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Despite the restrictions of the COVID pandemic most projects have been able to resume activities, even if in a limited way.

The activities of the kindergarten in Lebanon have been the worst hit because the whole country went into strict lockdown.

The kindergarten had been working on reduced numbers with children studying at home and in person on a rota basis, but more recently, all the children have been studying at home. This presents the usual challenges of home schooling but with the added problem that few refugees have work that can be done from home so the economic challenges are more severe.

We are pleased to say that we were able to send some funds for teachers to be provided with tablets or iPads so they can arrange online learning more effectively, easing the pressure on families a little.

We were concerned about the recent unrest in Myanmar on top of continuing displacement in parts of Karen state. However, our partners in the projects we support continue to show great strength and resilience. One partner said that “despite the uncertainty of the future, we will not stop the important education of students.” Such determination endorses our mission of empowering refugees to lead a normal life.

The DARE programme has initiated an income-generating project producing Moringa powder to sell locally and internationally. Moringa is used locally to supplement diets and known internationally as a SuperFood. We have funded the start-up which will bring a regular income to this excellent programme that addresses the addiction problems in camps on the Thai-Myanmar border.

Displacement continues in Karen state Myanmar so reaching the more remote villages is challenging but the local leaders keep active.

Many more of us now understand the driving force behind wishing to return to a degree of normality. Thank you for sharing with us on the road to independence for those displaced from their homes.