Post by: Hadiatou Barry During a four-day model refugee tent exhibit, No Lost Generation UO provided students on campus the opportunity to get a glimpse into the life of a refugee. This was in an effort to raise awareness about the refugee crisis and living conditions for many in refugee camps. The tent was based on typical refugee tents in camps in the Middle East, and was equipped with some of the basic appliances and objects one might see in a real refugee tent. While at the tent, I noticed that visiting the inside of the tent was a sobering moment for most. Many students and community members came out of the tent asking questions about the space and the average number of family members who shared the small space. Many visitors were initially curious about what the exhibit was about, but showed great enthusiasm and support for the initiative after their visit. This was No Lost Generation's goal with the exhibit. To raise awareness on our campus about the reality of living in a refugee camp. Students and faculty showed their support of NLG’s mission by signing the petition to support the establishment of tuition scholarships for refugees at the UO. The impact of the refugee crisis extends beyond just safety and nutritional concerns, it also directly affects educational prospects for many of the youth who do not have access to education or jobs in camps." NLG also focused on raising awareness about the lack of opportunities and access to education that the youth in these camps face. The impact of the refugee crisis extends beyond just safety and nutritional concerns, it also directly affects educational prospects for many of the youth who do not have access to education or jobs in camps. With nearly 2000 signatures and letters of support collected from students, faculty and departments, NLG plans to meet with the administration to make the scholarship initiative into a reality. The refugee tent exhibit was the perfect opportunity to show the massive amount of support on campus for the scholarship program.
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