Life In A Congolese Refugee Camp In Uganda 🇨🇩🇺🇬 (#55)

If there's one place that has really gotten f'd over the past 150 years, it's the DRC, or Congo. Nowadays Kinshasa may be rising once more, but the eastern part of the country remains plagued by battles between rebel groups and the military. Thousands upon thousands of refugees have fled over the border into Uganda, which is where this story is told. Uganda accepts more refugees than anywhere in Africa. We decided to go to the Rwamwanja refugee camp and find out more about the situation.
But first, we'd have to dodge the damn police.
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#sabbatical #africa #crisis

[@Imhimtracy]

I'm Congolese , so happy for what you doing for us and Uganda etc . ❤️❤️❤️

[@missjosey1148]

It was a nice experience in Rwamwanja Refugee camp ,the people are so humble and welcoming

[@JuliaJulzi]

Good job guys. 👏👏 I’m just over here waiting to see/be invited to your wedding with Tommy. 🤗

[@repentkingdomofheavenisnea1988]

Miss Josey you put your youtube on vacation mode, had just started following your channel and we wanna see more stuff especially all this places you're going and wanna see things from your point of view. Get back to work and if you are I'm not receiving your youtube😜🤷

[@righteouskongo1]

Thank you miss Josey for this great work.Mary says hi from Najjera Kampala.hahaha

[@hodarifoundation2019]

I wish next time you could be pay a visit to Kyaka II refugee settlement in kyegegwa district. Your doing beautiful work.

[@hodarifoundation2019]

I wish next time you could be pay a visit to Kyaka II refugee settlement in kyegegwa district. Your doing beautiful work.

[@oldmanofcotati]

Tommy, No kidding. You are amazing with the languages. You are also courageous. I appreciate your videos.

[@rudyevergreen8920]

That pastor embodies the true peace and serenity that he preaches. Yes, he has his human fears and needs, but he presses on. What an inspiration!! Thank you Tom for the human touch in your interaction with all these beautiful people…

[@stevehaas9515]

You have taken this work to a new level. You are now doing Gods work. God bless. God is good.

[@kilemyers5365]

If God is so good then they wouldn't be refugees in the first place

[@billfrancisgenesis3020]

God help those people from Congo and to stop war in their country so that they can go back to their country to settle

[@daStoRay]

Just to say. .. this is just my observation. .view if you will, Kenya was welcoming to all our neighbors. . and for a while especially during the presidency of Daniel Moi we were the African country welcoming and taking in the most refugees, and Kakmar refugee camp was one of the largest in the world. .. that was Wonderful! One of the countries who most benefited the most from this was Somalia. Historically, Kenya has its OWN somali tribe population. So does Ethiopia and Eritrea. But my point is, when there was some semblance of peace in Mogadishu, Somaliland and Puntland Somalia, a huge portion of the Somali refugees were not willing to leave Kenya to go to their country. I think you should get used to calling these your FELLOW COUNTRYMEN!

[@garyharman6806]

I'm here in USA, if you start feeling that you have problems and life is hard, just watch this video. You do great videos, the interaction with the people shows how much you care ❤. To learn the languages that you do, also proves how much you care and wanting to understand there life.

[@Audio041194]

Same I grew up in a bad part of Chicago, I joined the Army and saw how good I had it even then when I deployed. I will never take America for granted again.

[@goldersgreen1147]

Definitely

[@emmanuelkuteesa4821]

Uganda 🇺🇬is one of the African countries with largest refugees over 2million refugees.

[@salimajagodics6928]

More than that..

[@jaseminephat4953]

Uganda welcomes every one that's the fact

[@jameskaimenyi6287]

Kenya has the largest refugee camp in Africa

[@henryjohnson6462]

Uganda has the biggest number of refugees in Africa we always want to share the little we have

[@Ezra_Fam]

​@jameskaimenyi6287 nope uganda has the most refugee uganda is number 1

[@goldbluetears]

definetly the most interesting africa youtube channel I have seen so far! RESPECT BRO!

[@ATF.California]

People don’t realize how lucky we are to have the things we have that we take for granted

[@bryan1377]

But those same things are also the cause of our human problems

[@LSDPband]

Lucky to be born into a group that has the capability of creating luxuries.

[@Sedagoods]

Stay safe out there. Your doing gods work Tommy.

