On World Refugee Day 2025, we reflect on the strength, resilience, and creativity of displaced communities—especially the young storytellers who are finding their voice and reclaiming their narratives through film.
For millions of refugees around the world, life-altering decisions must be made in an instant. Often fleeing with nothing but their memories, they carry powerful stories that deserve to be heard.
That belief is at the heart of FilmAid, an organization that harnesses the power of film to educate, empower, and inspire. In Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps, FilmAid trains young people in all aspects of filmmaking and communications, giving them the tools to tell their own stories—in their own words. From classroom to set, these young creators are building new skills and inspiring change in their communities. More than 380,000 refugees across Kenya are reached by this work each year.
The Golden Globe Foundation is proud to be FilmAid Kenya’s longest-running funder. Since 2002, we’ve supported refugee and host community youth in Kakuma and Dadaab through programs that foster media literacy, career readiness, and creative expression.
Our support helps fund the INUKA program, which includes:
- A 9-month filmmaking and media training course
- A fall film festival showcasing student work
- A growing entrepreneurship and media production initiative
The current INUKA training cycle began in November 2024, and students in Dadaab are now leading their first productions.
This year’s World Refugee Day celebration at the UN Transit Centre in Dagahaley brought together artists, traders, performers, and agencies from across Ifo, Ifo2, Hagadera, and Dagahaley. With traditional dances, cultural exhibitions, and impact-driven showcases, the day highlighted the talent, perseverance, and creative spirit that continue to thrive despite the challenges of displacement.
We’re proud to stand with FilmAid and the young filmmakers of Kakuma and Dadaab as they tell the stories only they can.
