For refugee girls in the Rwanda refugee settlement in Uganda, access to education is extremely limited. Not only do these girls not have access to technology, but the living conditions are extremely challenging. And they often go to bed hungry.
The Refugee Can Be: Tutoring Program provides academic and inspirational support, along with monthly food provisions to refugee girls and their families.
Along with dozens of student volunteers in Los Angeles, I’ve built key partnerships on the ground in Uganda,including with my co-founder, who is herself a refugee, to establish internet connection, purchase laptop computers and facilitate virtual tutoring sessions.
I’ve seen the impact of this program in the change of mindset in the community. Not only does the food provide nourishment, but by connecting food and education, the girls are now seen as breadwinners and celebrated for going to school.
The cause of girls education worldwide is one that I’m most passionate about. I’m so inspired hearing these girls talk about their hopes and dreams for the future.