From the Ground Up: Redefining Localisation with Refugees

2025-02-04

In this special episode, we’re joined by Nhial Deng, a South Sudanese refugee and advocate, as he redefines localisation in the humanitarian sector. Nhial’s journey—from Kakuma refugee camp to winning the Global Student Prize—offers valuable insights on empowerment, local leadership, and meaningful refugee inclusion. Through Nhial’s story, we explore how humanitarian practices can evolve to genuinely work with the communities they aim to support. Listen in to discover the steps needed for true localization, beyond consultations and into community-led action.

In this special episode, we’re joined by Nhial Deng, a South Sudanese refugee and advocate, as he redefines localisation in the humanitarian sector.

Nhial’s journey—from Kakuma refugee camp to winning the Global Student Prize—offers valuable insights on empowerment, local leadership, and meaningful refugee inclusion. Through Nhial’s story, we explore how humanitarian practices can evolve to genuinely work with the communities they aim to support.

Listen in to discover the steps needed for true localization, beyond consultations and into community-led action.

Show Notes: -⁠ Voices of Resilience Podcast: Na'amal⁠

⁠- Storytelling in Research with Refugees⁠

Pre-into music: The Remains of Hope /Magnus Ringlblom/ Epidemic Sound

Intro and Outro Music: The Light/Loving Caliber/Ooyy/ Epidemic Sound

Break Music: No More Reason/Farrell Wooten/Epidemic Sound

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