Kakuma Refugee Camp

Trader Wariso Dedefi sits behind a shopkeeping desk. In the background, there are shelves of stacked products and goods.

Trapped Potential: Refugee Traders Strive for Dignity and Self-Reliance

August 5, 2025

By Lich Gatkoi Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya is one of Africa’s largest refugee settlements, home to over 300,000 people fleeing conflict and persecution. Amid the hardship, many refugees are working hard to rebuild… Read More »Trapped Potential: Refugee Traders Strive for Dignity and Self-Reliance