Independent Global Initiative | Cultivating Inclusive Higher Education Globally
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Join us @DulwichSingapore on 15 Jan for a one-day certificated course on Global Forced Migration, led by @OURRefugeeEd,
Yen Siow & Dr. Gül İnanç.
Sign up: ed.events/events/global-forc…
#RefugeeEducation #GlobalLearning #SDGs
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Recently, @EiM_Global & @in_dulwich hosted sessions where OUR’s Yen Siow & Dr. Gül Inanç shared how global citizenship grows when educators understand the barriers displaced learners face in accessing equitable, inclusive education. Learn more: dulwich.org/about-dulwich/ou…
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Excited to welcome Yen Siow as Co-Director at OUR!
A longtime collaborator, Yen brings years of experience in inclusive STEAM education & has been a strong advocate for OUR since 2018.
Learn more: initiativeour.org/
#RefugeeEducation #WelcomeYen
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
18 Mar 2025
It will empower them to uplift their families and communities. A heartfelt thank you to all who have made this possible. It is inspiring to see Singaporeans continue to step forward to contribute in many meaningful ways.
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
18 Mar 2025
This evening, I had the privilege of joining the organisers and partners of the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative for a meaningful iftar. This initiative will provide opportunities for Palestinian students to pursue university education in Singapore.
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
18 Mar 2025
Singapore is committed to supporting Gaza’s urgent needs. Beyond humanitarian aid, we also provide capacity-building programmes to support the Palestinians in eventually governing their own state. At the same time, many ground-up initiatives complement the Government’s efforts.
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OUR (Opening Universities for Refugees) delivered a PDC (Professional Development Course) on Forced Migration and Inclusive High School Education at #Dulwich #College #Singapore. Empowering educators to build inclusive pathways for refugee students.
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The Cultural Heritage Ambassadors of Dadaab have proudly completed the #final #phase of their program and received their well-deserved certificates. @OsunHubs @BardCollege
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Every girl has the right to education.
Every girl has the right to shape her own future.
No exceptions.
Please retweet if you agree w/this #FridayFeeling & that #EducationCannotWait for any child.
#UN @fcdoeducation @danishmfa @dutchmfa @ksrelief_en @sida @dfat @yasminesherif1 #222MillionDreams✨📚
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Dr. Ang Swee Chai and Ex-Minister join committee for Singaporean-led Palestinian Scholarship Initiative wakeup.sg/singapore-palestin…
#OUR #RefugeeHigherEd #PSI
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) partners with the #Palestinian #Scholarship #Initiative (PSI) in Singapore.
📚 PSI, a ground-up effort by Singaporean citizens, visit: events.rayofhope.sg/events/p… to learn more and donate.
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Congratulations to our partner and friend, Diya Abdo, founder of @EvCampusARefuge, for her incredible work and achievements! 🎊
We celebrate this milestone and her unwavering dedication to supporting refugee communities.
24 Oct 2024
The WES Values Awards recognize #immigrant leaders. U.S. Values awardee, Dr. Diya Abdo, founded @EvCampusARefuge, which advocates for housing refugee families on campus grounds.
WES will donate USD $10K to an organization of each recipient’s choosing: ow.ly/lqFp50TS6LQ
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ICH Ambassadors of Dadaab have completed Phase II of #CelebratingHeritageBeyondBorders, rocking their red T-shirts! 🎉 Now onto the final phase - stay tuned for their short films! 🎬 #15by30 #InclusiveEducation @OURRefugeeEd @BardCollege
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Welcome Corps on Campus is happy to share the next call for applications for the academic year 2026-27. The application opens on September 24, 2024, and will close on October 13, 2024 at 11:59PM EAT.
More details 👉 welcomecorps.org/become-a-sp…
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
9 Sep 2024
Five years from the launch of UNHCR’s Refugee Education Strategy 2030, the latest data reveal remarkable progress.🔖
Yet, significant challenges remain, with nearly half of the world’s 14.8 million refugee children still out of school.📚👧🧒
Learn more: unhcr.org/media/unhcr-educat…
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
6 Sep 2024
📣 Recruiting!: Leadership positions (x2) 📣
🗓 Deadlines: October 8th & 15th
🌍 Global recruitment (eligible for visa sponsorship)
🇬🇧 Oxford-based, integrated into network of hubs
👟 Envisaged start dates: February 2025
Apply to join our Academic & Operations teams in Oxford!
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Mary’s poem captures the heartache, resilience, and hope of the refugee journey, reminding us of the power of education for refugees worldwide. Thank you, Mary Maker, for inspiring us during our #NorthAmerica webinar. 🎓
Mary Maker - Poem youtu.be/wv2qiZvfKR0?si=mO_0… via @YouTube
Mary Maker - Poem
Mary’s poem beautifully captures the refugee experience - the heart...
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
4 Sep 2024
Refugee girls belong in school.
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
3 Sep 2024
The UNHCR scholarship programme prepares refugees to build brighter futures after graduation - congrats to all DAFI scholars! unhcr.org/news/press-release… @UNHCR_Education #15by30 @GermanyDiplo @DanishMFA
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Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) retweeted
In Japan, Tokiwa Univ worked with Ibaraki Prefecture to welcome 2 Ukrainian students. The prefecture's offer of public housing strengthened Tokiwa's resolve to support refugee students.
More details on the good practice here👉 t.ly/JD916
#HigherEdAccess #15by30
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