Podcasts about Refugee children

Today's HeadlinesA look at Iran's influence in the Middle East as U.S.-Houthi conflict risesHeart for Lebanon helps 500 at-risk girlsPro-life ministry means valuing what God values

Tara Callaghan |  Professor of Psychology, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada "Fostering Prosociality in Refugee Children: An Intervention with Rohingya Children" Prosocial behavior is a distinguishing characteristic of human nature. Although prosocial behaviors emerge early in development, contextual factors play an important role in how these behaviors are manifested over development. A large body of research focuses on the trajectory of prosocial development across diverse cultures and investigating contexts that foster it. Against this backdrop of developmental research endeavoring to understand and enhance the cooperative side of humanity, is the catastrophic impact of profoundly negative forces on social-emotional development for children forced to flee from violent conflict. Close to half a million Rohingya children, whose families were forced to flee genocide in Myanmar, now live in the largest refugee camp in the world. To examine the resilience of human prosociality in the face of extreme adversity, we documented initial levels of prosociality in Rohingya refugee children living in a mega-camp (Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh) and the extent to which those levels were improved following a multifaceted intervention designed to foster prosociality. The research was a partnership between Rohingya community members with lived experience, humanitarian practitioners, and developmental researchers. (Continued - for the full ABSTRACT follow this link: https://bit.ly/cmbclecturecallaghan ) 00:00 Intro by Philippe Rochet, Professor of Psychology, Emory University 03:52 Lecture 46:38 Q&A Session  If you would like to become an AFFILIATE of the Center, please let us know.Follow along with us on Instagram | Threads | Facebook

They arrived 80 years ago, shaven-headed and uncertain. But the 733 Polish refugee children and about 100 caregivers were welcomed with open arms - in Pahiatua. The Tararua town will next week host some of the surviving few, and their descendants, to cement a bond of eight decades. Jimmy Ellingham has the story.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Mike Burnards, Analytical Strategist and Stefan van der Berg, Ministry Leader, Champion in Education for Refugee Children at  dia-LOGOS about escalating conflict in Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jody sits down with Estera Jurczyk to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the incredible impact the Love Does school in Warsaw, Poland is having on Ukrainian refugee children. Estera shares her personal journey and how it led her to a leadership role at the school. She also tells an inspiring story about how the book Love Does changed her life in a remarkable way. We hope you find this conversation as uplifting and insightful as we did! Don't forget to subscribe to the Love Does channel for more inspiring episodes. Learn more about our work and discover how you can get involved by visiting lovedoes.org #LoveDoes

Creating hope with every brushstroke, Max Frieder goes into refugee camps around the world to bring light into the darkest corners. Working with children who have experienced terrible trauma, to anyone with any doubt he shows that Art can change the world. In this inspiring and engaging episode, he talks to the musician Zea Stallings form the band The Copper Children. They discuss their shared history, personal journeys, and impactful work. Max, co-founder of Artolution, discusses his projects teaching art in refugee camps, while Zea shares insights on fostering community, creating social change, and the role of art in education and trauma recovery. They emphasize art's ability to develop leadership and resilience, making it a powerful tool for change. The episode concludes with a touching song, 'Art Can Change the World,' inspired by their dialogue. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/artcanchangetheworld https://www.thecopperchildren.com/ https://www.artolution.org/ LYRICS Art can change the world Art can change the world Paintbrush in a child's hand See her universe expand Color canvas with her love Sharing joy and creation Art can change the world Art can change the world Young man with his first guitar Transported to worlds afar Sharing songs with all the world Melodies so magical Art can change the world I can change the world Every moment is a chance to give To someone who's hurting Who's so deserving Of a miracle Art can change the world You can change the world Sculpture in refugee camps Reminds us of our humanness Come together as one blood See what we're capable of Art can change the world We can change the world // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

A new study has found children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, causing repercussions which could carry into adulthood. Researchers say a collaborative response is needed from government, early-education providers and providers of settlement services. - Нове дослідження показало, що діти з сімей мігрантів і біженців мають більшу ймовірність бути вразливими у розвитку, коли починають школу, що спричиняє наслідки, які можуть перенестись у доросле життя. Дослідники кажуть, що потрібна спільна відповідь з боку уряду, постачальників ранньої освіти та постачальників послуг поселення.

