Refugee Education Council
REC was created in consultation with Canadian civil society and is hosted by World Vision Canada. Established in 2021 in collaboration with the CIEPWG and alongside the Government of Canada’s Together for Learning Campaign. REC brings together youth advocates, community leaders, teachers, and parents from developing countries.
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What is REC?
Learn more about REC’s mandate and goals. Meet our members and join us on social media.
Online Survey as a part of Youth Consultation 2025 by REC
Call for Input: Lived Experiences of Refugee and Displaced Youth in Education in Emergencies (EiE)
CWS Event
Watch the recording and the outcomes from REC’s latest online event.
What is REC?
Learn more about REC’s mandate and goals. Meet our members and join us on social media.
Online Survey as a part of Youth Consultation 2025 by REC
Call for Input: Lived Experiences of Refugee and Displaced Youth in Education in Emergencies (EiE)
CWS Event
Watch the recording and the outcomes from REC’s latest online event.
Voices of REC
“Education is vital in realizing one’s own agency despite the difficult circumstances and it equips displaced children and youth with skills required to rebuild their own lives and to transform their communities.”
Lutfullah Ahmadzai
Former REC member,
current Coordinator of REC
“The experience of forcible displacement is inherently traumatic. There can be high levels of stress during displacement, asylum-seeking, and integration into host communities. Improving emotional well-being and creating supportive learning environments can lead to better academic performance and learning outcomes.”
Vivian Shaima
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist, REC
“My biggest hurdle to accessing or completing my education was navigating the challenges of accessing a valid travel document, including limited resources, unstable environments, and the emotional toll of adapting to new communities.”“Education is vital in realizing one’s own agency despite the difficult circumstances and it equips displaced children and youth with skills required to rebuild their own lives and to transform their communities.”
Louange Koffi
Chairperson of REC
Online Survey as a part of Youth Consultation 2025 by REC
For survey participants REC is offering a Survey Contest!
3 participants will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card or an equivalent prize suited to their location, such as mobile phone credit.
Additionally, participants will receive an exclusive invitation to a virtual G7 session where the Manifesto 2.0 will be presented to global leaders and decision-makers.
Help shape education policies and ensure refugee and displaced youth voices are heard. Don’t miss this chance to influence global discussions on education in emergencies.
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