Frank Morgan volunteering in Thailand

 

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Australian Catholic University, Thailand

[Image: The Mae La refugee camp on the Thai/Burma border ]
The Mae La refugee camp on the Thai/Burma border

There are over 360,000 Burmese refugees in Thailand alone and many more in other countries. Over one third of these refugees are restricted to refugee camps near the border of Burma. Some have been there for over 20 years.

The majority of refugees simply wish to return home without fear of persecution. Alternative “durable solutions” are integrating into their host country (in this case, Thailand) or being resettled to a third country, such as Australia. Given the continued rule by the junta in Burma, the political realities in Thailand relating to refugees and the small number of resettlement places available annually, for most people these solutions seem unlikely.

Recognising the challenges facing such communities, including a lack of skills and the “brain drain” resulting from resettlement countries giving preference to educated refugees, ACU offered an online Diploma in Liberal Studies to refugees in the camps. Students complete subjects in business, technology, communication, leadership, anthropology, human rights, sociology and politics. With this education, the students will be better equipped to improve the lives of their communities.

Of course distance education is difficult, particularly in a cross-cultural and remote context. ACU sought a volunteer tutor from Palms Australia to liaise between teachers and students and assist students with their English and study skills.

Frank Morgan

[Image: Frank Morgan ]

Frank will work closely with students in Mae La camp, assisting with their English and communication skills and facilitating better communication with lecturers.

Frank has many years experience as a teacher and has worked in a mentoring capacity for many young teachers.

Frank has worked cross-culturally many times, most recently in Thailand and previously as a Palms Australia volunteer in Nepal and India.

Frank is already having a positive effect on the lives of his students, and is committed to assisting them develop the skills and knowledge which will help their people.

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