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What's in My Bag? :: What Refugees Bring When They Run for Their Lives. The following has been republished with kind permission from the International Rescue Committee. This year, nearly 100,000 men, women and children from war-torn countries in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia have fled their homes and traveled by rubber dinghies across the Aegean Sea to Lesbos, Greece. Refugees travel light, for their trek is as dangerous as it is arduous.
They are detained, shot at, hungry. Smugglers routinely exploit them, promising safety for a price, only to squeeze them like sardines into tiny boats. Most have no option but to shed whatever meager belongings they may have salvaged from their journeys. Those allowed to bring extra baggage aboard often toss it overboard, frantically dumping extra weight as the leaky boats take on water. Few arrive at their destinations with anything but the necessities of life. “You will feel that you are a human. A mother Name: Aboessa* Age: 20 From: Damascus, Syria A child Name: Omran* Age: 6 From: Damascus, Syria A teenager. Syria war refugees in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan don't all want to come here. Bestselling author Mark Haddon visited the Zaatari refugee camp in JordanThere are 600,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, 80,000 in the Zaatari campMany of the refugees are living in difficult conditions since leaving SyriaSome refugees have started businesses in the camp to earn a little money By Mark Haddon For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:18 GMT, 27 September 2015 | Updated: 07:50 GMT, 27 September 2015 Mark Haddon (pictured) , author of bestseller The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, recently visited the Syrian refugee camp of Zaatari in Jordan This is two stories.
I’ll skip the politics, except to repeat what most people know, that the war in Syria is complex and violent, and God knows when it will end. Most of the families I’ve spoken to over the past few days come from an area in the south of the country that has been hard hit by fighting. I’ll give you the numbers, though, because they’re staggering. There are seven million displaced people inside Syria. Loaded: 0% Three Lives Being Lived in Zaatari Refugee Camp. The Zata’ari Camp: a liminal space | Diary of a life-long learner. Clouds Over Sidra | Vídeo 360º | Oculus Rift DK2. The Zaatari Refugee Camp — LIVED. As an attempt to have the camp organized as a city, Zaatari was divided into 12 districts, with representatives chosen from each district. Leadership in the camp remains an issue with the presence of gang leaders, which is why UNHCR is hoping to have traditional Syrian leaders who were previously involved in their communities stepping up as positive leaders in the districts.
The oldest part of the camp, Districts 1 and 2, is surnamed the ‘Old City’, and whilst it benefits from close access to services such as schools and hospitals, it is one of the highest densely populated area of Zaatari refugee camp. UNHCR is trying as much as possible to regroup refugees from the same previous Syrian communities into the same district, as an attempt to foster a sense of community within each district. The camp’s expansion and organization has been beneficial to many refugees, with the implementation of a taxi system, shopping streets, etc. RACS is considered a leader in the field of education on refugee law. As processes and policies keep changing legal education is the key to keeping people informed on current issues as well as trying to “change the conversation” so that people better understand the human rights of asylum seekers. RACS provides a diverse array of information and training sessions to various groups in the community including lawyers, migration agents, clients, community workers, students, and the general public in a wide variety of forums.
The purpose of these activities is to increase community awareness of refugee and asylum seeker issues and the services that RACS provides. Through these educational activities, RACS seeks to facilitate more effective participation in Australia’s refugee processes. We are also in the process of broadening the delivery of our community education to the schools sector. Why is Sport important for Children? War in Syria - Syrian Refugee Appeal - UNICEF Australia. The expanding crisis in the Middle East and North Africa has led to a rapid surge in refugees and migrants seeking sanctuary for their families. UNICEF is urgently appealing for funds to help Syrian children and their families, as well as all other families caught up in the current wave of humanitarian crises. Any excess funds from this appeal will support children affected by major emergencies throughout the world. With the conflict in Syria now entering its fifth year, more children are displaced as refugess than at any time since the Second World War.