A new research reveals that the rate or number of migrant and refugee children attending early-childhood education is lower compared to Australian children. - Lumabas sa isang bagong research na mababa ang antas o bilang ng mga batang migrante at refugee na pumapasok sa early-childhood education kumpara sa isang bata sa Australia.

A new study has found children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be developmentally vulnerable when starting school, causing repercussions which could carry into adulthood. Researchers say a collaborative response is needed from government, early-education providers and providers of settlement services.

In this episode we delve into the lives of Rohingya refugee children, exploring their struggles, resilience, and the hopes they carry for a brighter future. The Rohingya crisis, one of the world's most dire humanitarian situations, has left countless families displaced and seeking refuge. As of September 2023, a total of 965,467 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been officially registered and provided documentation through collaboration between the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR. Notably, over half of the registered refugees (52%) are children.In an exclusive interview, Professor Mahbub Alam Prodip, who has worked closely with the Rohingya refugee children, speaks about the unimaginable challenges they face and how education serves as a potential lifeline to a brighter future.Guest : Mahbub Alam Prodip (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8340-6812), a Lecturer at Acknowledge Education in Australia and Associate Professor in Public Administration at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, specializes in gender and politics, particularly in local-level politics in India and Bangladesh. A Ph.D. holder in Peace Studies from the University of New England, he is a prominent feminist scholar and a leading authority on refugee education in South Asia, with numerous publications and an edited book on the subject.Like the show? Please review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkarConnect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

The extraordinary coach who started a football team but built something much bigger.One day when Luma Mufleh was driving home to Atlanta, Georgia, she came across a group of barefoot boys playing football in the street, using a raggedy old ball and rocks for goalposts. They reminded her of how she played at home in Jordan and she asked to join their game. The Fugees Family football team was born. Luma Mufleh has written a book about her extraordinary story, Believe in Them: One Woman's Fight for Justice for Refugee Children.Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Helen FitzhenryGet in tough: lieveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp: 0044 330 678 2784

The conflict in Sudan between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reignited ethnic violence in West Darfur, where the RSF is accused of committing acts of ethnic cleansing against the Masalit community. More than 400,000 Sudanese have already crossed the border into Chad, most of them women and children, and they're facing huge food shortages. Some children are too weak to even eat because they're undernourished. Many are traumatised by what they've witnessed and are using drawings to express their pain. Our correspondents report.

Candace enlisted in the military, attending Officer Candidate School to earn her commission in the U.S. Army. Her assignments include service with the Joint Special Operations Command and the 18th Airborne Corps. She is a combat veteran and was part of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.     For the past 15 years, Candace has served at both the local and international level through mission trips and service projects. In August 2021, Candace and her husband joined other volunteers in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., to assist with the evacuation of our Allies from Afghanistan. She served as the site manager for the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, serving approximately 15,000 Afghans.  She is currently the Chief Operations Officer for The Black Feather Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on helping refugee children acclimate to their new environment through sports.   Candace has been married for 23 years to retired Special Forces (SF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Joe Cieslo.  They have three biological children and are also the legal guardians of three Afghan Refugee minors.  She was awarded a 4-year, full scholarship to play for Georgetown University Women's Basketball Team, that became the Big East Co-Champion and a Sweet 16 participant in 1993. Sponsored By: Diesel Jack Media: https://dieseljackmedia.com/ Warrior Rising: http://www.warriorrising.org The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab. You can find this episode wherever podcasts are streamed:  Itunes: https://apple.co/3MrPlNE Spotify: http://bit.ly/43dBUGS Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mf56wD Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZRY7Hq TikTok: http://bit.ly/3A0bhrL Nick Palmisciano Facebook: https://bit.ly/43h4erR Twitter: https://bit.ly/40SKQ2N

