Khawar Malik
empowering refugees in indonesia through education: meet roshan learning center! 🌏📚
introducing projects we love! 💖
welcome to the first ever projects we love post! 🌟
in this exciting new series, we'll be shining a spotlight on incredible projects and organizations around the world making a difference in the fields of language, migrant and worker rights, education, digital access, and mental health and wellbeing 😍
we're absolutely thrilled to kick off our series with the amazing roshan learning center, an inspiring organization dedicated to empowering refugees through education and community support in indonesia 🇮🇩
a massive thank you to the team at roshan for being our first feature and sharing their incredible story with us.
let's dive in and learn more about their life-changing work in refugee education...
fast facts 🎉
⭐️ roshan learning center is based in jakarta, indonesia 🇮🇩 and empowers refugees through education and community support 🌏
⭐️ roshan serves nearly 150 students through its innovative educational programs: foundations, elite open school, and ged prep 🎓
⭐️ founded in 2014 by refugee families and local friends, roshan addresses the education gap faced by over 12,000 refugees in indonesia 🌟
⭐️ roshan creates a safe learning space for refugees from countries including afghanistan, somalia, myanmar, iraq, sudan, yemen, pakistan, iran, sri lanka and palestine.
⭐️ besides education, roshan promotes volunteer service and community-building, fostering hope and brighter futures for refugees 💡
about roshan learning center: a beacon of hope and education 🌟
roshan is a beacon of hope for refugees in indonesia, providing a safe and nurturing space for them to pursue brighter futures through education. founded with a strong mission, roshan offers comprehensive educational programs tailored to the unique needs of children, youth, and adults in the refugee community.
the center's core programs include:
💫 foundations program (6-17 years) - designed to equip children and youth with foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through daily classes and a social-emotional learning curriculum. currently, this program serves 50-60 students across various age levels.
😊 elite open school (eos) (13-18+ years) - in partnership with eos, roshan provides a u.s. accredited, blended learning school for grades 6-12, leading to a u.s. high school diploma. this program offers a pathway to a formal u.s. high school degree for students, with roshan being one of only two refugee learning centers in indonesia to do so. the eos program supports over 30 students with a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated teachers and mentors.
💯 ged prep program (18+ years) - a test preparation program for adult students, leading to a u.s. ged high school equivalency diploma. this program aims to open access to higher education and vocational opportunities through an internationally recognized high school certificate, providing volunteer mentors, weekly classes, and testing facilitation to 60-70 adult students.
making an impact: how roshan transforms lives 🌱
roshan's work has a transformative impact on the lives of refugees in indonesia. every day, roshan helps these individuals overcome the challenges they face due to the country's non-signatory status to the 1951 refugee convention.
by offering invaluable programs, roshan is building a sense of hope and community for refugees, who often find themselves in a state of limbo while they wait for resettlement.
roshan's impact can be seen in several key areas:
🌟 providing quality learning experiences in a safe environment for refugee children and youth
🌟 empowering refugee adults with service opportunities, language learning, and professional skills
🌟 building a supportive community where refugees, indonesians, and other foreign nationals encourage, serve, and learn together
through their dedication and tireless efforts, roshan is making a real difference in the lives of refugees in indonesia, empowering them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential, one student at a time. 🌱
overcoming challenges & looking to the future 🚀
like any organization, roshan faces its own set of challenges as they strive to make a difference in the lives of refugees in indonesia. some of the key challenges include securing sustainable funding adapting to changing needs within the refugee community, and navigating the complexities of the local context.
despite these challenges, roshan remains dedicated to their mission and is constantly looking for ways to grow and adapt to better serve the refugee community.
they are excited to continue forging partnerships with people from all over the world, who share their passion for making a positive impact.
as they look to the future, roshan aims to:
🚀 expand their educational programs and reach more refugees in need
🚀 build stronger partnerships with local and international organizations
🚀 raise awareness about the plight of refugees and the importance of education
🚀 continue to foster a supportive, inclusive community where refugees can find hope and a sense of belonging
with determination and the support of their global community, roshan learning center is set to continue making a lasting impact on the lives of refugees in indonesia, empowering them to pursue brighter futures through education. 🌟
a heartfelt thank you 💙
we want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to the team at roshan for their inspiring work and for taking part in our very first projects we love feature. their dedication to empowering refugees through education and community support in indonesia is truly remarkable.
how you can help! 😎
🤝 if you'd like to get involved with roshan, make a difference and support their initiatives, head over to their get involved page to learn how you can donate, volunteer, and partner with them.
🚨 don't forget to follow roshan on 📸 instagram (@roshan_learning) & 👤 facebook!
📺 you can also subscribe to their youtube channel (@roshanlearning7512) to stay updated on their incredible work and impact.
thank you for joining us on this journey, and stay tuned for more amazing projects we love features coming soon! 💫
what is somos? 🤔
somos is a creator platform that helps language teachers build an online storefront in a matter of minutes! 🚀
host your community, 1:1 classes, digital products, group language clubs, and even external links - all in one place for one affordable fee.
we don't charge commission so you can launch & grow your business without giving away your earnings. 💚
why should i switch to somos? 🧐
our mantra at somos is to help you teach, earn & live well. this means:
- helping you keep your earnings: as a teacher-first platform, we don’t charge commission. your only charges are: payment processing fees to stripe + a 1% donation to our impact fund. somos charges 0% on transactions.
- giving you the tools to teach creatively:
- online marketplaces have pushed 1:1 classes as the primary way of teaching.
- we want you to have the ability to offer private coaching but as part of a rounded product suite that allows you to not only diversify your income streams but engage students creatively in a range of ways!
- treating you like co-owners, not customers: somos offers language teachers co-ownership opportunities and has a community ownership programme for grassroots organisations along with a unique entry-level hiring programme in place for refugees living in limbo.
why shouldn’t i switch to somos? 🙀
if you prefer to focus solely on teaching without worrying about marketing, a marketplace model like italki, preply or verbling might suit you better.
- these platforms often promote teachers based on algorithms, which can mean less control over how you're discovered but also less effort required on your part to attract students.
- somos is not a traditional marketplace - we don't directly find students for you but do support your growth by providing strategies to effectively share your somos profile across various social media platforms.
if you're just starting out, a commission only model might work better than a pay monthly - but do get in touch when you find your feet!
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