Learn what UNHCR is doing to help
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“We cannot rob them of their futures.”

Dear John,

This September, millions of children around the world will be heading back to school after their vacation and coronavirus restrictions. But for refugee children, the future looks a lot less certain.

Before the pandemic, a refugee child was twice as likely to be out of school as a non-refugee child. This is set to worsen as many refugee children lack the opportunities, funds, time, or equipment to continue their education.

However, UNHCR is finding creative ways of supporting governments, partners and communities to ensure refugees can continue learning throughout the pandemic and beyond.
 
 
See how refugee children are getting the education they deserve...
 
 

Dedicated teachers

Meet James Tut, a South Sudanese refugee and university graduate who has put his education to good use despite the odds. Today he is Vice-Principal of a primary school and is teaching children to dream big.  

 
 
 
 

Creative classrooms

Even in the depths of the pandemic, teachers like Amina in Kenya are finding innovative ways to ensure that students can continue to learn like broadcasting lessons over the radio! 

 
 

Freedom to learn

For years, Parisa couldn’t go to school, because the Taliban planted mines in schoolyards and threatened to kidnap any girls that went to school in Afghanistan. But now, Parisa – who's one of the brightest maths students in her class – can learn in safety in Iran.  

 
 

We’re determined to stop further disruptions to refugee children’s education. Thanks to your support, we’re giving children a chance at a brighter future.

Breno Valentini
International Supporter Care
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 

P.S. Did you know that $42 is all it takes to give a child in Syria the chance to catch up with their education? Could you help fund extra tuition, language classes, or homework support for children whose lives have been marred by conflict and uncertainty?
 
 
Emergency update from the field
 
 
Last week, a series of fires destroyed almost all of Moria’s asylum centre, leaving 11,500 people to sleep in the streets, fields and on beaches. UNHCR is working with the Greek authorities to provide emergency assistance and safe shelter. See how you can help at this desperate time.
 
 
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