Education in Emergencies
Child Soldier
A lesson plan with five activities focused on child soldiers. Students will learn how and why children are recruited into armed conflict and explore their feelings through a powerful story and discussions. They will consider the thoughts and feelings...
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The Colonial Roots of Inequity and the Need for Culturally Relevant, Community Centered Education in Uganda
In this video from 2020, Teach For Uganda alumnus Charles Obore shares his reflections on the colonial roots of inequity, the need for culturally relevant education, and community-centered leadership.
Education in Emergencies
Syria: Building a School From the Rubble
A lesson focused on the Syrian conflict that began in 2011. Fierce fighting and bombing have left the city of Raqqa in ruins. In 2018, a group of teenagers decided that, rather than waiting for others to rebuild the city’s schools, they would create ...
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Earning Trust: Relationship Building with Vulnerable Young People
This video from 2013 portrays how we can't effectively work to empower young people without building relationships with them first. Watch this video to learn from former youth worker Susie Gray's approach to building relationships with students.