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I would try to make a solution to find peace

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I would like to collect donation from my church to help Afghanistan people, I do believe that I can make a big collection.

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I can volunteer my self to teach toddler in the learning center of the refugee
https://www.help4refugees.or.id/

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ABOUT US

In September 2017, a small home in Tebet, South Jakarta was converted into a learning centre by two enterprising Afghani refugees, Mohammad Baqir Bayani and Kalsoom Jaffari. Upon his arrival in Indonesia, Baqir started living and teaching at a refugee learning centre in Bogor (a small town 2 hours away from Jakarta). He soon recognised the urgent need for basic education and lack of positive activities for refugees, by refugees in Indonesia. Determined to make a positive difference in his community he teamed up with Kalsoom to set up HELP for Refugees Learning centre offering informal education, basic health services and other learning opportunities to refugees in Jakarta.

Today, HELP has become more than a learning center. It is a vibrant and diverse community which offers a feeling of belonging and a greater sense of purpose to people from more than 12 different nationalities who are living with great uncertainty. We are a community of over 200 incredible people and are proud to be one of the most diverse refugee-led organisations in Indonesia.

The centre is run by a small and committed team of volunteers from the refugee community led by Mohammad Baqir Bayani, Program Director. They know the realities and experiences of living a life of uncertainty, meaning they are able to effectively meet the need of our students and the larger refugee community.

HELP for Refugees aims to bring the refugee and Indonesian communities in Jakarta closer together and to raise awareness and understanding of different cultures. Indonesians are involved in every aspect of our work - as volunteers, teachers, board members and donors. Our classes are provided by a multi-cultural team of volunteer teachers of different ages and nationalities.

Led by refugees, HELP for Refugees is supported by an Indonesian Board of Trustees and a Board of Advisers under Yayasan HELP Indonesia, a charity registered and approved by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights Indonesia.

Refugees in Indonesia​

Indonesia has around 13,800 refugees and asylum seekers living in the country. Approximately 6,000 are registered in Jakarta with UNHCR. Under Indonesian law, asylum seekers and refugees are not allowed to work, they do not have access to social support from the Indonesian Government and they are not accepted by the majority of schools and universities. Many refugees are deprived of a sense of purpose and dignity which can be provided by work and study.

Many in the community feel trapped - unable to return to their country, limited prospects of being resettled elsewhere and no prospect of settling lawfully in Indonesia.​

Lack of education is one of the biggest problems individuals and families face. Children's education is often put on hold for many years, young people are unable to continue their studies and adults struggle to find places to learn English and other knowledge or skills to prepare for their final place of resettlement.

WHAT WE DO

H ealth

We conduct awareness-raising and health promotion workshops to prevent common or more serious health issues. Topics include nutrition, reproductive health, dental care and mental health issues.

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E ducation

We believe that education and skills development are some of the most effective tools available for self-empowerment. HELP offers education to children, teenagers and adults. Our program covers four main areas: i) Enabling children to continue their basic education

ii) Equipping young people and older adults with English and Indonesian for integration in Indonesia and in the third countries after resettlement.
iii) Connecting students with opportunities outside of HELP.

L earning P rogram

Through workshops and training, we empower refugees with skills, and help prepare them for their community integration. Refugees also have the opportunity to make use of the skills they gained in their home countries by teaching interested members of the community.

Empowering refugees today for a better tomorrow.

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We are a group of compassionate refugees who HELP empower fellow refugees and build resilience and hope in our community in Jakarta.

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HOw we work

We are proud to be an organisation that is founded and led by refugees. We also work closely with individuals and organisations in Indonesia. Our program is founded on the following key principles:

> We embrace diversity: Our students and volunteers come from over 12 countries worldwide and range from age 4 to 60 years old. We ensure that our teachers, management team and curriculum specifically promote the values of tolerance, friendship and understanding.

> We develop community leaders: Refugees have the right and the potential to make decisions on the services available to them. By volunteering with HELP (e.g. as teachers or managers) refugees in our communities are gaining confidence to develop their leadership skills and, in turn, become role models to others.

> We encourage resilience and self-empowerment: We believe that education and skills development are some of the most effective tools available for self-empowerment. Refugees have the potential to improve their own lives given the right opportunities and support. Volunteering with HELP enables individuals to share their knowledge and skills with their community.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteers are the lifeblood in all that we do and we couldn't run our program without them.

We offer many flexible volunteering opportunities in:

Teaching English, Art and Craft, Music, Life Skills etc.

Teacher training or vocational training

Fundraising, media and communication

Management and Organisational strengthening (accounting, IT support, organisational capacity building).

To register your interest, please fill our volunteer application form here

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For any questions regarding volunteering at HELP, reach us out at Volunteerco.help@gmail.com

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< Donate >

HELP for refugees has been a place of learning and support for over 150 refugees for two years. We need support to ensure HELP is still able to open its doors for our refugee community in 2020. Our building rent for the next 12 months is due in August. While we know times are tough for everyone, any support from you will go a long way. Donations can be made directly to our local bank account provided below.

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Bank name: Bank Mandiri
Branch: Kemang Plaza
Account number: 1260006293202
Account name: Shweta Kawatra Dakin
Swift Code: BMRIIDJA

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No donation is too small. 100% of your donation will go towards ensuring we can continue our services in the future and we can still support our community in this unfortunate time.

Our fundraising goal for house rent is IDR 60 million (3955.17 USD).

