Egyptian refugees face serious challenges to higher education; The situation of African refugees has become an urgent concern requiring attention. focus. When these migrants seek asylum, the main part of their journey is to access higher education in countries such as Egypt.
On the challenges faced by refugees in conflict, displaced countries and Africa to understand their educational needs and barriers to higher education. Solving these problems is not important for their own power, but is important for supporting a prosperous future of the union and the continent.
We collected qualitative research data to investigate the problems encountered
This study aims to understand the problems that prevent them from participating in public activities through semi-structured interviews with 15 fat African refugee students. and private universities. We identified these challenges and divided them into three main categories: cultural, economic and psychological.
Identifying the problem
The basis of leadership culture is the reality of inequality. Study participants report on factors such as refugees, information and recognition of eligibility, lack of protection, lack of social resources and speech barriers. These elements are woven into their daily lives as a reminder of the ongoing inequality between refugees and local students, leading to a long educational divide.Economic hardship is another major challenge for African refugee students seeking a path to higher education. The reality of the cost of living and education, combined with the possibility of unemployment and low-wage jobs, increases the burden of college tuition and higher education fees. Financial stress casts a long shadow, making it difficult to enter education.
An important factor that gives hope to African refugee students is psychological problems. The combination of bullying, past trauma, and lack of support damaged their brains and became an issue that prevented them from progressing towards higher education in Egypt.
The situation is no longer clear
The discovery is not only the complexity of the leadership culture, but also the impact of the economic and psychological problems faced by students. Moreover, the lack of laws and regulations governing refugees’ access to higher education, combined with the lack of support, further worsens the already precarious situation of the population.According to these findings, we must not only recognize the seriousness of these problems, but also support the collective action needed to eliminate them.
Higher education should be a beacon of hope and encouragement, regardless of one’s background or transition.
By eliminating cultural, economic and psychological barriers, we pave the way for more education and justice; This means not only recognizing the rehabilitation of African refugee students, but also their potential as architects of a society. bright shared future.
Integrated Interventions and Policy Changes
In summary, we want an approval process so that refugees can access higher education in host communities. These include a range of strategies that encourage collaboration between humanitarian organizations and host communities to overcome access, learning and governance barriers.
In the absence of clear national policies, we highlight online education as a flexible and useful option. It is important to provide the necessary support to the competition process and resolve language problems voluntarily through peer education and mentoring.Resources for African refugee students in Egypt can only be changed with the cooperation of policy makers and schools. Organizations and NGOs work together.This research aims to improve refugees’ access to higher education in their own communities by providing a better understanding of the many challenges students face with African refugees in Egypt. The focus is on the need for widespread intervention and policy change to create more education.
Ibrahim M Karkouti, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the American University in Cairo. His research focuses on a variety of topics, including higher education, refugee education, vocational training, and the type of support teachers need to adapt to change. Hagar El Sayed Younes, MA, is an academic officer at Catholic Relief Services in Egypt and holds a master’s degree in Immigration and Refugees from the American University in Cairo. It specializes in helping vulnerable people and humanitarian workers, with expertise in refugee issues, focusing on the education, security, safety and security of refugees in their home countries.