compiled by Carol-Lyn McKelvey, FAUSA/AIWC Cologne
Equal Access to education continues to dominate our Roundup this month and it dovetails nicely with our new focus on Continuing Education. Read on and follow the links to see what’s new!
- From Theirworld:
What were you doing 12 years ago this week? It probably seems like a lifetime away.
That’s when the conflict in Syria began. While Ukraine continues to grab headlines, the Syrian civil war – like Yemen and many other long-running crises – rumbles on almost unnoticed by the outside world. The statistics for Syrian children are mind-numbing – 2.4 million out of school in Syria and more than 6 million living as refugees in nearby countries. The trauma of having their young lives turned upside down is unimaginable.
Education offers the hope of a normal life. It’s the key to a brighter future. But too often the odds are stacked against displaced children and youth. That’s why Theirworld is working with Mosaik Education in Lebanon to help Syrian refugees progress from high school to higher education. It’s the latest in a series of innovative projects and ground-breaking reports by Theirworld that have been supporting Syrian refugees since 2013.
- Continuing with the “education for refugee children” theme, read about how Theirworld is partnering with businesses to support Ukranian children as they seek education while still in crisis.
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Don’t be fooled by glowing reports on public education in the US. While many teachers and students continue to thrive, attacks on access to textbooks and literature having to do with the LGBTQIA+ community, racial issues and even the history of slavery are real and spreading. Read a rundown of how author Jodi Picoult is clapping back in Florida, even while Governor DeSantis threatens access to Advanced Placement coursework. North Carolina has similar movements concerning critical race theory and limits on school curricula. - Wondering how a Barbie Doll can inspire girls to access STEM courses and career paths? Meet inspiring women making the world a better place through STEM!
- Presented at last year’s FAWCO conference in Luxembourg and this year chosen as FAWCO’s Target 5 Environment Project, find out how Safe Spaces is making a difference for girls in Nairobi through tuition assistance, peer-to-peer programs, basketball teams, auto mechanic training and more!
- Can’t get enough of libraries and looking for inspiration for the kids in your life? You’ll want to check out the British Library’s site that’s filled to the brim with creative activities celebrating the wonderful world of books. Find ideas for making your own comics, fairy tales, pop-up books and more!
