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Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp
With nearly half of the global refugee population under the age of 18, the importance of education in protracted refugee situations is universally recognized. This thesis will examine the impact of education in protracted refugee situations, by looking education in terms of economic opportunity and...
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| description | With nearly half of the global refugee population under the age of 18, the importance of education in protracted refugee situations is universally recognized. This thesis will examine the impact of education in protracted refugee situations, by looking education in terms of economic opportunity and its role in the search for durable solutions. For this purpose, thirty four Somali refugees living in Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen were interviewed on the topics of education and employment. What became evident during the course of the research was that for the Somali refugees residing in Kharaz, education is measured in more than simple economic terms; it provides a tangible goal along with hope for a better future. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-2038 Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp Lack, Stephen With nearly half of the global refugee population under the age of 18, the importance of education in protracted refugee situations is universally recognized. This thesis will examine the impact of education in protracted refugee situations, by looking education in terms of economic opportunity and its role in the search for durable solutions. For this purpose, thirty four Somali refugees living in Kharaz refugee camp in southern Yemen were interviewed on the topics of education and employment. What became evident during the course of the research was that for the Somali refugees residing in Kharaz, education is measured in more than simple economic terms; it provides a tangible goal along with hope for a better future. 2012-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1039 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2038/viewcontent/Lack_Stephen_Thesis_Jan_202013_900093965.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Refugees Refugees Somali |
| spellingShingle | Refugees Refugees Somali Lack, Stephen Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title | Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title_full | Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title_fullStr | Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title_full_unstemmed | Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title_short | Is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations? a case study of Somali refugees in Kharaz refugee camp |
| title_sort | is education beneficial in protracted refugee situations a case study of somali refugees in kharaz refugee camp |
| topic | Refugees Refugees Somali |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1039 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2038/viewcontent/Lack_Stephen_Thesis_Jan_202013_900093965.pdf |
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