'This could have been me': British-Somali boxer pays it forward at refugee camp


As a former refugee, Ali empathises with the children at the Dadaab refugee camp. — Photo: Unicef/dpa

Ramla Ali clutches a water bottle and takes a sip.

The British-Somali boxer, social activist and model appreciates the importance of clean fresh water even more after a week spent in Dadaab refugee camp as special ambassador for Unicef.

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