INTERVIEW: AHMED
Name: Ahmed
Age: 32 years
Gender: Male
Household size: 5 members
Place of origin in Sudan: El Geneina, West Darfur State
Highest level of education completed: Secondary school
Date of arrival in Chad: 2005
Length of stay in the camp: 19 years
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What challenges do you face in the camp in terms of food and healthcare?
Ahmed:
Food-related: Insufficient food distribution.
Health-related: Emergency patients are not referred to treatment; surgeries are not provided free of charge; we do not receive free medication; and public health services are not adequately provided.
Security-related: Thanks to God, we generally feel secure, but not consistently or everywhere.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What are the main challenges you face in the camp?
Ahmed:
Life in the camp is monotonous due to the lack of job opportunities and insufficient educational centers.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
How does your daily life look in the camp?
Ahmed:
It is a life filled with boredom, primarily due to the lack of employment and inadequate access to education.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
Is there a difference between your children's life in Sudan and in the camp? If yes, what is the difference?
Ahmed:
Yes, there is a difference. In Sudan, access to education was sufficient, whereas in Chad, educational opportunities are limited.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
Are there concerns in the camp, particularly regarding children?
Ahmed:
Yes, there are concerns, especially due to the lack of adequate education for children.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What is the general health status of your household members?
Ahmed:
One family member suffers from a chronic illness, and I myself am living with a disability.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What are your most urgent needs?
Ahmed
Access to adequate education, healthcare, and food.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What would you like your future to look like?
Ahmed:
I aspire to a better future—one filled with educational opportunities.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What kind of future do you want for your children?
Ahmed:
I want them to have a future that includes education and success.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What can you tell me about the presence of humanitarian organizations in the camp?
Ahmed:
There are several organizations such as UNHCR, HIAS, JRS, and others, but unfortunately, none are fulfilling their roles adequately.
AMPLIFi Storyteller:
What are the key challenges refugees face in the camp?
Ahmed:
We face numerous challenges, including hunger and suffering.