MSF South Asia 8d ago

Kan, a 19-year-old South Sudanese refugee living in Kule Refugee Camp. Born in South Sudan he fled violence in his homeland in 2014 at the age of 7 with his uncle and relatives after losing his father. Years after arriving in Kule, he reunited with his mother in the camp. Kan goes to school but the school in the camp isn’t always open. On the day we accompanied him to his school, there were no teachers and he had to go back home. This has become increasingly common after funding cuts severely disrupted the education system in the camp, threatening Kan’s dream of becoming a doctor. Kan tries to balance the irregular school and family responsibilities, supported by his elder brothers. He used to have a small shop to bring some income home. Football is one of his favorite ways to stay active and connect with his friends, release stress, and create moments of happiness amid daily hardships. With limited livelihood options, refugee populations are dependent on humanitarian aid. “NGOs provide far less support than before. Food rations have been reduced. Families struggle to buy the needed clothes and shoes for their kids. Many people drink unsafe water, with women and girls traveling long distances to fetch it" Kan explains.