Just 7% of refugees reach tertiary-level education, whilst the global average enrolment rate for young people is 42%. Research by UNHCR found that a lack of information and guidance leaves refugees unaware of how to access opportunities. It also affects secondary school completion: an evaluation of UN scholarships found awareness of opportunities to be a key motivator in completing school.
Students progress through a transformative exploration of interests and strengths, enabling them to identify suitable opportunities. They learn how to research and evaluate opportunities and scholarships. They develop skills for interviews, craft compelling CVs, motivation letters, and application essays.
By the end of the programme, students have enhanced knowledge and skills for access; they have a set of key documents and a plan for pursuing opportunities; and they have enhanced confidence and improved mental wellbeing.
The Programme can be delivered in three ways: at a local learning centre with IT facilities; online remote workshops; or via WhatsApp with an AI-driven learning system.
It is facilitated by young refugees, including Mosaik alumni, who receive training, lead recruitment, and inform design.
The programme fills an unaddressed gap in information and skills for young refugees by adapting content and approaches commonly used for global university guidance to the unique context of refugees.
The learning design of the Programme is purpose made to scale across contexts. The learning technology can be deployed at low cost and the content is easy to adapt: ‘windows and doors’ have been created throughout the curriculum to contextualise content to local contexts.
Review information the Programme on Mosaik's website https://mosaik.ngo/programmes/ and contact hello@mosaik.ngo
