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After viewing Refugee Children of a Shattered East, use this guide to research the issues
surrounding refugees and displaced persons, reecton how the video impacted you, recallwhat
you learned, respondin tangible ways, reach outwith life-changing help, resolve to follow
Gods Word, and rely on His goodness and power.
Research The1951RefugeeConvenTion, which established the United Nations
Refugee Agency, denes a refugee as someone who, owing to a well-founded fear of
being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular
social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is
unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that
country. Source: UNHCR, Refugees: Flowing Across Borders
unlikeRefugees,iDPs [internally displaced people] have not crossed aninternational border to nd sanctuary but have remained inside their home countries.
Even if they have ed for similar reasons as refugees (armed conict, generalized
violence, human rights violations), IDPs legally remain under the protection of their
own government even though that government might be the cause of their ight.
As citizens, they retain all of their rights and protection under both human rights and
international humanitarian law.
Source: UNHCR, Internally Displaced People: On the Run in Their Own Land
Refugee Childrenof a Shattered East.
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ThenumbeRofRefugeesofConCeRn to UNHCR stood at 10.5 millionrefugees at the beginning of 2009, down 8 percent from a year earlier. [Refugees]
live in widely varying conditions, from well-established camps and collective centres tomakeshift shelters or living in the open. Most are in rural settings, but the number of
urban refugees is growing. They all face three possible solutions: repatriation [returning
home]; local integration [into the community that has hosted them as refugees] or
resettlement [to a third country, such as the United States, due to unsafe conditions at
home and in their host country]. Source: UNHCR, Refugee Figures
eighTyPeRCenTofRefugees are women and children.Source: UNHCR, Refugee Figures
eviDenCeinDiCaTesThaTRefugeeanDiDPCamPs are often recruitinggrounds for child soldiers because of the convenient concentrations of children who
have limited protection in these zones and often very few chances to go to school.
neaRlyTwo-ThiRDsofThewoRlDsRefugees are in the Middle Eastand Africa. Although refugee ows are widespread, a handful of countries are the
primary source. Half of all refugees come from three sources: Palestine, Afghanistan,
and Iraq. Also on the list of the 10 leading sources of refugees are Sierra Leone,
Somalia, Sudan, Yugoslavia, Angola, Croatia, and Eritrea.
Source: UNHCR, Refugee Figures
CounTRieswhohavesigneD the 1951 Refugee Convention are obligated toadhere to the principle of non-refoulment, which means that no country may deport
or expel a person to a country where that person faces persecution, or risk of serious
human rights violations. Source: Amnesty International Canada, Who Is a Refugee?
ofThe10.5millionRefugees of concern to UNHCR around the world,only about 1 percent are referred by the agency for resettlement.
Source: UNHCR, Resettlement
iDeally,RefugeesshoulDbeableToReTuRn home safely and withdignity. However, returning home comes with many challenges, such as rebuilding
homes and livelihoods, reconciling with those who stayed behind, overcoming
difculties such as landmines and land ownership disputes, and living with the trauma
of conict and loss.
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ReecthowDoyouReaCT, and respond, when you hear about crises that have forced
thousands of people to leave their homes? Consider these statistics:
IRA: 5 years of war, over 2 million refugees
AFGHANISTAN:30 years of turmoil, 3.25 million refugees
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: 60 years, 4.5 million refugees
Do you think people respond differently to current crises than to ongoing ones? If so,
what effect might our attitude toward conict have on its resolution and the people it
has displaced?
whaTDoChilDRenneeDinoRDeR to live healthy lives, physically, mentally, andspiritually? How do violence, war, and fear of persecution affect their opportunity to live
healthy lives?
foRRefugees,anDmanyinTeRnally displaced people, eeing to a place of
refuge can mean living in crowded camps, not knowing the local language, having little to
no resources, and being separated from their families. What would be your rst step in this
situation? Who would you turn to?
