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Building community in Mehama refugee camp: How one shop helped fuel the local economy
When Renilde was forced to flee her home country, Burundi, she found purpose by starting a shop and a farming operation. Her work at the Mehama refugee camp in Rwanda supports not only her family, but also her community. As an entrepreneur, Renilde’s work provides meaningful employment for other refugees and important access to fresh food.
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