Refugee Lesson Plans, Resources and Connections for Teachers
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Why is the current refugee crisis so important?
How are refugees migrating?
Where are refugees traveling to/from?
According to CNN the number of displaced people is 65.3 million people, higher than post World War II.
Refugees encounter many obstacles and set-backs when trying to seek asylum. Many do not make it to their destination. Others are turned away when they get there.
How might we create a better migration experience
for these refugees?
Where are Refugees granted Asylum?
According to Amnesty International
"More than 4.5 million refugees from Syria are in just five countries Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt:
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Turkey hosts 2.5 million refugees from Syria, more than any other country worldwide
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Lebanon hosts approximately 1.1 million refugees from Syria which amounts to around one in five people in the country
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Jordan hosts approximately 635,324 refugees from Syria, which amounts to about 10% of the
population
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Iraq where 3.9 million people are already internally displaced hosts 245,022 refugees from Syria
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Egypt hosts 117,658 refugees from Syria"
Building Empathy: Life from the perspective of a Syrian Refugee
If refugees and immigrants are given asylum, they still have many obstacles to overcome. The video, "Welcome to Canada," by The Atlantic highlights some of these struggles. Additionally, Erica Schultz from the Seattle Times gives an account of the first 30 days of a Refugee's life after being resettled.
What struggles and obstacles do refugees
still need to overcome if they are placed in a new country?
A Long Walk to Freedom
Thousands of refugees walk 180 km to seek asylum in Germany. Watch their journey to experience a moment of Empathy for these refugees.
How can I help?
Google and UNHCR Teamed up to provide this great resource which gives perspective on Syria before and after the war. It also shows ways you can help. Click the image to go to the site.
What are people doing to help?
Refuge Coffee Co. :
More than just good coffee
Across the world different groups have varying levels of involvement in trying to help the refugees. Germany has accepted more refugees that most other countries. The efforts of small organizations can go a long way as well. In the US, Clarkston, Georgia, is often referred to as "the most diverse city in America", due to its identification as a refugee resettlement program location. Two groups stand out in trying to build community for refugees in Clarkston: Refuge Coffee Co and The Fugees Family . Both are working towards creating a welcome for refugees.
How might you welcome newcomers
to your community?
