GERE blog

Welcome to the GERE blog! Here you will find blog posts written by the Refugee Researchers and programme updates from the GERE core team. 

Scaling refugee teacher inclusion models for enhanced agency and well-being: project launch

Scaling refugee teacher inclusion models for enhanced agency and well-being: project launch

Scaling refugee teacher inclusion models for enhanced agency and well-being: project launch By Jigsaw We are excited to announce our latest GERE project. Funded by IDRC through GPE/KIX and conducted in partnership with UNHCR, this 33-month study will explore how to ensure that refugee teachers are able to work within the formal education systems of … Continue reading Scaling refugee…
Celebrating the launch of the Voices of Refugee Youth research publications

Celebrating the launch of the Voices of Refugee Youth research publications

We're delighted to announce the launch of the Voices of Refugee Youth research publications, which represent the culmination of a four-year research study.
My experience of remote data collection

My experience of remote data collection

In our final Voices of Refugee Youth blog of the year, Steven reflects on the transition to remote data collection methods mid-way through the research study.
How to work effectively with youth in research

How to work effectively with youth in research

Youth participation is central to the Voices of Refugee Youth research project. In this blog, Alexandre reflects on his experience of this approach, including the practical implications to be considered and benefits for research outcomes.
Our experience of conducting remote data collection

Our experience of conducting remote data collection

Reflecting on the impact on Covid-19 on the Voices of Refugee Youth research study, Kelly and Josiane offer an overview of the changes the pandemic demanded of the data collection process and their experience of this.
Highlights from Unit 3 and Unit 4 of the research methods training

Highlights from Unit 3 and Unit 4 of the research methods training

Looking back at her experience on the research methods training course for the youth researchers on Voices of Refugee Youth, Gaëlle reflects on the content she learned and personal highlights from Units 3 and 4.
The impact of pandemic-related restrictions on education in an urban refugee community from Huye district

The impact of pandemic-related restrictions on education in an urban refugee community from Huye district

In our latest blog, Fabrice reflects on the impact of Covid-19 on refugee university students in Huye district, Rwanda, including the impacts on teaching, funding and employment, and the opportunities to engage with new learning platforms.
My perspective on education and employment opportunities for refugees

My perspective on education and employment opportunities for refugees

Christophe reflects on the opportunities available for refugees in Rwanda and the value of obtaining technical skills for future education and employment.
The practical experience of being a Youth Researcher

The practical experience of being a Youth Researcher

Emmanuel shares his perspective of being a Youth Researcher in Rwanda for the Voices of Refugee Youth study.
Personal highlights from DP2 data collection

Personal highlights from DP2 data collection

The second data point for the Voices of Refugee Youth survey took place in Rwanda in October 2021. In this blog, one of our youth researchers, Gentille, reflects on her experience of data collection.
Reflections on co-authorship in academic research

Reflections on co-authorship in academic research

Increasing participation and representation is central to ‘Voices of Refugee Youth’. In this blog, Becky – one of the Jigsaw team – reflects on approaches to co-authorship in academic research, drawing on learnings from the study so far.
The importance of research ethics in refugee education research

The importance of research ethics in refugee education research

Drawing on their experience during the study, Aime Parfait and Aimee explore the role and practical application of research ethics.
My story so far

My story so far

Gabriel – one of our Youth Researchers in Rwanda – provides a personal account of his experience in education and employment, and the ways in which the Voices of Refugee Youth initiative has impacted on this.
Reflections on using a youth-centred methodology

Reflections on using a youth-centred methodology

Katrina – one of the Jigsaw team – shares her reflections on the affordances of the research study’s youth-centred methodology so far.
My experience of doing research methods training virtually

My experience of doing research methods training virtually

Javan shares his thoughts on the transition of the research methods training course to online delivery, due to the pandemic.
Our analysis of Data Point 1

Our analysis of Data Point 1

Alexandre and Emmanuel present their analysis of data collected from refugee secondary school students in Mahama Camp in Rwanda for Data Point 1