Refugee Educational Advancement Laboratory (REAL)

This past Friday, REAL had the great honor and opportunity of hosting a film screening of the critically acclaimed “On The Mountain,” followed by an engaging discussion panel in partnership with the GW International Education Association & Women for Afghan Women (WAW). Joined by WAW’s Executive Director, Susan Aryan Antolin, Ed.D., and Naheed Samadi Bahram, WAW’s US Country Director, the panel discussion shed light on the struggles of Afghan refugees and informed our shared communities of the critical efforts and impact of WAW’s initiatives to assist Afghan women and girls. To learn more about WAW's work, please visit their website: https://lnkd.in/eNbxx-YE To stay updated on upcoming REAL events, partnerships, and more, follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram, @GWUREAL.

Please join Refugee Educational Advancement Laboratory (REAL) next Friday, October 4th, for a short film screening and a panel discussion in partnership with GW's International Education Association and Women for Afghan Women! This film offers a poignant look into the journey of Rabia Noori, an English teacher from Kabul, as she navigates the heart-wrenching decision between resettling in the U.S. and protecting her family. Join us for this eye-opening event and engage in essential conversations about resilience, societal change, and how we can support refugee communities. Event Details: Date: Friday, October 4th Time: 6-7 pm Location: Duques Hall (2201 G St NW, Washington, DC) Room 151 RSVP: Secure your spot by RSVPing here: https://lnkd.in/e5feTKnn

Join us for our first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 5th! Contact us for more information or a virtual link to join. All are welcome, no experience required.

Interested in helping students with refugee backgrounds envision a future of opportunity? We are looking for employees/employers to assist with our small career fair and/or panel to help show refugee students what their options are for life after high school and college! Interested? Click Here: https://lnkd.in/emp6YPFq

Please join us next week for International Education Week, as designated by the U.S. Department of State. Throughout the week, REAL and its partners will be hosting a series of international education events! Monday: Join human rights activist Noor Ghazi, to screen and discuss her documentary “Mosul: The Mother of Two Springs.” Tuesday: We welcome Lual Mayen, a South Sudanese video game developer who created Salaam, a game aimed to inspire empathy for refugees through engagement. Please see the link to register and check out the rest of the week’s wonderful events! 

Earlier today, our Lab’s Director, Bernhard Streitwieser, was featured as a Refugee Resettlement Initiative Champion! REAL is grateful for his thoughtful mentorship, support, and dedication to uplifting refugees and displaced communities through his work in higher education and humanitarian realms. Congratulations, Dr. Streitwieser! #RRIChampion #RefugeeResettlementInitiative