Refugee Families
Our fab volunteers are still putting this page together, however we have made a start...
What is a refugee?
Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. They often have had to flee with little more than the clothes on their back, leaving behind homes, possessions, jobs and loved ones.
Refugees are defined and protected in international law. The 1951 Refugee Convention is a key legal document and defines a refugee as:
“someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.”
By the end of 2017, there were 25.4 million refugee men, women and children registered across the world.
Extract from the UN Refugee Agency UK
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To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage and victory.
Tennessee Office for Refugees
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Programme ideas
Squirrels & Beavers
People Paper Chains
Use the paper chain template to create a string of people. All the people need to be
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers
Through the years
Travel back in time to explore how Scouts have supported refugees and how their empathy for those in need has made a difference
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/through-the-years/
Hello, how are you?
Explore different languages and learn how to say welcoming phrases such as "hello", or "how are you?". Focus on languages used by refugees entering the UK. You can use free apps on your phone, such as Duolingo or LingoCards.
Badge links
Community Impact (Staged)
Check all the badge requirements at https://www.scouts.org.uk/information-for-parents/scout-badges
refugeecouncil.org.uk
Refugee Council UK