Jordan is one of the countries most affected by the Syria crisis, hosting the second highest share of refugees pro capita in the world. Over 80% of Syrian refugees in Jordan live in urban areas. ; Jordan is one of the countries most affected by the Syria crisis, hosting the second highest share of refugees pro capita in the world. Over 80% of Syrian refugees in Jordan live in urban areas.
People who believe in creativity know that design can make a difference, whether it’s for a school report, a client presentation, or even a personal post on social media. Design platform Canva, which offers tools for eye-catching graphics through its awesome suite of features, is encouraging everyone to get creative for a good cause.
Canva has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to launch #DesignForACause — an initiative that encourages creators from around the world, to submit drawings of one thing that makes them smile.
Canva will select 200 winning designs and convert them into Canva elements for sale. When the digital elements are purchased by any of Canva’s users (for $1USD), this will be donated to UNHCRs refugee education projects around the world.
Hormud Primary School is located in Ifo camp of Dadaab where 2,044 refugee students currently studying. 744 of the student are girls. In 2015, all 56 students who have participated in Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) exam, made it to the secondary schools.
The five camps of Dadaab have a total of 35 pre-school centers, 35 primary schools, seven secondary schools, four vocational learning centers known as Youth Education Packs, three adult literacy centers and three libraries. UNHCR and its education partner agencies working together supporting the schools and other education centers to make sure that children and youth in the camps have access to learning.
Refugee community see education as the most valuable aspect of their camp life and the only hope for a prosper future of their children. They believe that education can change their lives and they can play an important role in the development of their country once they return.
To increase access to education and ensure quality learning, there is a huge demand for additional schools, and more qualified teachers to accommodate all learners.
The schools in Dadaab are not like the ones in modern cities. Most of the school buildings are old and in most cases classes are congested and the students have to share their textbooks. However, despite the challenges and gaps, one can witness passion and love for education among the refugee children. ; Dadaab is home to 343,884 refugees. We work with education partners to run the schools and ensure children get quality education. Altogether there are 35 pre-school centers, 35 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 4 vocational learning centers, 3 adult literacy centers and 3 libraries! We also support the teachers, providing training in pupil-centered teaching methods which helps students’ participation in the learning process.
With many Filipinos spending most of their time at home, Canva and UNHCR are inspiring people to get in-touch with their creative side, and empower at-risk children. The raised funds will help to enroll refugee children into quality, primary education across 14 countries, as part of its Refugee Education Program.
To join, here are three simple steps on the Canva website under Design for a Cause:
1. Draw anything that makes you smile, on any medium.
2. Upload your image by taking a photo or scanning your drawing and saving it as a PDF or JPEG.
3. Submit your details using the online form. Drawings by children under the age of 13 will need to be submitted by their parents or guardians. If the child’s drawing is selected, the parent/legal guardian will be contacted for permission to share the child’s name as a winner.
Maisie Littaua, Head of Growth for Canva Philippines says, “Filipinos are innately creative and we’re known to have the value of malasakit in our DNA. With #DesignForACause, your creativity has the power to help school-age refugee children receive an education – which is something that every child deserves. We believe that this simple act of designing can go a long way in making a difference to the lives of the children, who hold the key to the future.”
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Ben Stiller says, “Design for a Cause invites people to be creative while showing their support for refugee children and helping them access education. Working together we can make a difference and aim to put smiles on the faces of refugee youth around the world.”
Ben Stiller Campaign Video
https://www.facebook.com/14496835660/videos/4329912313687039/__so__=watchlist&__rv__=video_home_www_playlist_video_list
Entries for this campaign for a cause can be submitted through https://www.canva.com/designforacause/ until December 8, 2020.
For more information about Canva, visit https://www.canva.com
