Uganda: Wrestling for Peace
2,740 views · Published 20 January 2015 · 0:07 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
Athong Mayen loses a wrestling match with a fellow refugee from South Sudan. Wrestling is a traditional sport among the Dinka people. “I like wrestling because it makes you strong and helps us keep our culture,” Athong says with a smile. “When people from different settlements wrestle, you learn things from people from other places and they become colleagues.” Learn more at: http://rfg.ee/Gs3iZ Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