RecallwhaTaReThelivingConDiTions where Fawaz and his family now live
in Jordan?
nine-yeaR-olDfawazwaskiDnaPPeD for a $10,000 ransom, held in a solitary
room for three weeks, and tormented by his captors. What was the interviewers impression
of this young boy as he told his personal story? What changes had Fawazs family noticed in
his behavior since the incident? How did Fawaz talk about his future and about returning to
Iraq?
aCCoRDingToTheviDeo, what do refugee and internally displaced children like
Fawaz need most in order to begin recovering from the tragedy and personal horror they have
experienced?
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wiThRegaRDToTheCRises in this region, what grabs attention in the global news
headlines? Do we hear about these children and their families? What impact does a media
focus have on childrens futures?
Respond DeCReasingbuDgeTsfoRaiD combined with negative public opinion about
immigration issues mean the number of refugees resettled in developed countries does
not keep pace with the demand. Why do you think this is? What are some of the pro
and con arguments you have heard? What can and should be done to change this
situation?
oRganizaTionsThaThelPRefugees resettle in the United States and
other countries rely on volunteer assistance. Consider contacting organizations such
as the International Rescue Committee (www.theirc.org) to nd ways you can offer
invaluable assistance and friendship. Discuss as a group how you can reach out to the
refugee community in your area.
Reach OutConsider making a difference in the following ways:
PaRTiCiPaTeinwoRlDRefugeeDay (June 20). Visitwww.worldvisionresources.com and search for World Refugee Day for information.
beComeeDuCaTeDabouTRefugees and internally displaced people. To getstarted, visit www.worldvision.org and www.unhcr.org (the United Nations Refugee
Agency). UNHCR has a wealth of information about refugee and IDP policy, history,
and current crises around the world.
aDvoCaTeonbehalfofRefugees and internally displaced people. Visitwww.worldvisionresources.com and click on programs and events.
sPonsoRaChilDThRoughwoRlDvision for just about $1 a day.Youll provide him or her with access to critical basics, such as clean water, improved
nutrition, healthcare, and education. Your gifts can make a world of difference for one
child and his or her family and community. For sponsorship information, visit
www.worldvisionresources.com.
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Resolve
foRTheloRDisagoDofjusTiCe. Isaiah 30:18 TheloRDwaTChesoveRThealien [foreigner] and sustains the fatherless
and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. Psalm 146:9
blesseDaReThePooRinsPiRiT, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for
they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be lled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3-10
finally,besTRonginTheloRD and in his mighty power. Put on the fullarmor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. For our
struggle is not against esh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12
hewillwiPeeveRyTeaRfRomTheiReyes. There will be no moredeath or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Revelation 21:4
RelyPray that:
ThePlighTofRefugeeand internally displaced children and their families willbe raised up and that the international community, governments, policymakers, and
individuals like us will respond.
PeaCewillComeToRegions devastated by conict, war, famine, and
disease. Pray for reconciliation between groups who have been in conict for
generations.
RefugeesanDinTeRnallyDisPlaCeDPeoPle currently living incamps, slums, or other areas will receive what they need physically, emotionally, and
spiritually. Pray that those resettling in new countries will encounter people willing and
able to help meet their needs as they adjust to a new place and life.
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The Scripture in this resource is from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL
VERSION. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by
permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
During the preparation of this resource, all citations, facts, gures, Internet URLs, and other
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9716, [email protected]. All rights reserved.
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About World Vision
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to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and
injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, World Vision serves
alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of Gods
unconditional love for all people.
We envision a world where each child experiences fullness of life
as described in John 10:10. We know this can be achieved only by
addressing the problems of poverty and injustice in a holistic way.
World Vision is unique in bringing 60 years of experience in three key
areas to help children and families thrive: emergency relief, long-term
development, and advocacy. We bring our skills across many areas ofexpertise to each community where we work, enabling us to support
childrens physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
About World Vision ResourcesenDingglobalPoveRTy and injustice begins with education:
understanding the magnitude and causes of poverty, its impact on
human dignity, and our connection to those in need around the world.
World Vision Resources is the publishing ministry of World Vision.World Vision Resources educates Christians about global poverty,
inspires them to respond, and equips them with innovative resources
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