Amidst the arid landscape, under the shade of acacia and mango trees, a sense of hope blossoms. It's not just the sound of bees at work; it's the promise of a brighter future for the refugees from Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR) who have been calling Kerfi home for over a decade.
Amidst the arid landscape, under the shade of acacia and mango trees, a sense of hope blossoms. It's not just the sound of bees at work; it's the promise of a brighter future for the refugees from Sudan and the Central Africa n Republic who have been calling Kerfi home for over a decade.
"We arrived in Kerfi, exhausted and empty-handed. The humanitarian assistance was insufficient, and we were desperate," recalls Aboubakar Ahmat Khalil, the president of the beekeeping association in Kerfi refugee settlement."But we didn't give up. With the support of UNHCR and partners, we formed a small group and embarked on traditional beekeeping to survive."
© UNHCR/Eugene Sibomana Aboubakar, Syama, and many other members, have found this project to be a new opportunity to foster resilience and self-reliance in challenging circumstances."The project's earnings add to the humanitarian aid we receive. I've even started a small business and work at the association's warehouse located outside the refugee settlement in Kerfi," Syama said.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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