Sentences with phrase «syrian refugee children»

An auction conducted by Sotheby's will accompany the opening of the exhibition, the proceeds of which will fund Al Madad Foundation's affiliated education initiative Iqra» for disadvantaged Lebanese children, as well as Palestinian and Syrian refugee children in Lebanon.

This work has been donated by the artist to benefit the Friends of Kayany foundation, which supports schools for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon.

More than 500,000 Syrian refugee children suffer poverty and hunger.

In 2012, Caritas began implementing the program at private Christian schools across Jordan in order to provide free learning support services — all secular in nature — to Syrian refugee children, regardless of faith.

To accommodate the educational needs of the 300,000 Syrian refugee children and youth living in Jordan, the government adopted the UNHCR Education Strategy and required that all education programs include both Syrians and Jordanians.

From improving basic education in regions of Africa to providing much - needed education to Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, this article shows how eLearning for kids can positively impact children's lives around the world.

January 31, 2017 • Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children.

The study participants included 147 Syrian refugee children, ages 9 to 14.

«Digital games improve mental health, educational outcomes of Syrian refugee children.»

An NYU - Bahcesehir research team was the first to document the educational and mental health needs of Syrian refugee children, finding that an overwhelming majority are not enrolled in school in Turkey, partly as a result of language barriers, and about half suffer from PTSD and / or depression.

The study of Syrian refugee children, presented by researchers on June 6 at BAU International University in Washington, DC, suggests that digital games can be a cost - efficient and scalable approach to meeting the educational and psychological needs of refugee children.

The objective of Project Hope is to support Syrian refugee children in Turkey by providing them with digital game - based education opportunities to improve Turkish language proficiency, executive functions, and coding skills while decreasing their sense of despair and increasing hope.

The lighthearted moment came shortly after Cameron had said that the UK will take in more unaccompanied Syrian refugee children from Europe.

I just saw a fascinating tweet about a connection between Steve Jobs of Apple and the drowned Syrian refugee child.

Not exact matches

Many U.S. governors have set forth executive orders refusing any Syrian refugees, even children under 5 years old.

According to new reports from two U.N. agencies, the number of Syrian children now living as refugees is more than 1 million.

The film was captured by Syrian children in Jordan's Zaatari refugee camp, and shows what life is like as a refugee through their eyes.

Currently there are 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon; 50 percent are children, most of whom can't access Lebanon's education system.

Of the 19,324 Syrian refugees admitted to the US since 2012, 47 percent have been children thirteen years of age or under, while just 13 percent have been men aged 21 through 40.

The good news is that thousands of World Vision staff from around the world will continue their good work today - building wells, providing life - saving vaccinations, caring for Syrian refugees, partnering with communities to develop business and agricultural opportunities, lifting families out of poverty, and feeding, clothing, and sheltering vulnerable children.

And should we even consider the children whose childhoods are being lost in the Syrian refugee crisis?

«Given his distinguished service in the All - Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, his tireless work on behalf of those with disabilities, and his heroic support of Syrian child refugees, I can think of no better recipient of this prize in 2016 than Lord Dubs,» said Andrew Copson, BHA Chief Executive.

Our next piece examines claims by Paddy Ashdown that Syrian children who are brought to the UK under Cameron's refugee programme will be deported when they turn 18.

«That's why I am pleased to announce that we will now be working with the United Nations to identify the most vulnerable Syrian refugees - particularly women, girls and children - and those who have been subject to sexual violence in this conflict, to provide them with refuge here in Britain.»

Britain's decision to resettle some of the «most vulnerable» Syrian refugees has been welcomed by Save the Children, as it was «consistent with the UK Government's leadership».

Schumer said he dropped his reservations after a classified briefing assured him that it is working — that none of the 2,000 or so Syrian refugees admitted so far have been arrested or deported for terrorism, and that «the overwhelming majority are women, children and the elderly.»

In Lebanon, War Child Holland, a branch of the global NGO that assists children in conflict zones, is evaluating three efforts: a life skills program, a program to reduce parents» stress, and a World Health Organization — designed mental health intervention for Syrian refugees.

Children under age 14 make up nearly half of the Syrian refugees resettled in the U.S. Louisa Gouliamaki / AFP / Getty Images hide caption

Afineesky was with Aaron Butler who worked on editing the documentary that takes us onto the streets of Syria, to the shine a light on the plight children and Syrian refugees.

After fleeing their country's civil war, more than 10,000 Syrians — half of them children — are now refugees in Ontario, Canada.

Launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah — UAE and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children in June 2013, the Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of cChildren in June 2013, the Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of cChildren campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of childrenchildren.

Deema Jarrar, an education specialist in Jordan, agreed, and used an example from her experience — the massive influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan, including 180,000 school - age children — of how this would work.

About Big Heart: Launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah — UAE and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children in June 2013, the Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of cChildren in June 2013, the Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of cChildren campaign works to relieve the plight of Syrian refugees with specific focus on the needs of childrenchildren.

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Refugees have been all over the news recently — whether it's Syrian refugees in Europe, or tens of thousands of refugee children from Central America crossing the border into the U.S. via Mexico.

Safra is dedicated to working with new immigrant families with young children and continues her career as a member of Ryerson University's Lifeline Syria supporting the sponsorship and settlement of Syrian refugee families.

-- Founding and managing substance abuse centers for 20 years (1997 - present)-- Founding and managing HIV counseling and testing center, Hayat, in Giza Egypt (2009 - present)-- Seven years consultant in UNDP HIV / AIDS Program in The Arab States (HARPAS) including conducting training workshops and research activities in middle east and African Horn countries (2005 - 2012)-- One year experience with UNHCER in Syria (2011 - 2012)-- Two years consultant with COSV organization (Italian organization) working with Syrian refugees and Syrian civil activists in Lebanon and Turkey (2013 - 2014)-- Conducting training and supervision work with a group of psychologists and psychiatrists working with children and families living with HIV (UNICEFF Egypt 2016)-- Main consultant trainer with psychologists and social workers working with Gender Based Violence refugee children in Egypt (Terre Des Hmmes 2017)-- Three years weekly TV program on marriage and couple relations (2014 - present)-- Experience with three TV series by acting and writing (2015,2016,2017)-- Board member in the Association of Evolutionary Psychiatric and Group Work, and the Egyptian Association of Group Therapies and Processes

«Our program will be life - changing for millions of Syrian children and their families and this award is a recognition of the urgency and need to give refugee children a path forward.