Tumaini Festival

Current Context : Refugees perform a traditional cultural dance during the Tumaini Festival at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa, central Malawi.

About Tumaini Festival:

• Established :2014, by Congolese poet Menes La Plume.
• Location :Held annually at Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi.
• Purpose:Created to promote peace and unity between refugees and local communities. It uses art, music, and crafts to foster hope and mutual understanding.
• Unique Feature :It’s the only major international festival held within a refugee camp, organized largely by refugees.
• Recognition : Received the Cultures of Resistance Award in 2024​

About Malawi :

• Geography :Landlocked in Southeast Africa; shares borders with Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia.
• Capital :
• Language :English and Chichewa (official languages).
• Economy :Primarily agricultural, with over 80% of the population involved in farming. Malawi is among the world’s poorest countries.
• Natural Highlights :Known for Lake Malawi, one of the world’s deepest lakes, covering a significant part of the country’s area.