Global Refugee Challenge

Issued by UWE Bristol

A 3-month programme where students from University Arts London, UWE, Taylors, and MTA working with refugees in Malaysia to solve problems around Education and Wellbeing by following a design thinking process. During the programme the participants were weekly mentored by community leaders from organizations working in these areas in Malaysia (e.g. Kachin Refugee Committee, Fugee, and Health Equity Initiatives) and coached by team coaches from those institutions.

Skills

Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Empathy
Global Mindset
Innovation and Transformation
Leadership
Networking
Proactivity
Problem Solving
Rapport
Team Working
Time Management
Working Under Pressure

Earning Criteria

Attendance and participation at the Global Refugee Challenge and weekly meetings
Understanding the challenges and opportunities refugees in Malaysia face in their education and entrepreneurial journey.
Working effectively in a global virtual team to identify and create sustainable solutions.
Communicating clearly and concisely the teams proposed solutions to a panel of business experts, mentors, and funding organizations.