Article - Scholars Helping Syrian Refugee Students in Lebanon Gain Education through a Mobile App - 2020-08-17

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Title
Article - Scholars Helping Syrian Refugee Students in Lebanon Gain Education through a Mobile App - 2020-08-17
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2020
Publication/Event Date
August 17 2020
Abstract
This article, published on August 17, 2020, discusses how Syrian Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Lebanon founded EduPass, a free mobile app, to help refugee children overcome forced dropout, language barriers, and academic gap years. EduPass uses customized lessons and quizzes to bridge learning gaps. The team secured crucial funding and mentorship through the Resolution Social Venture Challenge in 2019.
Resource Subject
  • Digital
  • Technology
Keywords/Access Points
Syrian Mastercard Foundation Scholars; EduPass; mobile app; refugee children; mentorship; Resolution Social Venture Challenge (SVC)
Geographic Locations
  • Lebanon
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
  • Foundation Corporate Announcements
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.2014