VOICED : Integrating Syrian refugees in Turkey using circus arts

The video highlights a school in Turkey where Syrian refugee children learn circus arts and Turkish to integrate into their new environment. The school fosters personal growth, confidence, and community among Syrian and Turkish children. It emphasizes conflict resolution and minimal rules, creating a supportive environment led by a refugee who found solace in the school. The program aids in the integration of Syrian refugees into Turkish society, offering a sense of balance in their new world.

What new skills are the Syrian children learning at the school?

• Juggling and walking on stilts

• Singing and dancing

• Cooking and sewing

• Painting and sculpting

How does the school help children integrate into their adoptive country?

• By giving them free meals

• By teaching them Turkish

• By providing them with jobs

• By offering them housing

What is the main rule emphasized at the school?

• No fighting

• No sharing of personal items

• No talking during class

• No leaving the premises

Who is the head of the school and what is his background?

• A former circus performer

• A volunteer from Europe

• A Syrian refugee who fled the war

• A local Turkish teacher

Approximately how many Syrian refugees live in Turkey?

• 1 million

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 3 million