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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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- Modelling agencies are exploiting vulnerable refugees from African countries by recruiting them for fashion castings in Europe, resulting in many models returning to the camps in debt.
- The modelling industry lacks regulation and proper support for refugee models, leading to their exploitation and the need for greater accountability and safeguards.
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Modelling agencies targeting refugee camps
In this podcast episode, the focus is on the issue of modelling agencies targeting refugee camps, particularly Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. The South Sudanese models from the camp are in high demand due to the diversity and inclusion movement in the fashion industry. However, the refugees who are scouted and brought to Europe often face disappointment and exploitation. Many models return to the camp without booking any work and in debt. This raises questions about the ethics and regulation of the modelling industry's practices in recruiting vulnerable individuals.
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