Current Issues in Refugee Education

The Issues Faced by Refugees:

This decade we are seeing the most instances of immigration since World War II.  People seeking refuge are in the midst of an educational and humanitarian crisis. Their numbers are overwhelming their nearest potential host countries. Educating the children is of great concern to all and may be one of the most difficult tasks to succeed in.

Click here to learn more about the impact of the refugee crisis in Europe.

A Syrian father speaks emotionally  about the obstacles his family faces. He wants his children to have an education but the Turkish-Syrian language barrier, school fees and the necessity for refugee children to work trump that wish. 

High School students speak out on the difficulties they face in trying to figure out who they are in their new country. They describe how hard it is to fit in and to feel a sense of security and belonging.



 

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