World Refuge Film Academy

Peace in turmoil grows when voices are heard. At World Refuge Film Academy, refugees use storytelling to heal, challenge stereotypes & build empathy. Art becomes peacebuilding. Stories spark clarity. Voices inspire coexistence. 🌍 #Peacebuilding #RefugeeVoices

World Refugee Day | 🎥 Stories That Break Barriers Wee honor the resilience, creativity, and strength of refugees around the world. At @FilmRefuge we are proud to be a platform where refugee voices lead the narrative through film and storytelling that speaks truth to power.

@UN Congratulations

Two outstanding leaders have been named the 2025 #MandelaPrize winners. ➡️Brenda Reynolds is being recognized for her work on behalf of Indigenous communities in Canada. ➡️Kennedy Odede’s organization provides essential services to urban slums in Kenya. press.un.org/en/2025/pi2330…

Motivated by Dan Harmon's story circle, we enable refugees to create authentically compelling narratives. We elevate their voices and make sure their unique viewpoints are heard by assisting them on the universal path of storytelling.

@Rotary @KatGraham @gabymorenomusic @Sibongile @archiepanjabi youtube.com/watch?v=aA5iYC… With such powerful voices amplifying our mission, we can foster a new wave of talent and narratives from communities that are rarely represented. This is a huge step forward in creating a more inclusive, diverse, and empowered creative industry! 🎥🌍

Introducing... our celebrity ambassadors! 📣 We’re thrilled to welcome @KatGraham, @gabymorenomusic, @Sibongile, and @archiepanjabi as our ambassadors for 2024-2025. Learn more: on.rotary.org/3Xxmjjf

@Rotary @KatGraham @gabymorenomusic @Sibongile @archiepanjabi Welcome to the incredible ambassadors Kat Graham, Gaby Moreno, Sibongile Mlambo, and Archie Panjabi! 🙌 Their involvement will be transformative, not just for the global causes they champion but also for initiatives like empowering refugee filmmakers, actors and storytellers.

@BradleyCarl256 Honestly open great doors!

This airport cleaner returned $10,000 he found inside a plane. Give him a name😂

Thank you to @Rotary for the recognition and the @KofiAnnanFdn for the honor to be part of the Kofi Annan Changemakers 2024. My goal is to cultivate a culture of storytelling among refugees in order to heal and get empowerment through the sharing of our collective experiences.

@mushongoleadon Thank you honorable Sir!

Founder of @FilmRefuge and #Rotaractor Cedric Bishano shares with @Sibongile how connection and creativity are acts of peacebuilding in his community, Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. How do you build peace in your community? #PeaceDay

We hope to build a culture of storytelling among refugees as part of their healing process, to give the opportunity to passionate refugee filmmakers and create access to the tools to effectively share stories that will empower refugee voices. Join us. youtu.be/aA5iYC8QCiY

In our March and April training, trainees gathered and discussed different subjects that matter to them which resulted in the make of this short movie of two friends who are discussing the issues that affect their sisters and how they would react if the situation was inverted.

Every month, @FilmRefuge gathers young passionate refugee filmmakers, storytellers,and actors in Nakivale Refugee Settlement to empower them in the creative skills to tackle challenges they are facing in their own community using film and stories that they share during training.

We had the opportunity to showcase activities and performances of refugee filmmakers and actors and expressed our concerns of exposure to the international scene and our open doors to influencers willing to share their expertise with refugees.

This week, The World Refuge Film Academy in Nakivale Refugee Settlement has been delighted to welcome the Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, and Hollywood Actress, Sibongile Mlambo.

Today as we are carrying out our short film production in Nakivale Refugee Settlement on the Rotary International Peace Tour. We believe that this can go far beyond imagination with proper mentorship and training for herself and others members of the #WRFA with the same passion.

We are very lad to receive this amazing Hollywood actress in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. Empowering refugee pationnate filmmakers, storytellers and actors is one of the best way to give back to the community as a professional. Take action today with #WRFA

It is very impressive to have talented artists within Nakivale who are dedicated to shift the narrative of our community and Africa in general. Zani is a young refugee female artist who has a passion for makeup for film industry.