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The Rohingya Camps Have No Newsrooms — So Students Built Their Own

Ata Ullah is studying political science through the Bard Global Degree program — and building a new kind of dialogue-based journalism from inside the world's largest refugee camp.

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University of Oxford Research Hub Publishes “Will We Become Kenyans?” by Mulki Mohammed Ali

In this working paper, Mulki Mohamed Ali, who lives in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, examines refugees’ concerns about cultural erosion and how it has produced a generational divide in understanding and practice of cultural identity.
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From the Battlefield of Survival to the Halls of Higher Education: Liakat Ali Roshid’s Journey

In 2022, Liakat Al Roshid applied for the RhEAP program, and 18-month academic preparation program through the Hubs for Connected Learning, that led to a scholarship to pursue a BA at Columban College in the Philippines.
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  • From Jordan to Georgetown: Hubs Students Accepted at Leading Universities
  • Opening Doors: Mentoring Helps Bridge the Gap between Talents and Opportunities for Displaced Students
  • “More than a Learning Experience”: Hubs Early Career Researchers Publish Scholarly Work with Rift Valley Institute
  • Hubs for Connected Learning Students Will Attend Bard College after Winning Coveted Welcome Corps Scholarships
  • Times Higher Education: Rebecca Granato Discusses the Need for Increased Educational Access for Refugees from the Global South
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  • Conference
    Thursday, October 15, 2026

    Virtual Student Leadership Conference is Accepting Applications

    Online Event 
    The Virtual Student Leadership Conference is a two-day online international conference, held each October, that brings together students who want to become involved with community or socially-based engagement, to learn leadership or project management, and explore ways to get involved throughout the GHEA21 Network. It is an action-oriented, skill-based workshop series that includes student presentations and community networking. The conference provides a venue to build a network of young social entrepreneurs and change agents to encourage future collaborations and the exchange of ideas.

    The conference will take place October 24 – 25, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. Register by October 15 to secure your spot.

    Register here

    October 15, 2026
    Online Event
  • Workshop
    Sunday, November 29, 2026

    Civic Engagement Workshop: How to Find and Use AI Effectively for Implementing Your Project

    Online Event  8:00 am EST/GMT-5
    This series of monthly workshops is facilitated by Global Engagement Fellows and brings student leaders together from across GHEA21 to learn from each other’s experiences, reflect on each other's work, gain insight and training, and work together on gathering material helpful for new project leaders. By bringing the effective work of student leaders to light, this series provides them with the necessary assessments, knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to ensure sustainable projects.

    This month’s session focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into project planning and implementation. Learn how to use AI tools effectively to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and support different stages of your project’s development. 

    Facilitators: Adelard Borauzima, Khadija Yousufzai , Inares Kenne Tsangue, Roya Maliky

    Join via Zoom

    Other workshops: October 25, Sunday: How to write a proposal for your project and apply for funding December 27, Sunday: Emotional intelligence January 24, Sunday: How to set goals for your project and build your team February 28, Sunday: Healthy organization March 28, Sunday: Project sustainability and making your project bigger April 25, Sunday: Cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable groups May 30, Sunday: How to make a website for your project June 27, Sunday: How to write a project report July 25, Sunday: How to turn your project into a full-time job

    November 29, 2026
    8:00 am EST/GMT-5
    Online Event
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