, Famous For Our Country’s Rugs Want to Bring Our Pride, Business & Impact…
‘We Afghan Women, Famous For Our Country’s Rugs Want to Bring Our Pride, Business & Impact…
‘No temporary hand-outs, rather opportunities for self-reliance,’ says Najma, who owns a rug company
Samuel Hall
Jan 10, 2023
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Crafting A Better Life As A Refugee in Kenya: The Story of Kitunga Kapya, A Wood Artisan
Crafting A Better Life As A Refugee in Kenya: The Story of Kitunga Kapya, A Wood Artisan
Navigating creative pursuits amidst market constraints unwelcoming to refugees, Kapya opens up about his journey, artistic passion and the…
Samuel Hall
Apr 22
A Lens on Refugee Life: The Story of the Dream Magical Studio in Kakuma and The Man Behind The…
A Lens on Refugee Life: The Story of the Dream Magical Studio in Kakuma and The Man Behind The…
Capturing Stories from Kakuma Refugee Camp, the Dream Magical Studio wants to make memories for the people in Kakuma and improve their…
Samuel Hall
Apr 9
On the Long Run: The Story of A (Refugee) UltraMarathon Runner: François Msafiri
On the Long Run: The Story of A (Refugee) UltraMarathon Runner: François Msafiri
Forced to run away from his home; François Msafiri hopes to run to break the record of his idol, the Kenyan long distance runner, Eliud…
Samuel Hall
Feb 27
As They Move — Child and Youth Experiences of Migration, Displacement and Return in Afghanistan
As They Move — Child and Youth Experiences of Migration, Displacement and Return in Afghanistan
Drawing on interviews with children and young people who left Afghanistan and returned, either forcibly or voluntarily since 2021, this…
Samuel Hall
Feb 14
At the Edge of ‘Home’ — Deportation and Refoulement at the Afghan-Pakistan Border
At the Edge of ‘Home’ — Deportation and Refoulement at the Afghan-Pakistan Border
Stories and visuals from the field
Samuel Hall
Nov 17, 2023
‘Mapping Nyumbani’: The Project Creating Pathways to Safe Spaces for Refugees
‘Mapping Nyumbani’: The Project Creating Pathways to Safe Spaces for Refugees
Using geofencing and community-led insights to map safe pathways for refugees escaping conflict or unsafe spaces during their migration…
Samuel Hall
Oct 17, 2023
Coping With Climate Change — At Home & Away in Kenya
Coping With Climate Change — At Home & Away in Kenya
Conversations with Migrants & Their Families
Samuel Hall
Sep 5, 2023
Journeys of Hope and Hardships: Strengthening Protection and Assistance for Migrants With Diverse…
Journeys of Hope and Hardships: Strengthening Protection and Assistance for Migrants With Diverse…
Migrants with diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) have unique protection needs…
Samuel Hall
Aug 29, 2023
The ‘Pillar’ of Inclusion: How Legal Identity & (Its Lack Thereof) Shapes Access to Aid…
The ‘Pillar’ of Inclusion: How Legal Identity & (Its Lack Thereof) Shapes Access to Aid…
“ A person without a citizenship tazkira is uncredited and anonymous, their country and living place is not clear, and they cannot use the…
Samuel Hall
Aug 16, 2023
Afghans’ Right to Identity: The Quest For Legal Documentation in Afghanistan
Afghans’ Right to Identity: The Quest For Legal Documentation in Afghanistan
Travel, access to services, and humanitarian aid are the top reasons motivating Afghans to seek documentation under the DfA. However…
Samuel Hall
Aug 16, 2023
Team No Sleep — A CBO’s Relentless Pursuit Towards Protection & Progress of LGBTQIA+ Refugees in…
Team No Sleep — A CBO’s Relentless Pursuit Towards Protection & Progress of LGBTQIA+ Refugees in…
William Tumusiime, Executive Director of Team No Sleep shares his journey of setting up a community based organisation to work towards…
Samuel Hall
Aug 3, 2023
Podcast: South Sudan’s decades of displacement: Understanding return and questioning reintegration
Podcast: South Sudan’s decades of displacement: Understanding return and questioning reintegration
How are South Sudanese people experiencing displacement, return & reintegration & what does this mean for practitioners and policy makers…
Samuel Hall
Jul 10, 2023
A Portrait of A (Refugee) Photographer
A Portrait of A (Refugee) Photographer
Steve Kiza is one of the youngest photographers in Kakuma Refugee Camp. His photography aims to move beyond the Western gaze to showcase…
Samuel Hall
May 25, 2023
The ‘Flight’ to Smiles and Opportunities
The ‘Flight’ to Smiles and Opportunities
Sadiq Mahmud, founder of ‘Fly Bring Smile’ shares his journey of setting up an organisation to bridge the gap between education and…
Samuel Hall
May 4, 2023
Trapped in Camps or Struggling in the City: The Realities Facing Somali Refugee Women in Kenya
Trapped in Camps or Struggling in the City: The Realities Facing Somali Refugee Women in Kenya
Is moving out of camps to establish a life in the city a realistic option for refugees? Samuel Hall’s Hafsa Ali spoke to refugee women in…
Samuel Hall
Apr 27, 2023
A Portrait Of A (Refugee) Artist
A Portrait Of A (Refugee) Artist
Cuba had to flee his country due to his political art, yet he continues creating artistic spaces of expression in the Kakuma refugee camp.
Samuel Hall
Apr 11, 2023
This Refugee-Led Organisation is Championing Digital Skills in Kakuma
This Refugee-Led Organisation is Championing Digital Skills in Kakuma
Through a comprehensive learning model, Solidarity Initiative For Refugees is empowering refugees and displaced people with the necessary…
Samuel Hall
Jan 3, 2023
The Company Creating Sustainable Digital Employment Opportunities For Refugees
The Company Creating Sustainable Digital Employment Opportunities For Refugees
Saving Lives and Creating Sustainable Employment — The Story Behind Lebanon-based Concat
Samuel Hall
Dec 21, 2022
Far From Home: Children’s Coping Strategies on the Central Mediterranean Route
Far From Home: Children’s Coping Strategies on the Central Mediterranean Route
The world over, many children are fleeing from various forms of violence, insecurity, and desperate poverty in hopes of a safer and more…
Samuel Hall
Dec 19, 2022
A Feast of Memories at Delhi’s Little Kabul — Part II
A Feast of Memories at Delhi’s Little Kabul — Part II
Afghan refugees in Delhi share stories of food, home, and belonging.
Samuel Hall
Oct 2, 2022
A Feast Of Memories at Delhi’s Little Kabul — Part I
A Feast Of Memories at Delhi’s Little Kabul — Part I
Miles away from home, Afghan refugees in Delhi keep a diverse culinary culture alive to earn a livelihood.
Samuel Hall
Sep 22, 2022
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