Education is everything
All around the world, war deprives 50 million children of education. Let's change that.
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Hamid, student at Brighton University
Hamid from Afghanistan faced big barriers progressing to university. Hamid is now at Brighton University studying engineering.
Hussein from Syria
Many students have fled the country. Most of Syria’s refugees are in neighbouring countries, and just 0.1% have found safety in the UK.
Mariam and Darya
Young people seeking asylum face particular barriers when trying to enter higher education in the UK, primarily their ineligibility for student finance and their categorisation as ‘overseas’ students. High fees, coupled with their exclusion from student loans, puts university out of reach for many bright and motivated students.
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