27 years ago, just before my 30th birthday, I found myself surrounded by strangers and uncertainty in a refugee camp outside my native country of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Violent conflict had forced me to flee, traveling 8,000 miles for safety.
My journey, like that of many refugees, was marked by fear and struggle. We slept outside, with limited access to clean water and no electricity. Today, more than 6 million people globally find themselves in similar situations in refugee camps.
Despite these hardships, my time spent in the refugee camp changed my perspective on life forever. Surrounded by strangers speaking different languages, I witnessed profound acts of kindness, teaching me you don’t need to know someone to support them…