BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://malawitravel.org///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261005T120644UTC-056552Lbju@https://malawitravel.org/ DTSTAMP:20261005T120644Z DESCRIPTION:The Tumaini Festival 2026 is the upcoming edition of the unique \, internationally acclaimed cultural festival organized entirely within t he Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. The festival\, whose name means 'hope' in Swahili\, celebrates a major milestone this year: its umbrella organiza tion\, Tumaini Letu\, has officially been named a winner of the prestigiou s 2026 Ockenden International Prize. This global recognition highlights th e festival as a premier example of refugee-led initiatives that foster sel f-reliance and cultural integration.\nWhat to Expect for the 2026 Edition• Dates & Admission: The specific dates for 2026 will be announced soon by the organizers. The festival traditionally takes place in the autumn (late October or early November). In line with its mission\, entry to the festi val is completely free to ensure accessibility for both the refugee commun ity and outside visitors.• The Program: Across multiple stages (including the Elikiva\, Khizera\, and theater stages)\, the festival offers three da ys of live music\, traditional dance\, theater\, poetry\, fashion shows\, and workshops. It brings together talented artists living in the camp (ori ginally from countries like the DRC\, Rwanda\, and Burundi) alongside majo r Malawian and international acts.• Unique Accommodation: For internationa l and local travelers\, the festival runs the Dzaleka Homestay Program. Th is allows you to stay directly with families inside the camp\, offering a profound insight into their daily lives and resilience\, while providing d irect financial support to the host families.\nTumaini Festival is a three -day annual festival taking place within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp\, Dowa M alawi. Dzaleka is the only refugee camp in Malawi and was established in 1 994 from the genocide in Rwanda\, Burindi and the war in the Democratic Re public of Congo (DRC)\, it located 45 km from Lilongwe the Malawi’s Capita l.\nEstablished in 2014\, Tumaini is the world's first and only festival h eld within a refugee camp\; it uses arts and culture to promote intercultu ral harmony\, foster mutual understanding\, and create a peaceful coexiste nce between the refugees and their host communities. The festival also boo sts the economy of refugees by transforming Dzaleka into a touristic desti nation\, attracting thousands of domestic and international tourists to th e camp.\nAcross the past ten years\, over 230.000 people have attended the event\, and 615 performing acts from 25 countries. The festival has gaine d national and international media coverage. It has so far achieved a medi a reach estimated at 61 million people worldwide.\nBecause of its uniquene ss and impact\, the Tumaini Festival has been recognized worldwide\, being an Honorable Mention of the 2021 Global Pluralism Award\, winning the 202 0 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy & Support\, and the 201 8 World Bank Africa Region's Social Inclusion Hero Award. The festival was also a finalist for the 2020 Ockenden International Prize and a finalist for the 2020 Elevate Prize. In 2019\, Tumaini Letu was represented at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva\, Switzerland\, of which its Founder was a Refugee Co-sponsor.\nA huge thank you to Malawi Travel\, WUSC- Malawi Cana da\, and the Segal Family Foundation for joining us in this incredible jou rney. Your support will help make this year's festival the best one yet as we continue to celebrate art and culture!\nAn Impression\n https://malawi travel.org/what-is-happening/events/event/378-tumaini-festival-2026.html DTSTART:20261031T080000Z DTEND:20261103T170000Z LOCATION:Dzaleka Refugee Camp\, Dowa (dzaleka camp\, Dowa\, Malawi) SUMMARY:Tumaini Festival - 2026 URL:https://malawitravel.org/what-is-happening/events/event/378-tumaini-fes tival-2026.html END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR