SUMMARY
Imagine a world where half of the refugee children are denied the right to education, where their hopes and dreams are shattered before they even have a chance to soar. This is the reality that refugee children live with everyday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that the probability of refugees accessing higher education is distressingly low, at less than 5%, and the odds are even more disheartening for young girls.
Tragically, numerous challenges such as lack of funding, mentorship, and access to opportunities and resources impede refugees' access to higher education. In the face of adversity, however, hope shines through organizations such as TWEENS (Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students).TWEENS, through the support of donors, has built a Center that brings hundreds of young people across the camp and in local communities together through its rich library offering, computers, wifi, and game activities. These services need to be maintained yearly for its operations. This is why TWEENS has launched a compelling fundraising campaign with a bold ambition to raise $4000 to support its initiatives in Tongogara Refugee Camp, Zimbabwe. This initiative aims to enhance education outcomes for refugees and provide them with the opportunities they deserve.
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request for your support in helping us unlock the full potential of these brave young souls. Your contribution will pave the way for a brighter future, not only for them but for generations to come. You can show your support by making a one time donation, a pledge and even share our cause with your network. The TWEENS Center is in dire need of more laptops, tablets, a good camera cell phone for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. So, we will be accepting the above listed gadgets as well.
Funds Breakdown (Total Funds being raised $4,000)
1. Cost of Internet bundle for the TWEENS Center ($200 per month for one year) - $2,400
2. TWEENS Coordinator Stipend ($50 per month for one year) - $600
3. Daily Operation materials (whiteboard markers, cleaning, stationeries e.t.c) - $500
4. Costs beyond tuition for refugee students at USAP Community School - $500
5, We are seeking donations of laptops, tablets, a cell phone with a good camera for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. These essential resources will empower refugee individuals with access to knowledge, connectivity, and the means to preserve important materials.
*USAP Community School is dedicated to providing a transformative education to talented and motivated young people who have no opportunities to access quality education. USAPCS recruits students from Tongogara Camp and currently sponsors seven refugee students. Funds raised on item (4) will cover the costs for transportation of students from the camp to USAP Community School.
CHALLENGES
The path to education is often riddled with countless challenges for refugees. Take the young people of Tongogara Refugee Camp, for instance. Their dreams of progressing to high school are hindered by a myriad of obstacles. Their parents, struggling to make ends meet, cannot afford private tutoring sessions that would provide additional support beyond the classroom. The school libraries lack modern and updated textbooks, depriving them of valuable resources. With limited access to fast internet and laptops, their research capabilities are severely limited. Furthermore, the absence of role models and mentors in the camp leaves them feeling adrift, lacking guidance and inspiration.
These challenges have dire consequences. Many students fail the national leaving exams on their first attempt, causing them to lose hope and drop out of school. The high dropout rates give rise to a host of social ills, such as early marriages, drug abuse, and prostitution. It is a heart-wrenching cycle that perpetuates despair and hinders the progress of a lot of young people in the camp..
SOLUTION
In 2020, a group of high school refugee students founded TWEENS—Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students. This student-run non-profit organization is a beacon of light, dedicated to providing free tutoring services and enrichment opportunities to empower the youth of Tongogara Refugee Camp through education and mentorship. TWEENS goes above and beyond tutoring, offering scholarship information, a study center, internet access, laptops, after-school recreational activities like chess and table tennis, and creating volunteering opportunities for its members. Moreover, TWEENS provides vital resources such as exam fees, textbooks, and free lessons for those who had to drop out of college, enabling them to retake their national leaving exams and continue their education.
IMPACT
The impact of this remarkable initiative is profound and far-reaching. It breathes new life into the dreams of refugee students who had lost all hope. Through education, we witness a transformation not only within these young individuals but also in the refugee communities they
call home. Students who have availed themselves of TWEENS' resources have shown remarkable improvement in their grades, reigniting a flicker of hope within their hearts. Education acts as a shield, keeping them away from the perils of drug abuse, early marriages, and unintended pregnancies. It bestows upon them the resilience, sustainability, and peace that our world so desperately needs. Together, let us build a world where education has a right, not a distant dream—a world where hope prevails and every refugee child can spread their wings and soar.