[@sisselhansen3915]

Yes, cos god has been on holidays the last thousand years, at least!!!!! But Love, our Best Force, is always here, in everyone. Love makes us care, makes us share, makes us comunícate, and grow as persons, becoming u7 better without needing any competition, yes, LOVE is what moves you, dear Tommy!! But"god"??? No, a god wouldnt let any disgrace happen, and here we see disgrace almost everywhere.(Less than in Europe, though.) Cos Europe is into a "de-humanition-dynamics, a 'neonlight-plastic- sosiety', where persons live alone in big semento buildings, and big animal productivo factories, where the animals suffer, from birth to death! And people watching TV, just another'god',& making some unwritten rules about being what you've gathered,, and Not Who You Are, so, European culture turns away from Love, from solidarity & Sosial interaction; if one doesn't have an expencive car, and Lacoste- shirts. And, OFCOURSE, the newest IPhone. Europe searches for happiness OUTSIDE ourselves, though Internal happiness doesn't require anything but Love. In African culture, as well as the Indian/ Bharat-culture, the people love Life, love eachother, LOVE laughing and singing, dancing and coming together... THAT'S LOVE. THAT'S OUR HIGHER SELF, ABOVE THE FEARFUL REPTILIAN BRAIN, A BIG JUMP INTO A GREATER CONSCIOUSNESS, ON THE PATHWAY OF COMPREHENDING THE UNION, THE ONE-NESS WITH EVERY CREATURE, OUR ONE-NESS WITH EVERY BODY IN KOSMOS, SIMPLY LOVE, TOMMY, AND THAT'S YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO LIFE, AS YOU'RE WANDERING THROUGH THE AMAZING, AFRICAN CONTINENT!! YOUR VÍDEOS WILL BE WORLDWIDE KNOWN, TOMMY. YOU ARE LOVE PERSONIFIED. Let's once and for all get finished with this"god"-issue, and open our Hearts and minds to Unconditional LOVE, cos That's what makes Utopia possible!! That's what makes our dreams come TRUE!❤️

[@barbaratardy6284]

Well said with beautiful thoughts and conclusions. It seems like God is on sabbatical too here during these last days. I personally have never been so miserable living here, but I do know a little about these struggles. Our hardships are not for naught, we are all being pressured internally and externally to reach a point where we either reach for love and serve others or succumb to service to self which leads to immoral choices. Free Will is paramount in Cosmic Law. Intuitively we all recognize that there is a major shift happening on the planet. Earth changes, political unrest, increase in violence, drug use, sexual violence, lies and more lies, and horrors too horrific to mention. The meek shall inherit the earth. Meek not meaning weak but, positive souls trying to do good even in the face of profound hardship. Our precious planet as well as the righteous amount us will be moving upward to a higher vibratory existence without duality. We will still be evolving our souls and consciousness as we are eternal beings without the duality of our present existence. Evil is unable to exist in this higher dimension. So, evil is here But, God is here too. The Universe is orderly and Glorious and we are not alone and never have been alone. There are infinite numbers of planets with infinite numbers of life forms at different levels of evolution. Our goal each and every one of us is to reunite with the One Infinite Creator. May God Bless Us All.

[@fury.461]

@@sisselhansen3915 😂😂😂 naja

[@JpegDog]

The absolute duality of these replies lol

[@bigfoodstyle5531]

I’m actually glad he made this video. No one better to hear it from than the people who lived in the situation in Congo themselves

[@drocket6521]

Your videos just get better. Those refugees were extremely humble with manners that have been lost in much of the west.

[@goldersgreen1147]

So true, we moan about little things yet look at their lives. Internet is the devil if you get my drift

[@jimmybogonko]

Big fan of your channel Tommy. I have religiously followed your uploads since TZ. Your ability to pick up languages is amazing. Always wanted to visit Uganda and travel across it to L. Edward, Ruwenzori and into Beni, Congo. Backpacking the entire way. I only wish I can get a guide that is 10% as good as Josi. She is phenomenal and the chemistry between you is so on point. Have you been to Ukerewe? Biggest Island on L. Victoria. You should go visit there too. Sublime experience. Accessible through Tanzania. I can take you around Nairobi too and show you lots of places within the capital and the adjacent counties. Let me know if/when you plan to come to Kenya.

[@Pyxe_ZA]

I’ve watched a ton of these videos now and the one thing I’m always impressed with, is your linguistic skills. Learning a new language is a culturally liberating experience. Me being South African, and knowing 5 of our 11 languages, I can relate

[@arvindgoudar1586]

Thanks for bringing this story and their plight. We should be thankful to Uganda and its people in helping them out while the west knows little or nothing of their condition and life. Hard to imagine what the children's future would be, they all dream of attaining good things like we do. 🙏

[@DEeMONsworld]

I've watched quite a few of your recent videos, and some of Josey's too. I am an American expat living in the Philippines for almost 20 years now, I can't say how many similarities in culture there are between the two places, it's really apparent their are universals when you are dealing with poor developing nations and their cultural similarities. In many ways it is sometimes worse here because of limited land space. I even thought I heard words from the local language here mixed in, probably coincidence but interesting. I know the Westerners watching this can't judge the relative conditions so well, but that refugee camp is spacious with lots of farm land and space it seems. The only real issues they have seem to be potable water and sanitation. I think your idea to help with water treatment and basic needs would be the most helpful. You and Josey make a great team, I don't know how you connected, but together you make a wonderful, humorous, and insightful journey around Uganda.

[@Imovement]

Wonderful people I hope they can return home soon. Sabbatical your work is unique. Thank you.

[@dncviorel]

Tommy's picture should be in the dictionary, next to the definition of "polyglot". Fantastic tour, can't believe that this video is 43 minutes long, felt like 20. Thanks, Tommy, keep 'em coming! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dncviorel]

@@rickjason215 He's truly gifted, and obviously he likes learning all the time.

[@vinaymaharnore4567]

Hi Tommy, Good to see you, I am always eager to see your Africa Tour. I am Fan of your style. Stay safe, Good Bless you. M.V.

[@jacquesbuhendwa5111]

These are not Congolese !!!

[@xxlmedialive2436]

This camp is called Rwamwaja it's in my home district thank you guys for taking us around our home villages

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Great team work! Ever since the collaboration of Tommy and Josey I noticed your videos are very interesting and I can't wait for the next episode.

[@erichaskins1796]

I watch your videos and your Sabbatical turned into a blessing 🙏😎

[@rockymarciano8076]

I discovered this channel a few days ago. I have to say it's fantastic. Knowledge of Swahili language gives a completely different insight. As far as African videos go, this man is number one !!

[@RPE1993]

I been following your channel for a while now.. I appreciate the work you do its very inspiring to me.. Dont let that girl go bro.. Sending much prayers and regards from US.. God Bless brotha !

[@stevenwanders7784]

This was my favorite of your videos so far. I love the compassion shown to these amazing, resilient people. Thanks for showing them some love by sharing your time, food, and laughter with them. Que Dieu te benisse!

[@carp8ntnman]

Tommy ,your doing great work exposing what is going on in our world. I do believe God is working threw you

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

My American friends that think it's difficult to communicate in different languages will really appreciate your efforts to be multilingual. 👍👏✔️

[@niksarass]

He speaks French with the refugee, crazy

[@verykittypretty]

i think his spanish is very nice

[@mariatheresa2755]

They were speaking Swahili

[@KC_208]

I’ve been watching KZbin videos for almost 15 years and I can say by far you’re the greatest KZbin I’ve ever watched. Thank you

[@George.299]

i hope Tommy will return to Africa an visit more countries there.

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Bringing these people bread 🥖 and candy 🍭 was awesome!

[@mayflower2158]

Long lasting Ingredients would have been better. And I doubt they can get dental help. But I know he meant well.

[@ROLLWITHLIZ]

Another beautiful video I love your interaction with the locals plus how many languages do you speak I have lost count, you are a genius

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

Tommy, Josey, you're going to new heights. I don't think I've ever seen an African vlog like this. I admire your quiet courage, your easy humour and humility, both of you. From England. ... I'm getting 'Campaign not found' clicking your link, You're a good man, Josey's a good woman, I'd like to help

[@steelfish1000]

so grateful for so little. I hope they have piece of mind! Great Job filming all this undercover.

[@KivuAmbassador]

we have a beautiful country which abounds in several natural resources but which was destroyed by our leaders and consequently the Congolese have become very poor, which is why they have no other choice but to seek a better life elsewhere . it hurts me a lot as a Congolese! 😭😭😭🇨🇩

[@mariatheresa2755]

Sorry dear, we pray for peace in your country and in all 🎉war tone countries

[@jaberwoky_]

Please be safe. I appreciate your work, Tommy.

