refunet
London
RefuNet is about connecting refugees and volunteers who would like to teach
them. We strongly believe that the best way for refugees to integrate into
society is through face-to-face interaction. But to do so it's really important
to be able to speak English. Lots of charities do amazing work offering English
lessons in person but this doesn't suit everyone - people who are unable to
travel, whether due to the costs or other personal circumstances, people who
work during the day, or those who would rather learn from the comfort of their
own home. Unfortunately, most schools aren't able to provide refugee pupils the
support they need to keep up with other students, especially if their English
level is low or they have missed schooling. For adults not in formal education,
they may feel like there is no support at all. We hope RefuNet can be a way for
people who want lessons on a really flexible basis to connect with teachers. We
also think the 1-1 format means students benefit from really bespoke lessons and
allows teachers and students to form a personal relationship.