SUMMARY
Imagine a world where half of the refugee children are denied the right to education, where their hopes and dreams are shattered before they even have a chance to soar. This is the reality that refugee children live with everyday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that the probability of refugees accessing higher education is distressingly low, at less than 5%, and the odds are even more disheartening for young girls.
Tragically, numerous challenges such as lack of funding, mentorship, and access to opportunities and resources impede refugees' access to higher education. In the face of adversity, however, hope shines through organizations such as TWEENS (Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students).TWEENS, through the support of donors, has built a Center that brings hundreds of young people across the camp and in local communities together through its rich library offering, computers, wifi, and game activities. These services need to be maintained yearly for its operations. This is why TWEENS has launched a compelling fundraising campaign with a bold ambition to raise $4000 to support its initiatives in Tongogara Refugee Camp, Zimbabwe. This initiative aims to enhance education outcomes for refugees and provide them with the opportunities they deserve.
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request for your support in helping us unlock the full potential of these brave young souls. Your contribution will pave the way for a brighter future, not only for them but for generations to come. You can show your support by making a one time donation, a pledge and even share our cause with your network. The TWEENS Center is in dire need of more laptops, tablets, a good camera cell phone for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. So, we will be accepting the above listed gadgets as well.
Funds Breakdown (Total Funds being raised $4,000)
1. Cost of Internet bundle for the TWEENS Center ($200 per month for one year) - $2,400
2. TWEENS Coordinator Stipend ($50 per month for one year) - $600
3. Daily Operation materials (whiteboard markers, cleaning, stationeries e.t.c) - $500
4. Costs beyond tuition for refugee students at USAP Community School - $500
5, We are seeking donations of laptops, tablets, a cell phone with a good camera for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. These essential resources will empower refugee individuals with access to knowledge, connectivity, and the means to preserve important materials.
*USAP Community School is dedicated to providing a transformative education to talented and motivated young people who have no opportunities to access quality education. USAPCS recruits students from Tongogara Camp and currently sponsors seven refugee students. Funds raised on item (4) will cover the costs for transportation of students from the camp to USAP Community School.
CHALLENGES
The path to education is often riddled with countless challenges for refugees. Take the young people of Tongogara Refugee Camp, for instance. Their dreams of progressing to high school are hindered by a myriad of obstacles. Their parents, struggling to make ends meet, cannot afford private tutoring sessions that would provide additional support beyond the classroom. The school libraries lack modern and updated textbooks, depriving them of valuable resources. With limited access to fast internet and laptops, their research capabilities are severely limited. Furthermore, the absence of role models and mentors in the camp leaves them feeling adrift, lacking guidance and inspiration.
These challenges have dire consequences. Many students fail the national leaving exams on their first attempt, causing them to lose hope and drop out of school. The high dropout rates give rise to a host of social ills, such as early marriages, drug abuse, and prostitution. It is a heart-wrenching cycle that perpetuates despair and hinders the progress of a lot of young people in the camp..
SOLUTION
In 2020, a group of high school refugee students founded TWEENS—Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students. This student-run non-profit organization is a beacon of light, dedicated to providing free tutoring services and enrichment opportunities to empower the youth of Tongogara Refugee Camp through education and mentorship. TWEENS goes above and beyond tutoring, offering scholarship information, a study center, internet access, laptops, after-school recreational activities like chess and table tennis, and creating volunteering opportunities for its members. Moreover, TWEENS provides vital resources such as exam fees, textbooks, and free lessons for those who had to drop out of college, enabling them to retake their national leaving exams and continue their education.
IMPACT
The impact of this remarkable initiative is profound and far-reaching. It breathes new life into the dreams of refugee students who had lost all hope. Through education, we witness a transformation not only within these young individuals but also in the refugee communities they
call home. Students who have availed themselves of TWEENS' resources have shown remarkable improvement in their grades, reigniting a flicker of hope within their hearts. Education acts as a shield, keeping them away from the perils of drug abuse, early marriages, and unintended pregnancies. It bestows upon them the resilience, sustainability, and peace that our world so desperately needs. Together, let us build a world where education has a right, not a distant dream—a world where hope prevails and every refugee child can spread their wings and soar.
