TED: How I went from child refugee to international model | Halima Aden

Halima Aden shares her journey from Kakuma refugee camp to becoming a trailblazer in the fashion industry. She discusses her childhood in Kakuma, challenges faced in America, and her achievements as a model. Halima emphasizes the importance of diversity, representation, and education, and highlights her ongoing connection to Kakuma and work with UNICEF.

What was a significant challenge Halima faced during her childhood in Kakuma?

• Lack of friends

• Language barriers with family

• Frequent illness and food scarcity

• No access to education

What cultural difference did Halima notice when she started school in the United States?

• Teachers were less supportive

• Everyone spoke Swahili

• Students formed cliques

• Students played in mixed-gender groups

How did Halima's move to Minnesota impact her education?

• She struggled more with language barriers

• She found a supportive community and improved her English

• She decided to return to Kakuma

• She stopped attending school

What motivated Halima to compete in a pageant wearing a hijab and burkini?

• To win the crown

• To represent underrepresented women

• To prove her beauty

• To gain fame

What was a significant outcome of Halima's participation in the pageant?

• She won the pageant

• She faced backlash from her community

• She decided to stop modeling

• She received global recognition and inspired others

What constant thought did Halima have despite her success in the fashion industry?

• Quitting modeling

• Changing her career path

• Returning to Kakuma

• Moving to a new country

What message does Halima emphasize through her partnership with UNICEF?

• Refugee children should be sent back home

• Refugee children deserve opportunities to succeed

• Only certain children deserve education

• Success is only for those in developed countries