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Urban refugees in Kenya face many challenges in accessing higher education. These barriers range from limited resources, institutional barriers-Universities may be unwilling to collaborate with refugees or may not recognize their certificates, Lack of documentation: Refugees may not have access to educational or identification documentation, Cultural barriers: Refugees may face structural barriers related to gender and culture, Cost of attendance: The cost of attending university can be very high, and scholarships may not cover all expenses among other barriers. Through JRS, the SNHU program seeks to reduce these barriers. Elias is one of the successful students of the SNHU program. He now works with JRS as the IT Officer.
Explore JRS Tanzania’s findings on the challenges faced by children with disabilities (CWD) in refugee camps. On the International Day of the African Child, let’s highlight their struggles with violence, discrimination, and barriers to education, and advocate for inclusive, compassionate learning environments. Join us in supporting safe, empowering spaces for every child.
Une réunion d’information sur le projet « KAZE TWIYUNGE : Réponse intégrée pour favoriser la protection et la résilience des rapatriés au Burundi » a été organisée ce 26 mars 2024 à Makamba.
Know more about how our education programmes in the Kenyan capital impact the lives of urban refugees and their families.
1 YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE THE WAR IN SUDAN BEGAN. With nearly 10 million displaced people, widespread trauma, food insecurity, and insufficient resources for NGOs to meet the population’s needs, Sudan remains one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world today.
The book “I Will Tell You My Story: Voices of Eastern African Girls” goes beyond a small communications and advocacy initiative of JRS Eastern Africa: it is a scholastic material used globally! Different schools in the world, through our partnering platform Educate Magic for teachers around the globe, has helped us develop some materials that youths in class have already been using. Read one of the examples in here
One way to honor Autism Awareness Day is by recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the autism community. Whether it’s through innovative research, advocacy efforts, or creating inclusive environments, there are countless individuals and groups making a positive impact in the lives of those with autism.
Read the article on Int’l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. There is an urgent need that persists to combat racism & discrimination, while parents navigate conversations to empower children & foster hope for a better, inclusive future.
Découvrez comment l’entrepreneuriat offre de nouvelles opportunités aux réfugiés urbains au Burundi. Suivez l’histoire de Bernadette, une réfugiée congolaise qui a transformé sa vie grâce à JRS Burundi.
