Radio Dadaab
Africa Spotlight
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24m
Dadaab, the world’s second largest refugee camp, faces a new influx of refugees. Fardowsa, a stateless journalist born and raised in the camp, becomes a voice for the voiceless through the camp’s radio station, amplifying stories of climate, migration, and hope.
Director and Producer: Environmental Justice Foundation
2023 | 25 min
Kenya
Languages: English, Somali
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/radio-dadaab/
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