VOICED : Refugees in Indonesia tackle life in limbo through school

The video highlights a learning center in Indonesia established by asylum seekers to educate their children. Despite legal barriers preventing refugees from accessing formal education, nearly two dozen refugee volunteers teach the children. The community, comprising refugees from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq, supports the center through donations and volunteer work. The center is at full capacity, offering hope and education to children from war-torn regions. The video underscores the need for support and the efforts of organizations providing essential services to refugees.

What is the primary purpose of the Learning Center established by asylum seekers in Indonesia?

• To provide employment opportunities for refugees

• To educate their children

• To offer medical services

• To facilitate resettlement processes

What challenges do the children face while waiting for resettlement in Indonesia?

• Lack of access to education

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

• Limited food supply

• No access to clean water

What are some of the aspirations of the children attending the Learning Center?

• To become artists

• To become doctors

• To become teachers

• To become engineers

How do the parents and volunteers contribute to the Learning Center?

• By organizing cultural events

• By maintaining the school grounds and preparing classes

• By providing financial support

• By offering transportation services

What is the broader challenge faced by refugee children in Indonesia regarding education?

• Insufficient school supplies

• Language barriers

• No formal right to education

• Lack of qualified teachers