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Men carry bags of food aid at the Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya, March 6, 2018. Picture taken March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Baz Ratner - RC1C03C84960

“It’s high time that refugees are seen as partners in development efforts, rather than a burden to society." Image: REUTERS/Baz Ratner

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Refugees from South Sudan gather at the registration centre of the refugee camp in Kakuma, Turkana District, northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi May 18, 2012. Refugees fleeing violence in parts of Sudan and South Sudan have been arriving at Kakuma refugee camp in large numbers, and aid agencies fear the camp's capacity may soon be exceeded. The camp was initially designed to accommodate 100,000 people, and currently accommodates about 96,000 refugees, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) agency. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST) - GM1E85I1FEI01

Refugees from South Sudan gather at Kakuma’s registration centre Image: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

An aerial view shows recently constructed houses at the Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana District, northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, June 20, 2015. June 20 is World Refugee Day, an occasion that draws attention to those who have been displaced around the globe. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya - GF10000134334

Recently constructed houses in Kakuma Image: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

A refugee from South Sudan drinks water at a well during celebrations to mark World Refugee Day at the Kakuma refugee camp in Turkana District, northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, June 20, 2015. June 20 is World Refugee Day, an occasion that draws attention to those who have been displaced around the globe. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya - GF10000134335

Refugees gain access to water at a well at the Kakuma refugee camp in 2015 Image: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

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