Trauma-informed English classes to support refugees
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is partnering with New York-based non-profit Felt Education to provide free, trauma-informed English classes to refugees, victims of wars and trafficking.
The signing of a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations marks a milestone in advancing a shared mission to support vulnerable people globally through accessible and impactful education.
Cambridge has made a financial pledge to support Felt Education which will strengthen Felt’s operational capacity and empower it to undertake new initiatives to support more vulnerable people.
Felt Education is dedicated to inclusivity and social impact, offering trauma-informed support designed to open the door to refugees, immigrants and survivors of war, torture and trafficking, and help them to step into new lives. As a global leader in assessment, education, research and academic publishing, Cambridge is committed to educational excellence and widening participation for all.
“Felt Education has a mission which is so closely aligned with our own. This collaboration will make a real difference to people’s lives, many of whom have endured huge amounts of trauma and difficulty.”
Caroline McKinnon, Chief Executive and Founder from Felt Education said: "Cambridge has a commitment to academic rigor and innovation that aligns so closely with our mission. Their support will significantly enhance our ability to provide essential educational resources to refugees and victims of wars and trafficking and we are looking forward to working with them and their teams of experts."
Cambridge is also involved in further initiatives aimed at supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable children. According to 2023 figures published by Education Cannot Wait, the UN’s billion-dollar fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, 224 million children urgently need quality education support and 72 million are out of school.
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