Projecting Hope

Dadaab refugee camp was built in 1991 to house 90,000 refugees. Today, over 300,000 are crammed into the space making it the largest refugee camp in the world. As Dadaab's population swells and the conflict drags on, residents and new arrivals remain uninformed about key risks connected to migration and camp-based life including disease, malnutrition, health and hygiene, sexual and gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, and non-violent conflict resolution.

FilmAid empowers talented camp residents by equipping them with filmmaking skills. These fledging artists then produce a range of films which are incorporated into the FilmAid screening schedule. The films, which focus on delivering information about gender and human rights and health, reach over one-third of the camp residents.

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A baseline survey on health concerns showed a significant gap in knowledge, attitudes and practices as far as health seeking behavior is concerned. After the screenings, this gap narrowed.

Women, girls and children receive special attention with over 25,000 women and children attending moderated screenings focused on their critical informational needs.