Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict, persecution, or natural disaster and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. Discussion questions and suggested activities are located throughout this resource.
The Following Short Film is Appropriate For All Grade Levels
After watching the following PSA New Together, students consider a time they were new to something to gain a better understanding of how a person immigrating from another country would feel.
The Following Resources are Recommended for Middle and High School Students
Learn more about refugees and the obstacles they face by watching the following short films.
Jayne Fleming, the leader of the Reed Smith Refugee Protection Project, offers legal and psychosocial support to some of Jordan’s most vulnerable refugees. (running time 9:56 minutes)
Bashir's Dream centers around Qusai Bashir Masaama, a 14-year-old Syrian refugee in Jordan who was shot in the back by a sniper while on a candy run. (running time 4:45 minutes)
Forced to adapt to new lives as refugees in Jordan's Zaatari camp, these three Syrians are making the best of things and staying positive. (running time 3:52 minutes)
Knowing they may never be able to return home, many refugees have decided to set out on the dangerous and perilous journey for a new life in Europe.
This expressionistic film offers the point of view of the refugees in crisis. Mantra chronicles the dangerous obstacles refugees face on their journeys. (running time 4:09 min)
What are some of the causes of the refugee crisis?
What are some challenges refugees face?
Learn about Dr. Hawa Abdi who opened her family's land to refugees during the civil war in Somalia, providing safety.
Dr. Hawa Abdi turned her family's land into a hospital to serve displaced Somalians during the civil war.
Art
Students analyze the mural below depicting refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, and Iraq.
After reading the short description of the three refugees, who now live in Maryland, students are encouraged to research the causes of the refugee crisis in each of these countries.
The Global Refugee Mural created by Joel Bergner with Action Ashe! Global Mural Project is in Maryland
Stories About Refugees
Rejina's Nepalese grandfather was forced to leave Butan with only the clothes on his back.
The following stories have text and audio allowing students to listen as they read along.
Stories from the Christian Science Monitor
Ukrainian Refugees
Click on the image below to discover how you can support the relief efforts for Ukraine.
What is the status of Ukrainian refugees today? Where have they settled and how have people in other countries helped them adjust to their new surroundings? What organizations are helping them?
Additional Refugee Stories From the Christian Science Monitor
Refugees come from all different areas of the world. What countries do other refugees come from and why?
 |
This Voting Rights resource was created by MY HERO Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer. |
Organizer created on 7/7/2022 11:30:39 AM by Laura Nietzer
Last edited 7/17/2023 10:06:48 AM by Laura Nietzer
