Most young Syrian refugees are in work or studying, research says
Around two-thirds of young Syrian refugees in Britain are either in work or studying, latest figures show.
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Apr 12, 2018
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Solar panels offer a lifeline in Rohingya refugee camps
The squalid camps in Bangladesh that are now home to nearly 600,000 newly arrived Rohingya have no running water and barely any toilets, but they do have power—thanks to a proliferation of solar panels.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 19, 2017
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Images are not always worth a thousand words
A powerful image can evoke a strong emotional response. But can it also influence and change an individual's political opinion? Not on its own, according to communication scientist Tom Powell, who will be obtaining his PhD ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2017
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Healthy housing for refugees in extreme climates
Refugees living in extreme climates ranging from 45 degrees to -10 degrees, such as those in Jordan, could benefit from improved living conditions as a result of an international collaborative research project led by the ...
Engineering
May 2, 2017
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As refugee camps swell, project aims to bring toilets into individual homes
One of the most humiliating realities for Middle Eastern refugees involves a basic human need: going to the bathroom. At camps like Zaatari in Jordan, people walk miles and wait in endless lines to use unsanitary facilities, ...
Environment
Feb 1, 2017
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Dutch team launches free 'Airbnb' site for refugees
Three young Dutch start-up entrepreneurs have launched a website to find temporary accommodation for refugees fleeing to Europe, modelled on the popular Airbnb home rental site.
Internet
Sep 22, 2015
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Study shows how refugees can boost the economy of countries where they settle
The study by the Refugee Studies Centre at the University of Oxford focuses on Uganda – a country where refugees have greater freedoms than elsewhere to move around and work. It finds that this has enabled many refugees ...
Economics & Business
Jun 20, 2014
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Solar start-up helps power refugee camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 19, 2013
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Smart energy to power refugee camps
Rolling out renewable and smart energy solutions in refugee camps could dramatically improve the well being of millions of refugees world-wide. Working in collaboration with the UNHCR, an EPFL Master's student is investigating ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2013
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CU-Boulder student investigates biochar for water treatment in developing countries
(Phys.org) -- A variety of public health issues plague the refugees from Burma living on the Thai border, not the least of which is drinking water contaminated by bacteria and pesticides. Yet few low-cost, sustainable and ...
Environment
Jul 18, 2012
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