Redefining Refugee

There are nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people around the world, the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. With these record-high numbers, it is more important than ever before to learn about refugees and get involved any way we can. Redefining Refugee is a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief (GRMR). GRMR is a non-profit organization at the University of Florida, led by students passionate about the refugee crisis and dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of refugees, locally and abroad. Join us as we speak with special guests to learn more about the refugee crisis, highlight the voices of refugees, and find out how we can help. No action is too small, and together we can make a difference. Learn more at www.grmruf.org

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Redefining Refugee

GRMR and the Refugee Crisis | Redefining Refugee Episode 1

January 28, 2021 • Gators for Refugee Medical Relief • Episode 1

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Welcome to Redefining Refugee, a podcast by Gators for Refugee Medical Relief at the University of Florida.

In our first episode, we speak with the founder of GRMR and GRMR's current president about how GRMR began, basics of the global refugee crisis, issues faced by refugees during resettlement, misconceptions about refugees, and more.

Join us to increase your knowledge about the refugee crisis and learn why we do what we do. Thank you for listening!

Note: to clarify on the discussion about education, some refugee camps do have education for children. According to the UNHCR, 4 of the ~7 million school-aged children are unable to attend school. To learn more about education of refugee children, check out this link:
https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/education.html#:~:text=Of%20the%2019.9%20million%20refugees,million%20unable%20to%20attend%20school.&text=UNHCR%20partners%20with%20governments%20and,children%20and%20young%20people%20everywhere.