Author: Joviale Umwari
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As a Refugee, I Thought I Had Seen It All Until I Reached Dzaleka Camp in Malawi
Some trips give you photographs. Others give you a story to tell for the rest of your life. My recent trip to Malawi did both, but more than anything, it touched my heart. It reminded me that there are still places in this world full of good people who hold on to their culture, their…
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Refugees Leading Their Own Change: What I Witnessed in West Nile
When I first heard that we would travel to West Nile region of Uganda to visit refugee-led organisations (RLOs) in Bidibidi, Imvepi, Rhino Camp settlements and Arua, I was excited. It was my first time visiting that part of Uganda, and I could not wait to experience a different environment and meet communities hosting thousands…
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Refugee Women Are Already Leading, They Just Need the Platform
Every year on International Women’s Day, the world celebrates the achievements of women and reflects on the progress made toward gender equality. But it is also a moment to think about the voices that are still missing from leadership and decision-making spaces, especially in the humanitarian sector. Across refugee communities around the world, women play…