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Malawi offers psychosocial support to refugees in camps

DW News · 2 months ago
DW News
DW News
2 months ago

Over 60,000 refugees living in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp carry deep trauma from war and persecution in their home countries. Community-based organizations are supporting refugees' recovery.

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  • Rehema Songolo copes with trauma using free psychosocial support in the camp 27s
  • Art for Hope provides support to 3,000 refugees monthly 53s
  • 90% of camp residents suffer trauma from conflict and camp life 1m 5s
  • Zalika camp houses over 60,000 refugees; services are essential for survival 1m 31s
  • Community efforts need sustained funding to heal mental wounds 2m 24s
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