The Story The modelling agencies recruiting from refugee camps
Oct 12, 2023
Modelling agencies recruit young people from African refugee camps to participate in fashion castings in Europe, but many return laden with debt. The podcast explores the Sunday Times investigation on this issue and shares the experiences of refugees involved. It also highlights the desperate living conditions in Kakuma refugee camp and the glimmer of hope that the emerging modeling industry provides. The story follows the journey of a refugee model from South Sudan and raises ethical questions about recruiting models from such vulnerable backgrounds.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Recruiting Models from Refugee Camps
01:40 • 6min
Hope in Desperation: Modeling in Kakuma Refugee Camp
08:09 • 7min
Hope, Mixed Feelings, and Debt: The Refugee's Perspective
15:13 • 2min
From Refugee to Runway: Nia's Modeling Journey
16:45 • 12min
Shining a Light on the Modeling Industry and the Dream of Success
28:21 • 3min