Learning Beyond Systems: Reimagining Education Pathways for Displaced Communities

Posted By:
Gordana Kelava
Category:
Uncategorized
This session is co-organised by the Asfari Foundation, the Center for Lebanese Studies, and the Syrian Center for Policy Research

Over the past decade, education responses to forced displacement have largely focused on integrating refugee learners into host country systems. While this approach has expanded access, it has not consistently translated into sustained participation, quality learning, or progression—particularly beyond primary education.

This session presents new research commissioned by the Asfari Foundation and conducted by Edvise ME, which examines the limitations of current models and introduces the Refugee Education Pathway Framework, alongside a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. Together, these propose more flexible, inclusive, and context-responsive education pathways that allow learners to move across formal, non-formal, and alternative systems.
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policy actors, the discussion will explore how lessons from the Syrian refugee response can inform more adaptive and participatory education models globally, particularly in contexts of protracted displacement.

Target Audience

  • Policymakers and government representatives
  • International organisations and UN agencies
  • Philanthropic actors and donors
  • Education practitioners and NGOs
  • Researchers and academics working on education and displacement
  • Representatives of refugee-led and civil society organisations

Format: Hybrid (in-person and online participation available)

Event Details
🗓️ 27 April 2026
⌚ 16:00 – 18:00 (followed by a networking reception)
📍The Arab British Centre, 1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE, United Kingdom
🔗 Register here.

Registration Deadline: 22 April 2026

Please note that in-person participation is limited and registrations will close once full capacity is reached. Participants will be informed in advance of their attendance status. Those unable to attend in person will be invited to join the session online.

A detailed participant package, including the agenda, meeting link, and logistical note, will be shared with all registered participants ahead of the event.