REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PEOPLE

THE ISSUES:

By the end of 2009, an estimated 43,300,000 people were displaced across the world
- the highest figure in over 20 years.

     Uprooted by conflict, persecution and environmental
     disasters, refugees and IDPs (Internally displaced
     persons) face some of the toughest and most insecure
     living conditions known. Often with no food, water or
     shelter, education can be seen as a luxury. But
     education is a basic right, one that is vital in restoring
     hope and dignity to people and integral to rebuilding
     society. AET has been working within IDP camps in
     Somaliland and Central Southern Somalia, and with
     refugees in the UK to make sure that they too are able
                                                                             to access their right to education and training.

WHAT WE ARE DOING:

• Delivering literacy and numeracy classes in IDP
  camps where education is not normally available

• Providing skills training in IDP camps to enable
  people to find work and self-employment in areas
  such as mechanics and tailoring
 
• Supporting African refugees in the UK by providing
  advice on educational opportunities and educational
  funding

• Developing the capacity of African refugee
  organisations in the UK by providing training
  courses in research and advocacy skills

• Carrying out research into the educational and
  training needs of refugees within the UK