Name: The board game getting kids excited about school
Uploaded: 2022-12-20T15:56:47Z
Duration: 11 min 15 s
Description: Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning and help kids thrive in and out of school.

Joel Baraka: The board game getting kids excited about school

The board game getting kids excited about school

Going to school in a refugee camp can be complicated: students encounter crowded classrooms, rigid curricula and limited access to teachers. Joel Baraka, who grew up in the Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda, is determined to change that for the better. He shows how educational board games can be a fun and effective way to improve access to learning and help kids thrive in and out of school.

Education in refugee camps often means crowded classrooms, rote memorization, and little chance for real engagement. One playful innovation has brought joy and teamwork into learning for over 5,000 children, even during pandemic lockdowns. By turning lessons into a star-themed board game, students collaborate, practice critical skills, and forget their hunger, all while mastering core subjects. Play becomes a powerful bridge to a brighter future, even in the toughest circumstances.