BUSSW Professor Lombe Helps Artisans in Kakuma Refugee Camp Build New Sustainable Skills
Professor Margaret Lombe co-taught 33 refugee artisans in Kenya income-generating skills, continuing a student partnership at Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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Professor Margaret Lombe co-taught 33 refugee artisans in Kenya income-generating skills, continuing a student partnership at Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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