Education as refuge: learning opportunities for displaced children in Ukraine and Spain
Each year, on 8 September, the world marks International Literacy Day, initiated by UNESCO. In times of war, education takes on a deeper role: for displaced children, it becomes a refuge of normality and hope.
Ukraine: adapting under pressure
For children who have fled their homes, the challenge is twofold — adapting to new environments while continuing their studies. Ukrainian communities are responding with inclusive classrooms, online learning platforms, and school-based psychological support.
Spain: a welcoming model
Spain has opened its education system to Ukrainian pupils, offering free access to schools and dedicated support from teachers. For many communities, this is both a test and a demonstration of solidarity, showing how education can be an instrument of integration without erasing identity.
Why education matters
Schools are more than places of learning: in crises, they provide safety, stability, social ties and a vision of the future. Education is a universal language of resilience.
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