Meet Ash Perrin, founder and CEO of The Flying Seagull Project! In 2017, Ash charmed the TEDxJacksonville stage with his powerful message of how playing and laughter heals the mind and body. Now, five years later, Ash comes to Lifeyness with the same unique mix of empathy, charisma, and sense fun! See the TED talk here! Website: www.theflyingseagullproject.com Facebook: facebook.com/FlyingSeagulls Instagram (and Threads): instagram.com/FlyingSeagullUK Twitter: twitter.com/FlyingSeagullUK   The Flying Seagull Project is a unique team of artists, performers, play specialists and fun-devotees, dedicated to ensuring no childhood passes without proper play, big belly-laughs and everyone feeling valuable. The Flying Seagulls work across the UK and around the world, sharing circus, music, art, dance and play experiences with children affected by poverty, war, isolation and illness. Since 2008, they've met more than 330,000 children in refugee camps, orphanages, institutions, refugees, hospices and community centres in 24 countries across four continents. The Flying Seagulls transform the most challenging environments into places where children can feel safe and happy, replacing fear and uncertainty with positive human connections based on respect, happiness and laughter.   Music Credit: "Song for a New Beginning" by William Claeson Follow me on Instagram @book_of_lifeyness

Luma Mufleh is an activist, twice-published author, entrepreneur, coach, and thought leader in refugee and English Language Learner Education. As an asylee, as well as daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma continues to draw on her personal experiences to fuel her passion for empowering refugees and immigrant children through education. In 2006, she founded Fugees Family, the only network of schools in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education. Luma's work is not only changing the lives of children and families, but also shifting the narrative around refugees from one of fear to one of courage and resilience. Her TED Talk on educational justice has been viewed more than 1.8 million times and she is the author of two books, 2022's Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children and the recently released memoir From Here. Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield teacher-consultants William King and Jessica Baldizon conduct the interview.

Luma Mufleh is an activist, twice-published author, entrepreneur, coach, and thought leader in refugee and English Language Learner Education. As an asylee, as well as daughter and granddaughter of Syrian refugees, Luma continues to draw on her personal experiences to fuel her passion for empowering refugees and immigrant children through education. In 2006, she founded Fugees Family, the only network of schools in the U.S. dedicated to refugee and immigrant education. Luma's work is not only changing the lives of children and families, but also shifting the narrative around refugees from one of fear to one of courage and resilience. Her TED Talk on educational justice has been viewed more than 1.8 million times and she is the author of two books, 2022's Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children and the recently released memoir From Here. Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield teacher-consultants William King and Jessica Baldizon conduct the interview.

Tattooist Tanya Buxton has seen first hand what a difference some ink can make to body confidence. And for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery, Tanya's work on areola tattoos has been life-changing. Mick caught up with her to chat about the hugely positive response from the women who have them, the frustration that comes from social media platforms censoring her work, and why she founded the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance. In Jenny Off The Blocks, Jen chats to Luma Mufleh, CEO and founding director of the Fugees Family, and author of the new book Believe In Them: One Woman's Fight For Justice for Refugee Children, about football as a route to empowerment.Hannah's taking a walk down Tanya McQuoid memory lane in this week's Rated or Dated, as the team revisits 1953's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and there's good news and – hang on! – good news, in this week's Bush Telegraph.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grade 8 students of St. Demetrius Catholic School are in many ways like every other class – they're nervous about going to high school, but excited for graduation. They're also mostly refugees from the war in Ukraine, so they are also grappling with learning a new language and culture, and trying to set up a new life without knowing how long they'll be here.The Globe's education reporter Caroline Alphonso tells us the stories of some of these students, what they went through to get here and what it's like starting a new phase of their lives somewhere they never thought they would be.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

A new report from UN global fund Education Cannot Wait (ECW) warns there are 224 million children and adolescents now in desperate need of education support: around 72 million are out of school because of conflict, crisis, and other emergencies.Yasmine Sherif, ECW's Executive Director, spoke to UN News's Abdelmonem Makki about the fundraising challenge of helping the huge influx or refugees fleeing into Chad from Sudan, as well as the continuing crisis for girls' education in Afghanistan.

There are more than 26 million people in the world today who are living as refugees; half of whom are children. Oftentimes, they live in exile, without a permanent home. What happens to them? Sarah Dryden-Peterson's book, "Right Where We Belong: How Refugee Teachers and Students Are Changing the Future of Education," takes on this topic. She's an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the founder and director of Refugee REACH, which promotes research, education, and action for refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The book chronicles the story of two unaccompanied migrant children as they make the dangerous journey to the U.S. Children's author and illustrator Erika Meza shares the inspiration behind the book and why she thought it was important to shed light on the topic.

