Community Storytelling

Friends of Dzaleka

Help share the real story of Dzaleka Refugee Camp through authentic, community-led storytelling and digital heritage preservation.

Our Mission

A Community-Led Initiative

Dzaleka Refugee Camp is a living community shaped by culture, creativity, and everyday life. People here are artists, teachers, students, parents, and business owners.

Friends of Dzaleka brings together people who have a genuine connection to the camp and want to help share its story in a respectful, ethical, and community-led way.

Why It Matters

Many people only hear about Dzaleka through brief news headlines. Friends of Dzaleka helps showcase everyday life, fostering:

Broadened cultural understanding
Direct support for local livelihoods
Respectful, ethical visitor engagement
Stories rooted in lived experiences

Getting Involved

What the Program Involves

Share Dzaleka's narrative in your own way. There is no rigid script; you control the story you want to share.

Share Your Experience

Share your personal experience of Dzaleka on social media

Be Featured

Be featured on Visit Dzaleka platforms

Help Promote

Help promote guided tours and cultural activities

Support Local

Support local guides, artists, and small businesses

Who can become a Friend?

We welcome anyone who has a real connection to Dzaleka, respects the community's privacy, and is committed to ethical tourism. You don't need a large following to make an impact.

Have a real connection to Dzaleka

Are comfortable sharing your experience responsibly

Respect community values and privacy

Meet Our Friends

Former Resident & Community Advocate

Mayele Malango

United States

Professional footballer and former Dzaleka resident raising awareness through sport and personal narrative.

Supporter of Dzaleka

Patrick Chafukira

Dowa, Malawi

Grew up near Dzaleka and studied at the camp's secondary school. Passionate about sharing stories of Dzaleka's culture.

Blogger

Austin Madinga

Lilongwe, Malawi

Visual storyteller and passionate advocate for the African narrative, showcasing Malawi's destinations, culture, and communities.

Join Friends of Dzaleka

If you'd like to take part, please fill out the form below.

Apply to Become a Friend

Tell us about your connection to Dzaleka. We'll review your application and get back to you.