Born to parents of two different ethnic groups in Burundi, Daniel’s childhood involved discrimination and conflict with others in the community, including his own family. Refusing to join a militia group in an area of high political tension, he was left with only one choice – to flee for his safety. When Daniel visited UWCSEA […]
Category: Why?
The issue of child refugees – Syrian Refugee Crisis
Syrians continue to be the largest forcibly displaced population in our world. The Syrian civil war started in March, 2011 and it took only 2 years for a million people to be displaced and another million were displaced in only 6 months. This conflict has created the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Over half of the […]
Why Sky School?
In this video, members of the Sky School student group and UWCSEA teacher supervisors briefly explain why they work with Sky School.
The Gift of Education to Refugees
Below is a slideshow that presents the story of a refugee and the challenges they face.:
What makes refugee education so crucial?
My Perspective: The refugee crisis is not just an issue of immigration but an issue of poverty and identity. In fact, refugees deal with these kinds difficulties on a daily basis. Furthermore, the few who manage to gain asylum in a new place are likely to leave families and friends behind who are still dealing […]