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“Home of the Brave, By the Numbers”
In this activity, students will gain a data-driven perspective on the worldwide refugee crisis, sharpening their analytical skills while simultaneously deepening their understanding of the core themes in Home of the Brave.
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of 2022, there are 103 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, and 72% of those refugees originate from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Venezuela (5.6 million), Ukraine (5.4 million), Afghanistan (2.8 million), and South Sudan (2.4 million).
Kek’s difficult road of fleeing his homeland, being separated from his family, and struggling to assimilate into American culture is not unique. Spend time as a class exploring the suggested online sources suggested or similar resources to learn more about how war, famine, disease, and poverty all touch these five countries and force ordinary people to flee in search of a better life.
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