Zambia has been hosting Angolan refugees since 1966, when the Angolan revolution against the Portuguese spread to the east of the country, forcing people to flee to neighboring Zambia in search of safety.
Nearly 60 years later, Zambia continues to receive refugees from a long list of countries, predominantly from the Congo, Burundi, and Somalia. In total, there are approximately 105,000 refugees in camps and settlements across Zambia, 65,000 of whom are from the Congo and 20,000 from Angola.
Since the establishment of these camps, various NGOs have worked actively to create community development programs for refugees in response to their requests. They operate in conjunction with the UNHCR and the Zambian government, ensuring the refugees' dignity, value, and potential for improvement.
This competition takes us to Mayukwayukwa, the oldest refugee settlement in Africa. We are collaborating with the Mexican NGO PROVS, A.C., an organization founded in 2008 that is committed to transforming the humanitarian aid model by providing beneficiaries with the tools and skills to become drivers of economic and social development within their communities.
