Access, Enrollment and Retention: the Case of Female Refugee Education in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement (Speakers’ Series)

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Access, Enrollment and Retention: the Case of Female Refugee Education in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement (Speakers’ Series)

November 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Location:	2420R Richcraft Hall
Cost:	Free

This is a joint event between the Local Engagement Refugee Research Network and the Department of Migration and Diaspora Studies.

Format: In-Person Only

Title: “Access, Enrolment, and Retention: The Case of Female Refugee Education in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement”

Speaker: Goundo Diarra; Migration and Diaspora Studies Alumni

Description: Conflict, crisis, and displacement cause millions of people to flee their countries and seek refuge or (re)settlement in a third country. This can cause refugee and displaced children to miss out on many years of education and the situation is even more dire for female students. Years of prolonged conflict and displacement result in considerable variation in access, enrolment and retention rates of male and female learners because women and girls are more proportionately disadvantaged and pushed out of educational spheres as they progress through primary and secondary school. Based on her recent research in Northwestern Kenya and through this talk, Goundo will highlight the experiences of female refugee students living in Kakuma and Kalobeyei in accessing, enrolling and staying in secondary school until completion. She will also discuss the factors that hinder their educational journey and explore the impact that paid parental activities/income generating opportunities and education level have on keeping these girls in school.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

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