Why?

The importance of cultivating agency

For many displaced youth, especially those who have fled conflict, their hope is that they will one day return to their homes. But that is only half the battle. Back home, they will face the daunting challenge of rebuilding their communities. But, how can a returning displaced population prevent history from repeating?

Amala believes part of the answer is empowering displaced youth and equipping them with the skills to create positive change and inspire others to do the same, building strong, engaged communities.

Daniel’s Story

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...

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...

Why Sky School?

In this video, members of the Sky School student group and UWCSEA teacher supervisors briefly explain why they work with Sky...

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...

SDGs Amala works towards