Unity for Tertiary Refugee Students

South Africa, WC, South Africa

A refugee-led organization in South Africa making tertiary education accessible for refugees and asylum-seekers through lobbying, funding opportunities, and promoting rights and well-being.

Project Stage

Scaling

Implementation time

5+ years

Last update: October 05, 2023

Overview Contributors

Challenge

Refugee and asylum-seeking students face significant barriers to accessing tertiary education, including funding, legal issues, and lack of support.

Description

The program includes complex interventions with ongoing psycho-social support, mentoring, and guidance to refugee students.

SDGs

Outcomes

The program mentors an average of 1,300 refugees, asylum-seekers, and local learners per year.