Last year more than 80 million people around the world were forced to flee their homes, with approximately half of these refugees falling under the age of 18. Violence and conflict are the main reasons people seek refuge, contributing to the crisis.
Drain on host countries, with pressure on resources such as food, housing, education, and healthcare
Well-being and new revenues from taxes paid to receiving countries
Strains on host country’s infrastructure, schools and increase of prices
New customs enriching existing culture of host countries
An estimated annual cost of US$4.85 billion globally
Reduction in labour shortages and new skills entering labour market in the refugee resettlement regions
At 5 years old, Sophie Cruz, gained national attention when she gave Pope Francis a letter asking him to advocate for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Since then, she is an advocate for immigration rights. Cruz's activism is geared toward ensuring the continuance of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program, which would allow her parents to remain in the United States legally.
Skoun Association's prevention program in Beirut aims to help refugee youth through art therapy within schools.
They are offering young people the opportunity to express themselves freely, without judgment or evaluation of their work. These programs focus on promoting protective factors supporting healthy and positive youth development
Create a collage of geographic areas where people were forced to flee, demonstrating the resulting consequences in those countries.
Create a network of young volunteers to provide classes and entertainment to children in refugee camps
