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The Dadaab Animation Project
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Mission: To conduct animation workshops & lead animation exercises with youth in the Dadaab Refugee Camp, in order to create a short, educational film about HIV/AIDS on behalf of FilmAid International. Here, we will be documenting the process, as well as introducing you to the filmmakers/animators — the children of Dadaab!
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We are so proud to introduce you to Falis, yet another shining...

We are so proud to introduce you to Falis, yet another shining star who participated in the making of our animated film, “Growing Healthy, Growing UP!”. Falis, a Somali national and refugee in Dadaa...

03 apr 12

An Homage to Animation, in Ojullu’s words.I remember the day...

An Homage to Animation, in Ojullu’s words. I remember the day when I met with animation…do you? Actually, I remember it as two distinctly different days. The first as a young-little-lisa, watching a...

06 oct 11

We’d like you to meet Akway - Ethiopian national, Refugee...

We’d like you to meet Akway - Ethiopian national, Refugee in Dadaab, and so much more. One of the shining stars behind the scenes. We hope you enjoy!

20 jul 11

But, what can i do?

But, what can i do?: So, perhaps you’ve been following this blog. Maybe you’ve been reading the news, too. If you’ve read even just one article, then you’ve read a far more bleak, and likely a far ...

18 jul 11

The Refugee: Issue Four

The Refugee: Issue Four: To read this publication is to step up to a telescope, to be transported to another place entirely, and to begin to understand the Dadaab Refugee Camp through the eyes of the...

14 jul 11

In the midst of Fourth of July dessert preparation (or...

In the midst of Fourth of July dessert preparation (or fanaticism), it’s come to my attention that there is another Independence Day to be recognized this weekend. July 1st marks the day, in 1960, th...

02 jul 11

While every refugee’s story is different and their anguish...

While every refugee’s story is different and their anguish personal, they all share a common thread of uncommon courage – the courage not only to survive, but to persevere and rebuild their shattered...

20 jun 11

Today, Handicap International welcomed me into their Disability...

Today, Handicap International welcomed me into their Disability Center in Ifo Camp, where I hosted an Animation Workshop for the hearing impaired. Since it was only officially organized yesterday mor...

11 jun 11

Inspiration: Kids with Cameras

Inspiration: Kids with Cameras: ^Back when I was thinking of heading to back to school for Social Documentary, I went on a documentary watching binge — and this is one that stuck. I can’t help but th...

10 jun 11

Today in Animation Land, we made a giraffe run (perhaps scurry...

Today in Animation Land, we made a giraffe run (perhaps scurry is more like it?) and blackbirds fly! Photos compliments of our Animation Team/Paparazzi in training.

09 jun 11

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