#refugeechallenge

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I won’t get breakfasts like this next week. I’ll be taking part in the @cws_global Refugee Ration Challenge #rationchallenge2019 #refugeechallenge from the 16th to the 23rd. Check out the page here, plus link in bio. https://my.rationchallengeusa.org/suzannenelson . . I’ve already raised over $500 for Syrian refugees in Jordan, and plan to continue to raise more funds as the challenge progresses. I’ll be taking photos of my food in a bit. . . Until then, enjoy what my typical breakfast as a distance runner & yogi looks like. Gorgeous produce from @traderjoes - strawberries, pineapple, peaches, and those adorable mini avocados! Leftover gallo pinto as is tradition at Costa Rican breakfast tables. All the sauces and spices a girl can hope for, and the barista almond blend for a latte by @califiafarms and @bonescoffeecompany . . on Sunday, I’ll be having rice congee. And more rice. And rice on top of rice. Running on just rice and a few ounces of legumes going to be tough. But I’ll do it. I prefer to suffer so others don’t have to! #withrefugees https://www.instagram.com/p/BysX6YSJEgv/?igshid=f2v4248wzi4g

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#RefugeeChallenge2016

Also watch my introductory film on Vimeo.

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#RefugeeChallenge2016: The Garden

Nouha Hansen’s entry to the What Design Can Do, UNHCR and IKEA Foundation Refugee Challenge 2016.

The Garden is a model for green local meeting spaces in refugee camps that can be integrated in the different camp areas.

Refugee camps are often vast and monotonous, characterized by very temporary materials, a neutral colour palette and little offers in terms of social meeting spaces and well-being. Our surroundings have a great effect on our perception of experiences, state of mind, life style and life quality – and especially so when we are already vulnerable. Aesthetics are not a plus; easthetics are an essential part of recovery, of resilience, and of believing that despite the great traumas, life is still worth living and surviving is still worth fighting for.

As a green oasis, The Garden is a meeting space among beautiful plants created and looked after by the residents of the camp. It adds a new aesthetic, shared and active element to the fabric of the camp breaking its repetitiveness. Here neighbours get together around caring for the garden’s plants and growing planters to spread around the local area or simply enjoying an afternoon tea while overseeing the children playing.

The Garden with its elements of nature and timber structure creates a sense of stability and quality, and the experience of plants growing reminds us of normal life. Engaging in community activities to beautify our surroundings also encourages solidarity and trust in the community and improves life quality. These elements are therapeutic, help relaxing and are important for emotional recovery and moving towards a brighter future.

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The Privacy Box is a lockable box, designed for refugee Camps, where the personal belongings, valuables and important documents can be accommodated.

They can be produced at low cost by its simple cut in large numbers. Subsequently, the box can be assembled in workshops in the first reception centers, together with the local people. The selected format allows it to sit on the boxes or to push them under the bed. Additionally, a handle is fixed on the back, which can also be used as a hanging system. With this, the box can be suspended on each side of the bed, or on the wall with the respective counterparts. After staying in the first reception center, the privacy box will be passed in its original state. Thus the box can still be customized as one side of the box is painted with blackboard paint. Documents and other papers can findd space inside the box. Through a simple fabric inlay the necessary protection is provided. The CNC data, cost estimates and detailed assembly instructions will soon be provided as open source on minimalprivacy.tumblr.com available and can be implemented by other reception centers.