Bowring Camp Social / Educational Programme
(September/October 1983)
Revised February 1985
Aims
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To assist and support refugees in the difficult process of transition between their life in their country of origin and then move to a new country.
To encourage a feeling of mutual co-operation and self esteem in a period of uncertainty and transition.
To enable refugees to use their time creatively and constructively and try to prevent the onset of apathy, of withdrawal and/or violence.
To prepare refugees through a social and educational experience for some of the changes that will be expected of them in terms of social/educational/philosophical/ emotional/physical opportunities and expectation in a new
country.
5) To aid the growth and development of the children
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physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually so that they will be able to take their place as equals in their future host country.
Reinforce family ties and networks and responsibilities and encourage the positive attitude to family resettlement beyond the camp.