As Refugees’ Plight Worsens, School Becomes a Luxury
Covid-19 has made jobs for refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and other Arab countries even scarcer than before. That’s likely to increase child labor and make schooling a luxury, researchers say.
We Cannot Forget Refugees — and Their Education
World Refugee Day should be an occasion when organizations and individuals consider how they might collaborate to improve access to education for displaced people in the MENA region, and globally.
Report Alleges Gross Misuse of Donor Funds for Refugee Education in Lebanon
A Beirut television station’s investigation accuses the government of inflating the number of refugee students in school and misusing millions of dollars paid by international donors.
Jordan’s Tight Covid-19 Lockdown Also Squeezes Vulnerable Populations
Strict restrictions on movement in the kingdom have kept the virus at bay, but refugees and poor Jordanians have difficulty meeting basic needs and accessing online education.
A New Way to Help Refugees Keep Their Health Records Available
A project in Lebanon documents refugees’ health data so that they can eventually get better medical care. But a lack of health insurance often prevents them from getting care.
Volunteers Find Rewards in Helping Refugee Students in France
A group called Pangea, founded by a law student, sponsors weekly get-togethers for refugees and helps them adapt to their new country.
Universities in France Help Refugees Succeed as Students
University leaders have embraced programs that provide language training and social support to migrants as they make the transition from exiles to students.
Lebanon’s Financial Crisis Takes a Toll on Refugee Students
Syrian refugee students in Lebanon face an even more precarious future than they have in the past as the country’s economic crisis eats away at scholarships and jobs.
Commuting From a Refugee Camp to University, A Student Stays Hopeful
A Syrian student who lives in the largest refugee camp in Iraq attends the nearby University of Duhok, hoping someday to serve her community.
New Syrian Refugees in Iraq Struggle to Access Education
Many children in families that fled Turkey’s incursion into northeastern Syria in October have been out of school for months now. Help for them may still be months away.
