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A Sporting Chance, 25 minutes, 2008 (Ref:
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There are an estimated
170,000 Somalis living in the Dabaab refugee camp in
north-east Kenya. Life in the camp is tough but one
new – and surprising –initiative is starting to make
quite an impact. Sport in the camp is important . It
keeps the youngsters healthy and occupied amid the
monotony. But very few girls were involved, partly
because the mainly Muslim refugees were opposed to
girls playing games. But that is changing now that
special sports clothing has been designed for the
girls which meets religious requirements. They wear
an hijab to cover their hair and a long-sleeved
tunic and loose ankle-length trousers. “Survivor’s
Guides” reports on life in the camp and how many of
the girls have now taken to volleyball, netball and
handball.
Part of a 28 x
25-minute documentary series produced for the BBC.
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