Young Venezuelan Refugees Get a Fresh Start in Trinidad’s Schools
Port of Spain, Trinidad – As the political and economic crisis in Venezuela worsens, more and more Venezuelans are fleeing their country in search of a better life. Trinidad and Tobago has been one of the main destinations for these refugees, with over 40,000 Venezuelans now living in the twin-island nation.
Among the refugees are many young children, who have been forced to leave their homes and schools behind. In order to help these children continue their education, the Trinidad and Tobago government has opened up its schools to Venezuelan students.
At the St. James Government Primary School in Port of Spain, 10-year-old Maria is one of the many Venezuelan students who have been welcomed into the school community. Maria fled Venezuela with her family two years ago, and she is now in the fourth grade at St. James.
Maria says that she is happy to be in Trinidad and Tobago, and that she is grateful for the opportunity to continue her education. “I like my school here,” she says. “The teachers are nice, and the students are friendly.”
Maria’s teacher, Mrs. Baptiste, says that she is impressed with Maria’s progress. “She is a very bright student,” Mrs. Baptiste says. “She is always eager to learn, and she is always willing to help her classmates.”
Mrs. Baptiste says that she is proud of the school’s commitment to helping Venezuelan students. “These children have been through a lot,” she says. “We are happy to be able to give them a safe and supportive environment in which to learn and grow.”
The Trinidad and Tobago government has also provided funding for a number of programs to help Venezuelan refugees integrate into Trinidadian society. These programs include language classes, job training, and counseling.
The government’s efforts to help Venezuelan refugees have been praised by international observers. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called Trinidad and Tobago’s response to the Venezuelan refugee crisis “exemplary.”
The UNHCR says that Trinidad and Tobago is a model for other countries in the region that are facing similar challenges. “Trinidad and Tobago has shown that it is possible to welcome refugees and migrants with compassion and dignity,” the UNHCR says.
Young Venezuelan refugees get a fresh start in Trinidad’s schools
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