Millions have been displaced and are on the move, fleeing their homes to find safety in the surrounding region. Many others are trying to rebuild their lives in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. Many are in grave danger without basic needs like safe shelter, nutrition, access to clean water, healthcare, and education. We need your help to provide children in crisis with: Food Clean toilets Medicine Schooling. Syrian refugee crisis: What Australian families should consider before opening their homes.
Updated Compassion, personal space and a spare toothbrush — these are just a few of the things Australian families should consider when opening their homes to Syrian refugees. Former prime minister Tony Abbott announced earlier this month Australia would accept 12,000 extra refugees affected by conflict in Syria and Iraq. Advice for those opening their homes Prepare to be flexible with the living arrangementsBe compassionateBe mindful of space, ask the refugee family how they would like to liveDon't push for refugees to share their stories Balance offers for help with space to allow refugees to find their own feet in AustraliaPut together a small welcome packDo not put too much pressure on yourself As state and federal governments consider how to accommodate those expected to arrive on our shores before Christmas, some Australian families have taken matters into their own hands.
"I am pretty passionate about asylum seekers and refugee issues," she told 105.7 ABC Darwin. The role of educators in this future learning space | Diary of a life-long learner. What education should provide for refugees in Za’atari camp | Diary of a life-long learner. The education of the refugees need to provide guidance, and healing from what they might have experienced. Ideally, the students should be taught by the Syrian teachers to provide the next generations practical ways of living and progressing in their current situation. This should also involve equipping the children with skills to transition and adapt. Non- Syrian teachers should get training to effectively teach war-affected children, and the education system should provide support for the students badly affected.
Hopefully, this will build resilience and confidence for the children & support them for their future, setting them up for success. A focus on creativity and imagination would be something to consider for students to feel free to express themselves, particularly for those who are strongly negatively influenced by the lack of aesthetics the camp has to offer. What is the education Capital? | Diary of a life-long learner. Syria: Shakespeare in Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan | Culture | Culture. Through their voices and in the language of Shakespeare “The children of Syria are calling for help for those whom still have a heart and sense of responsibility….. from Syria to the world save our lives”. As the Syrian War rages on, desperate civilians continue to pour across the borders into neighboring countries.
Since it opened, the Za’atari Camp in northern Jordan has quickly become the world’s second-largest refugee camp with 102,704 residents, according to UNHCR. Hundreds of thousands of Syrian children already traumatized by war are facing a life of "catastrophe" in exile, without education or normal childhood; child labour is a huge problem across the refugee communities, with children as young as seven taking on the role of breadwinner for their fractured families. I watched the rehearsal for two plays of Shakespeare: Hamlet and King Lear, with the Syrian kids in Za’atari refugee camp. Many people asked, why Shakespeare in a refugees camp for Syrian people? What next? Connecting Classrooms: British school teachers visit Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. Education for Refugee Children: UNHCR working with Educate a Child. Teachers Without Borders. Syrian Refugees attend school in Al Zaatari camp. Disclaimer Please note: the text contained in "Syrian Refugees attend school in Al Zaatari camp" has not been corrected, edited or verified by Demotix and is the raw text submitted by the photojournalist.
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Music therapy helps refugees: Music Program for 'ACS' Refugee Teacher Management. The Future of Syria | Refugee Children in Crisis. Future Learning Spaces for Za'atari. 21st century refugees | Diary of a life-long learner. The 21st century refugees are not the same as the ones of the past. They have laptops and phones (Carryology, 2015). Sure they have left their country and live in tents for safety. But they are like you and I- except with an extraordinary experience. There is always the hope that peace comes to Syria soon, but for the time being, no-body knows when. So what will happen to all the people in the Za’atari camp in the mean time? I think it is important that they live life as normally as possible, preparing for their future- whether it be to settle in Za’atari that one day develops to a city, returning to Syria, or migrating somewhere else.
