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Arab Times
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UNHCR and Agility Global partner to support refugee education in Egypt
CAIRO. July 16: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Kuwait, signed an agreement with Agility Global to support refugee education in Egypt. With the agreement, Agility Global's contribution will support UNHCR's initiative to enable more than 2,000 refugee students in Egypt to access education during the academic year 2025-2026 by enabling them to cover the costs of enrollment fees and other educational expenses. This support will ultimately enhance the refugees' personal development, community integration, social cohesion, and future opportunities. 'This partnership with Agility Global represents more than just financial support. It is an act of solidarity at a time when global displacement has reached a staggering 122.1 million forcibly displaced people,' said Nisreen Rubaian, UNHCR's Representative in Kuwait. 'The private sector has a vital role to play in transforming lives. Our strategic partnership with Agility Global's is a solid example of how meaningful partnerships can unlock opportunities for the most vulnerable people, especially through education. Together, we are turning the 'whole-of-society' approach into a powerful reality.' On his part, Agility Global Chairman, Tarek Sultan said: 'Agility Global's contribution aims to address the challenges and support the displaced families impacted by conflict and persecution by facilitating the education of their children. We hope that we can help refugee students build a better future and empower them by gaining the knowledge and the skills needed to thrive and become positive contributors in the society that's hosting them. This will also allow them to contribute to rebuilding their home countries when they return in safety and dignity.' Egypt is a transit and destination country for refugees and asylum-seekers. Since the start of the Sudan conflict in April 2023, a large influx of Sudanese refugees has arrived in Egypt seeking safety (more than 1,200,000 according to the Government of Egypt). As of 4 February 2025, some 905,000 individuals (70% Sudanese; 16% Syrians; 5% South Sudanese, 4% Eritreans) are registered with UNHCR in Egypt – more than triple the number registered at the start of the Sudan crisis. Of them, 572,000 are new arrivals from Sudan (three quarters are women and children). Agility has been a long-standing partner of UNHCR, supporting programs in Lebanon, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uganda over the past 16 years.
NHK
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Lineup: 1. Philippines, US hold maritime drills in South China Sea 2. Tesla enters India market with Mumbai showroom 3. UNHCR: 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in last 18 months
NHK
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UNHCR: 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in last 18 months
The United Nations refugee agency says the ongoing conflict in Myanmar has forced some 150,000 Rohingya minority Muslims to seek shelter in neighboring Bangladesh over the past 18 months. The latest UNHCR report says continued persecution at home and escalating conflict following the 2021 coup have led to thousands of refugees fleeing Myanmar's western state of Rakhine. It says the new arrivals in Cox's Bazar in southern Bangladesh represent the largest exodus since 2017. At that time, over 700,000 people fled violent clashes between Rohingya militants and government forces. The agency says essential supplies, including food and medicines, are severely lacking in the already overcrowded refugee camps due to a shortage of funds. It also warns that alongside those items, education for around 230,000 children is at risk of being discontinued in the near future. UN refugee officials are calling on the international community to stand in solidarity to provide life-saving assistance to the Rohingya refugees.
Daily Tribune
5 hours ago
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- Daily Tribune
Agility Global and UNHCR Join Forces to Support Refugee Education in Egypt
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Kuwait has signed a new agreement with Agility Global to support the education of over 2,000 refugee children in Egypt during the 2025-2026 academic year. Under the partnership, Agility Global's contribution will help refugee families cover school enrollment fees and other essential educational expenses. The initiative aims to give young refugees better access to learning, which in turn supports their personal development, integration into society, and future opportunities. Nisreen Rubaian, UNHCR's Representative in Kuwait, emphasized the importance of the partnership. 'This collaboration with Agility Global is not just about funding—it's a powerful act of solidarity,' she said. 'With more than 122 million people displaced globally, it's essential for the private sector to step up. This partnership shows how businesses can help change lives, especially by investing in education.' Agility Global Chairman Tarek Sultan shared similar sentiments, stating, 'Our goal is to support displaced families and give refugee children the chance to learn and grow. Education equips them with the tools to succeed, whether in their host communities or when they are able to return home safely.' Egypt has become both a transit and destination country for refugees, especially following the conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023. Since then, more than 1.2 million Sudanese refugees have fled to Egypt. According to UNHCR, as of February 2025, over 905,000 refugees and asylum-seekers are officially registered in the country—more than triple the number before the crisis began. About 70% of them are Sudanese, and the majority of new arrivals are women and children. The partnership between Agility Global and UNHCR stands as a timely and meaningful response to the growing needs of refugee communities, helping thousands of children continue their education despite the challenges of displacement..