Many Syrian families in Turkey face school enrollment challenges due to a Turkish law that says no more than 30% of schoolchildren in a single class can be foreigners. Families in border cities like Gaziantep say their children are being turned away with few alternatives.

Today Scott talks about the skill he sees in his son to just keep going, even if it isn't fast. The time he got blackmailed from his own web designer who pulled their website until he was paid. Oh man, that one was rough. Shoutouts to runners in Sweden and Japan. One who ran for refugees and one who is running while serving. A good, quick workout for core and upper body. Enjoy the show and share it up if you are liking it! Thanks!

JAMA Pediatrics Editors' Summary by Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, and Alison A. Galbraith, MD, MPH, Associate Editor, for the November 7, 2022, issue. Related Content: Risk of Psychiatric Disorders Among Refugee Children and Adolescents Living in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Effect of Text Messaging Parents of School-Aged Children on Outdoor Time to Control Myopia

Every four years, the Street Children's World Cup is held to raise awareness of the world's most vulnerable children. This year, 28 teams from 24 countries took part in the tournament in Qatar on October 8-15, one month before the FIFA World Cup - Setiap empat tahun, Piala Dunia anak jalanan digelar untuk meningkatkan kesadaran terhadap anak-anak paling rentan di dunia. Tahun ini, sebanyak 28 tim dari 24 negara ikut ambil bagian dalam turnamen di Qatar pada 8-15 Oktober, satu bulan sebelum Piala Dunia FIFA.

Every four years, the Street Child Football World Cup sees teams compete to raise awareness for some of the world's most vulnerable children and this year, 28 teams representing 24 countries took part in the tournament in Qatar, ahead of November's FIFA World Cup.

The Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group has published more than 200 reviews and, in May 2022, they added a new review of community‐based interventions for improving the mental health of refugee children and adolescents in high‐income countries. One of the authors, Noortje Uphoff who works with the Group at the University of York in the UK, tells us more in this podcast.

The Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group has published more than 200 reviews and, in May 2022, they added a new review of community‐based interventions for improving the mental health of refugee children and adolescents in high‐income countries. One of the authors, Noortje Uphoff who works with the Group at the University of York in the UK, tells us more in this podcast.

Dr Joe Savage with Roads of Hope talked about his humanitarian projects with refugee children in the Ukraine

Daniel Ameny arrived in Uganda as a refugee from DRC when he was only ten years old. Today he is 35 and helping other refugee children in the country get an education, through the local MCC partner organization that he helped found. "Education is my only hope, was my only hope to change my life," he says. On this episode, we bring you Daniel's story. Full transcript here: https://mcc.org/sites/mcc.org/files/media/episode_32-daniel_ameny.pdf

Through research on underperforming 'stuck' schools, the podcast explores factors that contribute to educational inequity and how education systems can support refugee and other disadvantaged children attending these schools. Full show notes: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/sep/how-can-we-prevent-refugee-children-getting-stuck-educational-inequity-rftrw-s17e02

Global Village Project is a nonprofit school that provides tuition-free academic year long schooling for refugee girls of middle school age. This remarkable school serves 40-50 refugee learners from all over the world and is the only school in the U.S. dedicated to addressing the educational needs of young female refugees. Join us today as Elizabeth Elango, the CEO and Head of School, tells us what day-to-day life is like for these young women attending school and the obstacles they are overcoming to thrive. 

At the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Joanna Białobrzeska admitted 28 students to the school and hired 8 teachers from Ukraine. The principal of Didasko School, Joanna Białobrzeska is an author of highly valued curricula, educational books and textbooks for children. Part two of Joanna Białobrzeska's conversation about the traumatic experiences of children from Ukraine. - Na początku inwazji Rosji na Ukrainę, Joanna Białobrzeska przyjęła do szkoły 28 uczniów i zatrudniła 8 nauczycielek z Ukrainy. Joanna Białobrzeska jest dyrektorką i właścicielką szkoły Didasko oraz autorem wysoko cenionych programów nauczania i książek edukacyjnych oraz podręczników dla dzieci.Część druga rozmowy Joanny Białobrzeskiej o traumatycznych przeżyciach dzieci z Ukrainy.