[@amanyarogers5967]

Brooo this the best video much respect broooo

[@josetrujillo738]

The world is awesome to get to see! Thank You!

[@aniketadas]

Nice vlog Tommy.. Keep it up.

[@tombimashri8149]

Sabbatical is very intelligent nd gifted in languages. I applaud him, speaks french like a frenchman nd swahili. Am sure if hexwent to zimbabwe he would master shona easily. Very respectable nd caring person. Truly appreciate him

[@LarryBooneJr]

I really like listening to you telling us the history of a place. You've quickly become my favorite traveler to watch. You have the perfect personality for this type of work bro. And when you drink I can't help but laugh. You smile really big lol. Please keep doing you bro. I hope you've monetized these. I'm a huge fan from the Detroit area.

[@LeRainbow]

I just find it so god damn incredible to be able to sit in Germany and listen and WATCH!! first hand accounts and interviews from congolese refugees in Africa

[@reiteam2593]

NEW SUB! Good content, way underated channel.

[@nodnod7417]

Amazing stuff keep doing what you love like the most 👍👌

[@Wyant1]

Honestly, Tommy, probably my favorite vlog that you've posted, and I've watched quite a few of them now. Did some mission work in Mozambique and India some years ago, and this really brought me back. You aren't kidding about the people being very polite. Really, a simple, stress-free life like that, maybe not so bad. I could only encourage you to create more humanitarian content like this, and you know, try to keep the bread and candy hand-outs to a minimum, you damned criminal!

[@jejetv4323]

My favorite episode you v made.

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Tommy🙂❤👍Watching from NB Canada🙂

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I love the respect you show to all people. You are a excellent representative of How people should treat each other. Some of the other channels feature arrogant, terrible people. Thank you so much.

[@dragonbreath8769]

This is amazing, thank you so much

[@bain5872]

Love the videos. Josey is an awesome guide. Very friendly.

[@miskijamil760]

Amazing how you speak swahili so well. Mungu akubariki

[@AMKmusic96]

Loved seeing that mother smile after looking so tired💕

[@andrewharris6347]

Great job Tommy and Josey on this video … I am glad you did not get caught producing this video for us and telling more people about what is happening. Thank you.

[@edutravellit1098]

Damn! I love this channel. I watch your video every time when I can.

[@ItsLahai]

This is so awesome.

[@benpender4395]

This video touched me like no other. This inspires purpose to help others deeply in need, despite the complexities.

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Great content. I hope your work makes a difference

[@Tokobasana]

I think I didn't listen them asking for differents (help). We are just good by interacting with each other. Man don't beat people psychologically, We know you guys how you take advantage of people.

[@Kimf256]

I really like your videos

[@05burky]

19:30 with a smile on her face she said life in the camp is difficult. Extraordinary people ❤

[@mayafoxwitch]

Bless this video and the teachers 🙏🏼 ✨ 🌱💖

[@angelbrito5058]

As I said before Tommy….your content can’t be matched! Binge watching at this point my guy.

[@tracydonnelly1645]

I love your videos. 😍 Very interesting and insightful. It’s wonderful you’ve taken the time to learn the languages so you can’t interact with the people. Keep up the good work!

[@florabeard236]

Very interesting episode

[@RxThax]

your channel is amazing dude !

[@Twttd66]

Probably safer in Uganda walking around than you would be in here in South Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Oakland.

[@Flourish_today]

Definitely. Civilians don't carry guns.

[@NickolasRAnderson]

@@Flourish_today it doesn’t make Someone dangerous just because they carry a gun assuming they know how to use it of course

[@obi9081]

@natalia gomez Jesus

[@hi_lo574]

@natalia gomez NOT TRUE...am in Oakland now about to go to Gym in San Leandro 24 fitness or the other on High Street to do my lap swims. Depending what businesses you are doing in Oakland ...If you are into SHADY STUFFS you will get into troubles....Troubles will find you WHEREVER .

[@hi_lo574]

@@obi9081 NOT TRUE..Normal law abiding citizens love Oakland . Just AVOID AREAS where SHADY BUSINESSES are . NO ROAMING AROUNDS at nite in SHADY AREAS. Everycity has SHADY AREAS of it owns

[@256ugkalix3]

The one good thing is that I can hear English, French + Swahili. So am.practising by listening

[@valandhol9four680]

you are doing good "journalistic" work. You show every day life for people in different situations sometimes very dire.

