VOICED: In Eastern Kenya, the world's biggest refugee camp

The transcript describes the harrowing journey of a family fleeing Mogadishu to the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. It highlights the challenges faced during their escape, including leaving behind family members and losing loved ones. Life in Mogadishu is depicted as dangerous due to ongoing conflict. The Dadaab camp, originally designed for 90,000 people, now houses nearly 300,000, leading to severe resource shortages. Despite escaping violence, refugees face new struggles in the camp, with little hope for a quick resolution to their plight due to the political situation in Somalia.

What was one of the major challenges faced by the family on their journey to the Dadaab camp?

• They lost their belongings.

• They were ambushed and lost two brothers.

• They were denied entry at the border.

• They had to walk for several months.

What is one of the main issues faced by the Dadaab refugee camp?

• Lack of educational facilities.

• Political instability within the camp.

• Overcrowding and inadequate services.

• Frequent natural disasters.

How has the funding shortfall affected the Dadaab camp?

• It has resulted in fewer educational programs.

• It has caused major gaps in water supply.

• It has led to a decrease in food supply.

• It has increased the number of security personnel.

What is the current capacity issue faced by the Dadaab camp?

• It was built for 150,000 but now hosts 250,000 people.

• It was built for 200,000 but now hosts 500,000 people.

• It was built for 50,000 but now hosts 100,000 people.

• It was built for 90,000 but now hosts nearly 300,000 people.

What is the main reason for the continuous arrival of refugees at the Dadaab camp?

• Reunification with family members already in the camp.

• Economic opportunities in Kenya.

• Ongoing violence and instability in Mogadishu.

• Natural disasters in neighboring countries.