BACK TO BASICS
- pipprosser
- Oct 19, 2016
- 1 min read
Image Maranie Rae Photography
In emergency refugee camps like Zaatari, the prime focus is on providing the inhabitants with the 'basics'. The majority of Syrian refugees who now live permanently in the non-permanent Zaatari Refugee camp, fled their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs and the few items they could carry in a backpack.
The basics of a refugee camp are considered to be shelter, food, clothing, household items, water, hygiene facilities and health services (World Vision, 2016). World Vision also states,
"Children need a safe environment and a chance to play and go to
school."
What then constitutes the fundamentals of eduction in a refugee camp. What do children who are in a permanent state of liminality require?
Image Maranie Rae Photography
SAFEY - a safe and welcoming environment, free from physical harm and prejudice.
SUPPORT - support from teachers, peers and the community.
PURPOSE - every student needs a reason to continue their education. A goal.
HOPE - to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for them to pave their own way in the future.
"Education is vital to improving lives across a range of areas: whether it be in health, sanitation or gender equality, access to education leads to better outcomes and brighter futures" (CARE Organisation).
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