As a teacher I am very passionate about education and believe that it is an important aspect of life for all humans. Technology’s role for the refugees of Za’atari | Educator Hotspot. The Syrian refugees living in Za’atari have had to leave behind their entire existence – homes, family, friends, jobs, school. Many have also had to leave the luxuries that the majority of the world knows today – internet access allowing them to make connections with others and feel a sense of connection with the world beyond their current physical location. Technology can allow people from all walks of life and all parts of the world to create connections with one another in a virtual instant.
In a tent next to the United Nations General Assembly building in New York City a large, gold shipping container was placed to serve as a Portal. “The idea behind Portals is to get members of the public to enter a space—usually shipping containers painted gold—and have a one-on-one 20-minute conversation with someone from another country they would otherwise never meet”. The ability of Portals to channel “the empathy-building power of facing another human being” is particularly important. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg pledges refugee camp internet access. How Can Technology Improve the Worst Refugee Crisis of Our Time? | IREX - Civil Society, Education and Media Development.
By Olimar Maisonet-Guzman, Program Coordinator Last year, the United Nations Refugee Agency reported that the number of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons worldwide exceeded 50 million, the most since World War II. The majority of refugees coming from Afghanistan and Syria are fleeing war-torn communities, and are running toward neighboring countries, often facing extreme poverty and limited opportunities to rebuild their lives. Technology has the potential to ameliorate the service and information gap that impacts refugee lives.
Al-Zaatari’s 3G Zone In December 2014, I visited the Al-Zaatari Refugee Camp in Mafraq on an IREX field visit to Jordan to understand the patterns of technology use in the country. Al-Zaatari is the fourth largest refugee camp in the world with an estimated population of 83,000. From the moment I entered the camp, I immediately noticed how modern technology is impacting the refugee crises.
Looking Ahead: Technology With a Purpose. Digital Portal Lets U.N. Visitors Step Inside Zaatari Refugee Camp. The Portals project has connected U.S. cities to Afghanistan, Iran and Honduras. You’ve hit your limit of 5 free articles this month.Try our subscription options: Weekly home delivery with free shipping, access to Newsweek’s web site, and the complete online archive Access to Newsweek’s web site, and the complete online archive.
Culture of Syria. Eggelin Tomb Tower in Palmyra Syria is a traditional society with a long cultural history.[1] Importance is placed on family, religion, education and self-discipline and respect. The Syrian's taste for the traditional arts is expressed in dances such as the al-Samah, the Dabkeh in all their variations and the sword dance. Marriage ceremonies and the birth of children are occasions for the lively demonstration of folk customs.[2] The scribes of the city of Ugarit (modern Ras Shamra) created a cuneiform alphabet in the 14th century BC. The alphabet was written in the familiar order we use today.[3] Archaeologists have discovered extensive writings and evidence of a culture rivaling those of Iraq, and Egypt in and around the ancient city of Ebla (modern Tell Mardikh).[4] Later Syrian scholars and artists contributed to Hellenistic and Roman thought and culture.
Literature[edit] Syrians have contributed to Arabic literature and have a proud tradition of oral and written poetry. Music[edit] What is the education Capital? | Diary of a life-long learner. Trying to follow what is going on in Syria and why? This comic will get you there in 5 minutes. That warning has become a global alert. Since the uprising against Assad in March 2011, over 240,000 people have been killed, 4 million Syrians have fled their country, and over 7 million have been displaced. The headlines are full of the heartbreaking stories of these refugees — including young children — who have died trying to reach safety in other countries.
The story of these refugees is deeply tied to the effects of climate change. "We are experiencing a surprising uptick in global insecurity ... partially due to our inability to manage climate stress. " That's how Columbia University professor Marc Levy (who also does studies for the U.S. government) summed it up. What's happening in Syria and across Europe is part of a larger story that affects us all. Help Syria Avoid a 'Lost Generation' 20141031ESWG UNICEF REACHJENAZa'atariCamp Report2014. At Home in Zaatari: Life in a Syrian Refugee Camp. LIFE | MyVision McGill. The Boat | SBS. Syria Regional Refugee Response - Jordan - Mafraq Governorate - Zaatari Refugee Camp. UNHCR - Welcome to Against All Odds. Library website.