The British Council’s Language for Resilience programme focuses on the role language plays in helping to create opportunities and connections between migrants and refugee communities and the countries which host them, helping to build resilience and the capacity to respond to crises.
Meeting the language needs of refugee children in Uganda
As the demand for quality education in refugee settlements becomes paramount in Uganda, a country that hosts more than 1.7 million refugees, the Language for Resilience project, which is designed to meet this critical need, is significantly improving the quality of education for refugee children. With over 1,300 teachers and 200 school leaders trained in effective language teaching strategies, the project has already improved the educational experience for refugee children in Uganda. Improved language skills have enabled better academic performance and integration of refugees into the broader Ugandan society. Teachers report of increased confidence and effectiveness in their teaching, while students exhibit higher levels of engagement and academic achievement.
