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LIVE : Creating a global platform for Syrian students - Helena Barroco

1,099 views · Published 28 November 2014 · 16:55 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: WISE Channel · 2014 · Education

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Maha Barada talks with Helena Barroco, a Portugues diplomat, about the impacts of the conflict in Syria for its education system. Apart from the destruction of infrastructure, many people have left the country to seek refuge. It is estimated that 9% of school-age children are not able to attend schools. They discuss the costs and the time it will talke to fix the damage caused by the ongoing crisis in Syria and about a new initiative led by former Portuguese president Sampaio, which aims at establishing a global platform and an emergency scholarship programme for Syrian students. 

To find out more on the initiative, check out their website:  http://www.iie.org/Who-We-Are/News-and-Events/Press-Center/Press-Releases/2013/2013-09-24-IIE-And-Partners-To-Expand-Emergency-Assistance-For-Syrian-Students-And-Scholars

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