The collaborative not-for-profit digital platform for language acquisition
The collaborative not-for-profit digital platform for language acquisition
In early 2022, the number of refugees rose to 100 million – people from Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti and other locations.
Refugees and migrants face language barriers, in spite of all that governments and NGOs offer for their basic needs and language classes.
A mobile app and web-browser platform targets those barriers with a freely accessible and innovative learning support infrastructure which bridges content and socialized learning.
The Invisible Problems of Acquiring a Language
There is an accessibility issue because many cannot attend the courses when they are scheduled, where they are scheduled, or in some cases, the cost.
Classes with many participants cannot address the diverse and unique needs of individuals with varying abilities and skills.
While basic vocabulary and grammar are important, refugees also need to learn and practice content related to healthcare, their children’s schools, citizenship processes, entry level job skills, and navigating daily life situations.
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Kusala Institute is committed to easing the language challenges that refugees and migrants face in order to navigate, integrate, and belong. Our Institute provides free access to its unique platform. We’d like you to know why.
From the Voices of Refugees comes Real Hope
With the global refugee population on the rise, the need for accessible language support is more crucial than ever. Traditional language classes, while valuable, aren’t accessible to everyone. With a special focus on the needs of refugees, Kusala Institute licenses the Latudio app to help refugees beyond the classroom to find their voice in new and unfamiliar surroundings.
Hope Breaks Down Barriers for Refugees
In 2021, the military took control of Myanmar and it changed the country’s politics, economy, and especially education.
For one person, Nann, it changed her life overnight. With many of her university professors resigning and not wanting an education influenced by the military, she had to rethink her studies.