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About This Project
Summary
Our Better World (OBW), the storytelling initiative of the Singapore International Foundation, tells stories in Asia to inspire people to take action. In 2019, we told the story of Refugee Learning Center (RLC), a school in Indonesia founded and run by Afghan refugees for refugees. RLC needed both funding and volunteers to continue. By launching their story on social media, we send the message of how refugees are looking after themselves even as they live in limbo waiting for resettlement.
Goals & Objectives
In line with all our refugee stories, the objective of the RLC story is to raise awareness on how refugees are doing the best they can to provide for their own needs in their host countries, even as they seek support from others. The goal of the story: donations for funding and volunteers to teach.
Results & Impact
The story was viewed over 1.09 million times, which helped RLC reach their fundraising goal of US$6.6K. A total of 266 volunteers signed up to teach at RLC, the most number they’ve ever received. The story was shared 1,291 times.
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