Wafa
Wafa, a young Syrian woman, talks about what makes her feel at home:
"We were hoping to go to Za’atari camp, but they assigned us here. My husband and I both have Baccalaureate degrees. I used to be a social studies teacher back in Syria. (At first) I stayed at home for two months, but when they found out that I had a BA degree, they called me in to teach. Working as a teacher (makes me feel at home), that’s it. Sometimes (I feel it) when I sit with the neighbors as well. (But) I hate the caravan, every time I go back there I feel scared and anxious."
Wafa's qualifications helped her finding teaching work, and a sense of purpose and comfort within her new temporary home in Jordan. As this UK focused report from the ESRC outlines, targeted interventions - including provision for the accreditation and recognition of refugee qualifications and skills - is essential to improve integration outcomes for Syrian refugees in the UK.
