Keeping Refugee Children in School in Uganda

Overview

Back in 2017, over one million South Sudanese refugees had arrived in Uganda over the past year. Many ended up at the Bidi Bidi camp, the largest in the world. Joseph Munyambanza is a refugee who returned after studying in the U.S. to try to meet the education needs of refugee children in this resource-poor country, overwhelmed by new arrivals.

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 Discussion Questions

  1. What problems can you identify in this story? Are solutions presented?
  2. In what way might this story be relevant in your community?
  3. The school makes sure that all students are given a lunch, something that’s not always guaranteed in schools. Why does Munyambanza say lunch is such an important piece of the day for his students?
  4. The school tries to instill a sense of community in the students, especially after they’ve graduated. Why do you think this is prioritized, especially for a refugee community?

 Writing Prompts (250 Words)

Along with poverty, many students face stigma for being refugees. How can schools like Coburwas help change the social perception of refugees?