For any questions, please feel free to reach us at :

helpforrefugees.id@gmail.com ﻿

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DKI Jakarta 12820

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HELP for Refugees is more than a learning center. It is a vibrant community where we embrace diversity with incredible people from 12 different nationalities. We cultivate community leaders by developing their raw talents and empowering them with new skills.

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Maybe I would write a letter to the president about suggestions, set up a campaign for no conflict, or join a nonprofit group dedicated to stop conflict

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I would suggest some solutions and pick the best solution so that the problem/conflict could end peacefully.

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I will not carried away in the conflict. i will suggest diplomacy and discussion to solve the conflict.

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I would try to find a fair solution so they can stop the conflict and get what they want in a fair and good way.

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i would think of a good and peaceful solution

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I would try to find a solution where both parties win and they will be happy.

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I would try to understand that other person and then handle the conflict by finding the win-win solution that is comfortable for that other person so that we wont be having a bad time with a fake solution.

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I would listen first then talk. Give best solution for both of us.

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I would calm down, tell the other person to calm down. Apologize, i WILL apologize to them. If other people are the ones that are having an argument, i would tell both of them to calm down and tell them to find a solution for the argument without trouble.

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I would handle the conflict peacefully and find the solution without arguments.

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As a member of International Citizen , how would you speak up and take action in handling conflict ?

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Not Gavyn (yes it only has one sentence)

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Not Gavyn (yes it only has one sentence)

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I would think of the solutions and try to find the best one, like thinking of the best win-win solution so that conflicts would end peacefully. (and not start WWIII, then WWIV, then WWV, then WWVI and not well, destroy the world i guess)

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I would find a good solution and research and make sure my solution is accurate and good for all humans.

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I would think make a peaceful solution ( Chloe M )

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I would think make a peaceful solution ( Chloe M )

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I would try to think of a win win solution so both will be happy and won't fight :D <3

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I would think of a solution and try my best to convince the government to offer some help to Afghanistan people. They are in very bad condition because winter is approaching it means no food supplies or medicine can enter the country. Definitely, we must participate and move fast to save young children from hunger.

References:

The Current Realities of Living Conditions in Afghanistan (borgenproject.org)

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In general, Afghanistan often resides in people's minds as a war-torn country in an arid environment with a long history of social strife and religious oppression. While those points have merit, many people in the west can have an oversimplified view of the living conditions in Afghanistan.

Everyday Existence

In Afghanistan, not all people live in perpetual fear of attacks, though these incidences do occur. Every day major cities bustle with thousands of shop owners opening their doors and cart-pushers taking to the streets. Few can afford l eisure activities, but they do exist. In the capital of Kabul, there are zoos, amusement parks, cricket, football, and buzkashi matches (a traditional sport in which men on horses fight over a goat).

Threat of Attack

However, living conditions in Afghanistan can be harsh. According to a CIA World Factbook, an Afghan's life expectancy is a meager 44 years. The wars in Afghanistan have been fairly constant since the seventies, and since 1979, more than a million Afghans have been killed and 3 million maimed in internal conflict.

On Thursday, January 18, a bomb went off at a protest in Kabul claiming the lives of 11 people and wounding 25 others. ISIL took credit for the attack, and in recent months, Kabul has been targeted by both Taliban forces as the groups vie for power within the country.

Electricity, Food and Water

Living conditions in Afghanistan need improvement. As it stands, only six percent of people have electricity and as a result must depend on alternative heat sources during the cold winter. Within an hour of the new year, Turkmenistan shut off electricity completely to Northern Afghanistan after authorities in Kabul rejected a demand for a 100 percent price increase.

Food and water are also challenges for many of the displaced people living in Afghanistan. In 2017, nearly half a million people fled their homes due to conflict, with 31 of 34 provinces recording forced displacement. For the displaced, food can be incredibly difficult to come by, as opportunities for employment are few and far between.

Unemployment is rampant, and even those that find work in construction, car repair, restaurants or offices have a hard time providing for themselves. In fact, most salaries are too meager to provide for large immediate families.

The city of Kabul's population swells with an influx of people from the war-stricken, impoverished countryside. Traffic within the nation's capital gives Los Angeles a run for its money, and security is everywhere. These physical occurrences are reminders that the threat of attack resides amidst normalcy in the current realities of those living in Afghanistan.

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The Current Realities of Living Conditions in Afghanistan

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In general, Afghanistan often resides in people's minds as a war-torn country in an arid environment with a long history of social strife and religious oppression. While those points have merit, many people in the west can have an oversimplified view of the living conditions in Afghanistan.

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i would think of a good solution of where both countries get a win-win and later no conflicts :D

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i would just stay quiet because they can handle them self and i don't wan't to get into the conflict

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I would think of a solution where both countries can win so there are no conflicts

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i would think and use my method to solve conflict (i am not going to talk how to do it).

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Make solution to solve the conflict

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I would think about a win-win solution for both of us.

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I would try to get a peaceful solution, that will get everyone a win - win solution.

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I would help people more and think of how to help the poor in a way that won't hurt them

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I would research my opinion on how to stop the conflict to see if it's accurate or not really. Then I will maybe post posters on social media, and make a speech on the internet to make people aware.

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I would try and think of how and why we need to end the conflict peacefully so that everybody can live peacefully.

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peacefully but mostly by any means nessacary.

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I would try to think of a peaceful solution so the conflict would end peacefully

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I would think of a solution to end the conflict in a peaceful way.