The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis

The Walrus is hosting an online event titled 'Education in Crisis' on June 17, 2026, presented in partnership with Save the Children, Oxfam Canada, the Refugee Education Council, and War Child. The discussion addresses the critical issue of educational access for refugee children, noting that 5.7 million displaced children are currently out of school despite the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirming education as a fundamental right. The event features experts from humanitarian organizations who will share practical insights and personal stories on delivering education in emergency contexts. Speakers include Daria Mierhut from the Refugee Education Council, Alex Odongo from War Child Canada, Arnold Okello from Oxfam in Uganda, and Kinfe Wubetu from Save the Children International Ethiopia. They will explore innovative approaches, such as teaching outside traditional classrooms and leveraging local community history, to help displaced children build foundations for stable, self-determined futures. The session aims to highlight barriers that increase with age and discuss strategies to overcome them. This free, accessible online event requires registration via Eventbrite and will include captioning to ensure inclusivity for all participants.