At the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Joanna Białobrzeska admitted 28 students to the school and hired 8 teachers from Ukraine. The principal of Didasko School, Joanna Białobrzeska is an author of highly valued curricula, educational books and textbooks for children. - Na początku inwazji Rosji na Ukrainę,  Joanna Białobrzeska przyjęła do szkoły 28 uczniów i zatrudniła 8 nauczycielek z Ukrainy. Joanna Białobrzeska jest dyrektorką i właścicielką szkoły Didasko oraz autorem wysoko cenionych programów nauczania i książek edukacyjnych oraz podręczników dla dzieci. 

I came across the work of our guest today, Luma Mufleh, back in 2019. Even then, I was enchanted by the story of how she created Fugees Academy, a successful private school in Georgia for refugee children who are too often overlooked and underserved in traditional district schools. But I recently finished reading Luma's newly released book, Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children, which joins the story of Fugees Academy with her own powerful story as an immigrant, entrepreneur, soccer coach, school founder and change maker, and wife and mother. Truthfully, Learning America is one of the most extraordinary books I have read in awhile, and it should definitely be on the top of your list of books to read this summer.  Fugees Family Luma Mufleh's 2017 TED Talk

One out of every 95 people on Earth has fled their home because of conflict or persecution. What is the experience of leaving – when you'd rather stay – and resettling in a place where everything is foreign? In this episode, people who came to America as refugees share their stories of heartbreak, healing, and new friendships. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Guests: Warda Mohamed Abdullahi, Somalian refugee, author of "Warda: My Journey from the Horn of Africa to a College Education" Luma Mufleh, founder of Fugees Family, author of "Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children" Liz Jevtic-Somlai, Associate Director at Their Story is Our Story Aden Batar, Services Director at Catholic Community Services of Utah

Refugee Children: How Dental Hygienists Help Welcome Them to New Country By Syeda Ijaz, RDH, BDS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/refugee-children-how-dental-hygienists-help-welcome-them-to-new-country/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Check out the exciting new research that shows LISTERINE® Antiseptic is 4.6x more effective than floss for sustained plaque reduction above the gumline*1. Learn more at https://rdh.tv/attackplaque Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/ *Flossing by a dental hygienist. Sustained plaque reduction after dental prophylaxis 1. Reference: Bosma ML, McGuire JA, Sunkara A, Sullivan P, Yoder A, Milleman J, Milleman K. Efficacy of professional flossing, supervised flossing and mouth rinsing regimens on plaque and gingivitis: a 12-week, randomized clinical trial. Accepted manuscript. J Dent Hyg.

Charity Nebbe talks to a Des Moines family with strong Ukrainian roots about their efforts to help Ukrainian refugee children, and Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller talks about the benefits of time spent in nature.

Karl Qualls joined Eoghan and Alan to discuss his book Stalin's Niños: Educating Spanish Civil War Refugee Children in the Soviet Union Here they talk about how the 3,000 Spanish children ended up in the USSR and what happened during their childhood there. They also speak about the education they received and why they were considered hero children in the eyes of the Soviet Union. They also explore why it was important for them to keep their Spanish culture but also develop a Soviet way of thinking. Finally, they explore what we can learn from this in the context of today's war in Ukraine. You can buy the book here

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson had the chance to sit down with two refugee liaisons from the Granite School District, Danjuma Alcala and Ghasaq Maiber. She was so impressed with the work they do and the people they are, that she wanted to share the whole of the interview here. They talked about the hundreds of refugee children in the Granite District, the 100 languages spoken, the challenges the children, their families and their teachers face. Broader than that, they talked about what all refugees need and want more than anything else. It's not a job or money or even food. It's friendship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lumah Mufleh on LEARNING AMERICA: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children. And for Earth Day Peter Kalmus discusses Being the Change. The post Luma Mufleh, LEARNING AMERICA & Peter Kalmus, BEING THE CHANGE appeared first on Writer's Voice.

