Debra Laxton from the University of Chichester reflects on her trip to Kyaka II refugee settlement in Uganda with Children on the Edge. Working with our team, Debra has been helping to develop and evaluate a play-based programme assessment framework and tool that the local community are rolling out for their early years programme in Uganda.
  2 mins read time We are thrilled that Children on the Edge has been welcomed into the Global Schools Forum community. This network of organisations from around the world work to improve education outcomes for children in low and middle income countries.
 During Refugee Week 2024, St James' Primary School in Emsworth hosted an inspiring Enterprise Day to support Children on the Edge, raising nearly £400. Each class, from the youngest Puffins to the oldest Orcas, created and managed stalls from homemade crafts to games and refreshments. The day showcased the students' creativity and generosity, embodying the school's ethos that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
 Project Officer, Bristy Dey, pictured with Rohingya students in Kutupalong camp, Bangladesh  4 mins read time In the ‘mega camps’ of Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees are stuck living in one of the toughest environments on earth. There is little access to education and girls face pressure to stay home. But in spite of this, there is hope.
We hear from Bristy, one of our Project Officers in Bangladesh who shares what she and the team are doing to change attitudes and inspire girls to learn.  Tosmin, arrived in Kutupalong in 2017 after fleeing genocide in Myanmar. She began attending one of the learning centres we support here and has blossomed in the classroom and has high hopes for her future. Read her story...
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