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"When you Don’t Exist" imagines a scenario where migration flows would be reversed. As violent unrest causes Europeans to reach Africa, they are forcibly taken by authorities and jailed in refugee camps. 2min.10sec /2013

The second episode of Omar’s journey as told in the video Life on hold. He’s about to leave the Choucha refugee camp at the Tunisian border and fly to a new life in Sweden. The short documentary films the young man’s arrival at the airport and the first steps of his resettlement in the country.  7:53

A teacher working in the camps talks about the need for patience, creativity when supplies are unavailable and his pride in a math student who succeeds beyond his expectations 2:28

The short film Life on hold tells the everyday life of Omar, a 17 year old Somali living in a refugee camp situated at the Tunisian border. Since the 2011 war broke out, thousands of refugees from Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea who were living or transiting through Libya have been forced to find refuge in neighboring countries. They’re now awaiting in refugee camps at the Tunisian and Egyptian borders, unable to either leave or stay. 6:53

A graphic and moving portrayal of what war feels like to real people and why ending it is of utmost urgency; 1/31/14. (11 min.)

7 year-old best friends -one German, one Syrian - illustrate acceptance and assimilation. 1:39

This program addresses issues such as climate change, sustainability, world health, poverty and human rights. In addition they offer cultural excursions, internships, study abroad, service projects and activities at the UN.

One of the young people helped by Freedom from Torture is featured in a short animated film for the BBC in which he describes the pain of being separated from his parents and the difficulties he faced adjusting to life. Ali and his grandmother became separated from his parents as the family attempted to flee Afghanistan when he was only a small child. In the film Ali talks about growing up and going to school in the UK – whilst for a long time not knowing whether his parents were safe.

Teachunicef’s ACT magazine is geared for 2 levels the Diplomat ed. (Gr. 3-5), Ambassador ed. (6-8). Their Children On The Move focuses on child refugees. Comes with teacher’s guide, and activities involving analysis of data, of photos and video, how to conduct fundraisers, and welcoming newcomers in schools. All materials are aligned to Common Core Standards. https://issuu.com/teachunicef/docs/children_on_the_move_diplomat