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Women of Mtendeli Refugee Camp
Refugee women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict and displacement.
Love and Hope for a Nice Life in Mtendeli Refugee Camp
Gerald, a Burundian refugee, shares about his wife Alice and his life before the war.
Introducing the First Burundian Coaches of the Refugees United Soccer Academy
Meet our new youth soccer coaches in Nduta Refugee Camp in Tanzania.
The Joy and Magic of Soccer, Football!
The game of football is powerful in and of itself. It can be transformational.
Infusing the Little Ripples Curriculum with Burundian Culture
The Little Ripples program came to life in Nduta Refugee Camp as teachers infused their own culture into the curriculum.
The Value of a Refugee
A young woman, speaking for her group, said: “They do not recognize the value of a refugee.”
To make something small, stronger
New teachers speak to the importance of peace in their community.
A Life of Contrast for Burundian Refugees in Tanzania
A reflection on a life of contrast for the refugee community living in Tanzania.
Top Ten Things I Learned On My 29th Trip to Darfuri Refugee Camps
Purpose, combined with hope, is an incomparable energy...
Stand Up, Speak Up
Training and employing women has a ripple effect on their behavior and standing in the community.
Ikbal and Nabila will no longer have to miss a meal
Meet two of our newest Little Ripples students and their mother, Hawa.
Refugee Teacher Training with a Song and a Dance?
Training with Little Ripples means singing, playing, practicing, and questioning.
Darfuri Refugees Leading the Way
"What we are doing here benefits us, as we are learning and it also benefits the children."
Expanding Ripples
With services for refugees being cut, refugee empowerment -- in every aspect -- is essential.
Announcing iACT’s Newest Team Members!
I’d like to introduce the newest coaches of the Refugees United Soccer Academy! These four women and men hail from Darfuri camp Iridimi,...
Solidarity on the Field
When I woke up about an hour before my alarm went off today, I can’t say I was particularly surprised. It happens every time I am more...
What should never be the norm
While we were observing the Academy candidates train, this little girl wandered over to us. You’ll see her try and touch Gabriel’s beard...
Souliman = Leader
I first met Souli in 2012, when he tried out for the first Darfur United team that was to travel to Iraqi Kurdistan to compete in a...
First Impressions
Wow, what a fun first day at Iridimi camp! This was my first time visiting this eastern Chad Darfuri refugee camp, and so far, I’m loving...
Coaches and Teachers
A week ago, I never would have believed that watermelons grew in eastern Chad. I saw the plants’ vines tangled in the sand as we drove...
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