SUMMARY
Imagine a world where half of the refugee children are denied the right to education, where their hopes and dreams are shattered before they even have a chance to soar. This is the reality that refugee children live with everyday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that the probability of refugees accessing higher education is distressingly low, at less than 5%, and the odds are even more disheartening for young girls.
Tragically, numerous challenges such as lack of funding, mentorship, and access to opportunities and resources impede refugees' access to higher education. In the face of adversity, however, hope shines through organizations such as TWEENS (Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students).TWEENS, through the support of donors, has built a Center that brings hundreds of young people across the camp and in local communities together through its rich library offering, computers, wifi, and game activities. These services need to be maintained yearly for its operations. This is why TWEENS has launched a compelling fundraising campaign with a bold ambition to raise $4000 to support its initiatives in Tongogara Refugee Camp, Zimbabwe. This initiative aims to enhance education outcomes for refugees and provide them with the opportunities they deserve.
We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request for your support in helping us unlock the full potential of these brave young souls. Your contribution will pave the way for a brighter future, not only for them but for generations to come. You can show your support by making a one time donation, a pledge and even share our cause with your network. The TWEENS Center is in dire need of more laptops, tablets, a good camera cell phone for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. So, we will be accepting the above listed gadgets as well.
Funds Breakdown (Total Funds being raised $4,000)
1. Cost of Internet bundle for the TWEENS Center ($200 per month for one year) - $2,400
2. TWEENS Coordinator Stipend ($50 per month for one year) - $600
3. Daily Operation materials (whiteboard markers, cleaning, stationeries e.t.c) - $500
4. Costs beyond tuition for refugee students at USAP Community School - $500
5, We are seeking donations of laptops, tablets, a cell phone with a good camera for pictures and social media uploads, a printer with scanning capability, and a laminator. These essential resources will empower refugee individuals with access to knowledge, connectivity, and the means to preserve important materials.
*USAP Community School is dedicated to providing a transformative education to talented and motivated young people who have no opportunities to access quality education. USAPCS recruits students from Tongogara Camp and currently sponsors seven refugee students. Funds raised on item (4) will cover the costs for transportation of students from the camp to USAP Community School.
CHALLENGES
The path to education is often riddled with countless challenges for refugees. Take the young people of Tongogara Refugee Camp, for instance. Their dreams of progressing to high school are hindered by a myriad of obstacles. Their parents, struggling to make ends meet, cannot afford private tutoring sessions that would provide additional support beyond the classroom. The school libraries lack modern and updated textbooks, depriving them of valuable resources. With limited access to fast internet and laptops, their research capabilities are severely limited. Furthermore, the absence of role models and mentors in the camp leaves them feeling adrift, lacking guidance and inspiration.
These challenges have dire consequences. Many students fail the national leaving exams on their first attempt, causing them to lose hope and drop out of school. The high dropout rates give rise to a host of social ills, such as early marriages, drug abuse, and prostitution. It is a heart-wrenching cycle that perpetuates despair and hinders the progress of a lot of young people in the camp..
SOLUTION
In 2020, a group of high school refugee students founded TWEENS—Together We Educationally Empower Non-Privileged Students. This student-run non-profit organization is a beacon of light, dedicated to providing free tutoring services and enrichment opportunities to empower the youth of Tongogara Refugee Camp through education and mentorship. TWEENS goes above and beyond tutoring, offering scholarship information, a study center, internet access, laptops, after-school recreational activities like chess and table tennis, and creating volunteering opportunities for its members. Moreover, TWEENS provides vital resources such as exam fees, textbooks, and free lessons for those who had to drop out of college, enabling them to retake their national leaving exams and continue their education.
IMPACT
The impact of this remarkable initiative is profound and far-reaching. It breathes new life into the dreams of refugee students who had lost all hope. Through education, we witness a transformation not only within these young individuals but also in the refugee communities they
call home. Students who have availed themselves of TWEENS' resources have shown remarkable improvement in their grades, reigniting a flicker of hope within their hearts. Education acts as a shield, keeping them away from the perils of drug abuse, early marriages, and unintended pregnancies. It bestows upon them the resilience, sustainability, and peace that our world so desperately needs. Together, let us build a world where education has a right, not a distant dream—a world where hope prevails and every refugee child can spread their wings and soar.