David Shuster hosts. Luma Mufleh, Author of ""Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children"", talks about her experience as a refugee working with children of refugees in the US. Economy Reporter Ben Winck joins to break down what the great resignation means, and what it means for workers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"[The author is] an influential educational leader and activist.... [This is] an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Emily and Chris were honored to have the opportunity to talk with author Amy Bloom about her new memoir, IN LOVE: A Memoir of Love and Loss about Amy and her husband Brian Ameche's love and his decision to end his life after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Both Book Cougars are captivated by this beautifully written memoir about love, the agony of dealing with Alzheimer's, and choosing to end one's life in a society that has no viable options. We are currently doing a buddy read of MAUD MARTHA by Gwendolyn Brooks. We also have an upcoming buddy read in the works with Our Mystery Man, John Valeri. The three of us will discuss DEATH ON THE NILE by Agatha Christie and the new Kenneth Branagh movie adaptation. If you'd like to join us in either of these buddy reads, we have discussion threads on our Goodreads group page. Reminder that our next readalong is TWO OLD WOMEN: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival by Velma Wallis. Check out our show notes for a list of all the books, places, and dates mentioned in this episode: https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2022/episode153. Shoutouts! —The Children on the Hill, Jennifer McMahon (forthcoming April 26, 2022) —Hungry Heart, Jennifer Weiner (audio) —Miss Grief and Other Stories by Constance Fenimore Woolson, ed Anne Boyd Rioux —The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner (forthcoming May 10, 2022) —Stellaluna by Janell Cannon —Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins —Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho —The Murder of Mr. Wickham, Claudia Gray (forthcoming May 3, 2022) —Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh —Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky (forthcoming June 14, 2022) —The Wise Women by Gina Sorell —Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow —A Tiny Upward Shove by Melissa Chadburn —Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez —Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott —House of Books in Kent, CT

Luma Mufleh, the founder of Fugees Family whose TED Talk on educational justice for refugee families has been viewed more than 1.7 million times, discusses what it's like being dropped into a classroom when you don't know English, what supports we should provide to students who are refugees, and how we can focus on the assets that refugees bring to our schools and our society. Luma's new book is Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children.

Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children by Luma Mufleh It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join. The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?” Learning America traces the story of how Mufleh grew a group of kids into a soccer team and then into a nationally acclaimed network of schools for refugee children. The journey is inspiring and hard-won: Fugees schools accept only those most in need; no student passes a grade without earning it; the failure of any student is the responsibility of all. Soccer as a part of every school day is a powerful catalyst to heal trauma, create belonging, and accelerate learning. Finally, this gifted storyteller delivers provocative, indelible portraits of student after student making leaps in learning that aren't supposed to be possible for children born into trauma--stories that shine powerful light on the path to educational justice for all of America's most left-behind.

Jacob Soboroff shares how a Ukrainian literary publishing house is sending books and humanitarian aid to children refugees. Plus, Sheinelle Jones has the latest on how the comedy world is dealing with the aftermath of Oscars incident involving Chris Rock and Will Smith. And, Isaac Fitzgerald and Jasmine Guillory are sharing new book releases this Spring.

Open minds to question all things. Be Prepared For What May Come. Now more than ever join us on Telegram for updates and community!  Waking the Future Telegram Public Group: https://t.me/joinchat/uNi-dMIwsZlmMGEx   Waking the Future Telegram Channel (Updates): https://t.me/wakingthefuture   SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/waking-the-future   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WakingtheFuture?fan_landing=true   Contact us: wakingthefuture@protonmail.com   Flote: https://flote.app/user/WakingtheFuture   Odysee: https://odysee.com/@wakingthefuture:0   Brand New Tube: https://brandnewtube.com/@WakingtheFuture   Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/qL8XNwXppAZW/   Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/WakingTheFuture   Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/wakingthefuture1   Podbean Audio Only: https://wakingthefuture.podbean.com/  

Guest: Karl Qualls on Stalin's Niños: Educating Spanish Civil War Refugee Children in the Soviet Union, 1937-51 published by the University of Toronto Press. The post Spanish Civil War Refugee Children in the USSR appeared first on The Eurasian Knot.