[@prinzo.worldwide]

Great video

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Nice ending! Dancing, drinks and Smiles 😁

[@mssunset8340]

im always waiting for your next vlog finally new one.subscribers from.philippines❤

[@Sebbman901]

Blue coat guy should be a leader of sorts, he seems rather sensible and intellectual.

[@begi1044]

Camps are a reasonable solution to temporary dislocation. Camps are stagnant places. But refugee crises can go on for decades. You keep people for 20 years idle, in camps don’t expect the next generation to be problem free.

[@cloudyout7403]

Lovely blogs friend

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Kudos to Josey for bringing the lollipops! 💖

[@kampalasmedia]

I wish you can go to parts of Mbarara, Kabale , etc Plus your vlogs are the best so far

[@pshokolokobangoshe]

Ehhh...!! Oh Lord have mercy for these people. That question of asking wether they want to leave in Uganda 🇺🇬 or return to The Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩, was so (inappropriate) for them and you may realize quickly their mood. This is too emotional to answer, due to the ongoing situation right now in D.R.C 😭😭

[@nonz3r0]

I had the same reaction too, hopefully Tommy’s good will and positivity got thru to them and maybe understood it as just a bit of naïveté... but I was cringing a bit too 😬

[@pshokolokobangoshe]

@@nonz3r0 it's true. I don't blame Tommy, but some people don't think before they talk. And that's hard to interact in society

[@cldkg]

This channel is growing fast.. Fw months agi it had just 9k subs

[@Titaniumsmartlife]

The family visited at 20:00 speaks Kinyarwanda language! Hope you can consider visiting Rwanda as well! I discovered your channel recently, and too much in love with your content! Actually your content meets my expectations

[@Manguadesignz]

Bro I’m Congolese and love watching your stuff. I want to come with you on these trips

[@pequetita.]

Me encanta la parte del video en que los chicos/as salen corriendo atrás de Tommy, son muy tiernos/as. I love the part of the video when childrens run behind Tommy, they are so nice 😍🥰

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Eye opener

[@nassermercy1472]

It's good help the people needs help anytime am coming back in Uganda i will try to do my best help some people

[@yolo4225]

Wish your videos had subtitles. Still, love watching the content you make.

[@MBhat001]

Greed for money and power by one segment of society has driven other segment to grinding poverty, Homeless and hungry.

[@onedirection3510]

Most of us are incredibly blessed by comparison. Those refugees are so resilient. Their ability to endure hardship is both inspirational as well as humbling.

[@MrRolandTravel]

Merci beaucoup pour partager

[@vivianbukenya6544]

Great

[@tusingwiresophia7801]

Nice video

[@johnmcclellan6358]

Thanks, excellent

[@hmk..]

Great video! Do more interview and walks, that's what we like... 30:11 Yes, "It is congolese thing" Congolese are generally very smart, polite - They are truly the heart of Africa! They do us proud! Look at these refugees being hospitable Even their music is great From Henry in Dar

[@abodetidings8392]

wow that was amazing

[@langdonowen161]

Dude you need to make more vids; people like your stuff - even if its just local

[@xiemou]

nostalgia. I lived and worked in Menkao(a village near Kinshasa) 10 years ago, I miss my friends there. People suffered too much in RDC, hope the war will come to an end soon.

[@ragbag46]

Having spent my childhood from five onwards in Dar es Salaam and Enttebbe I find it very interesting to see the developments in these places.

[@langdonowen161]

The way you let that local tell the problems in his own words is very rare and hard to find vids like this

[@langdonowen161]

This shits priceless bro

[@theDucklings9908]

Lol this is the second time watching him in the back sitting behind of a lady on a motorbike./love ur vlog man

[@paulkaruma5984]

You are amazing. if you can travels all over in Africa. And Communication with another people With Swahili's 👋Welldone👍

[@chandrakanthatmode4875]

Sabbatical I love you really adventures amazing experience love from Nagpur Maharashtra India

[@beautifullife1943]

I love that you go there I want to go there. That is awesome

[@ndoleriireesther5633]

Love your video thanks for sharing you are visiting so many places in Uganda can you list all the tools your using on filming and the camera thanks

[@prisca5417]

I love my country!!!!🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