I found this post interesting for two reasons. One: I had no idea that Africa's largest refugee camp was located in Kenya--let alone, I had no idea that it is mainly Somalians that live in the refugee camp. Two: I think this is a fantastic thing to do! It gives refugees the opportunity to better themselves, build a future for themselves and help society out. In a continent like Africa where the numbers of educated are still low, this new university helps provide hope for many--especially those who have lost their home because of war and poverty. Also, educated women are more likely to have children that survive childhood. This is a great solution and I think Kenya and the refugees will only benefit.
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2012/1027/In-world-first-biggest-refugee-camp-gets-university
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ReplyDeleteStories like these are hard to come by in a country so entrenched in hopelessness. I do give them credit for making moves in the right direction. By educating those in the refugee camp, survival rate may increase.
I love these uplifting articles because as Jenn said they are hard to come by when talking about Africa.Creating a university in a place where the people literally and figuratively have no where to go is a great idea, and will up the countries low education rate as well as give the people of the refugee camp hope and direction.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone who has commented to far. It is great to see something good happen in a whole lot of bad going on. Let's hope that this can be a start for better education and higher education rates for these people.
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