Why?
The largest international exodus of refugees since the Second World War is happening today in Syria. Millions have been displaced escaping the turmoil. They find themselves dependant upon and becoming a burden to others. Often the refugees and asylum seekers…
* do not speak the language of their hosts;
* are not familiar with the culture where they end up;
* are unable to provide for themselves;
* have lost their independence.
These refugees and asylum seekers desperately need the gift of language. This will allow them to take control of their lives and regain their dignity as they become more productive members of society. However, for Arabic speakers, there are no tested, effective
online courses in the languages that they need.
The Solution
This is where we come in. Our website,
Sulantra.com, provides exceptional courses for absolute beginners in the languages these refugees need. Starting from zero, we excel at getting people up and running in a new language. As a bonus, we include concise, practical cultural notes.
To give you some idea of how our courses can help people, check out this short video of a mixed group being tested in Cambodia after studying Khmer with Sulantra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0jtIU6ViX4
To make this happen for Syrian refugees and asylum seekers, all we have to do is upload Arabic. Once Arabic is in our system, we will be able to provide them with free, direct access to any language course we offer. An added benefit: teachers in host countries
can also use Sulantra to complement language classes for these refugees.
Sulantra who?
We are a dedicated group of four men and one woman from around the globe whose goal is to create a language learning website that is effective, affordable and accessible to anyone, regardless of their age, gender or income level. We designed a website that
allows every language we upload to be studied and to be studied from. And we have made efforts to be all-inclusive, adding languages that are often overlooked.
What’s next?
Syrian refugees and asylum seekers need new language skills and cultural insights. They want to be independent, not a burden. Our courses can assist tens of thousands in rebuilding their lives, but we need to upload Arabic. You can help us make this possible.
The amount we are asking for may seem like a lot, but the uploading of a new language to Sulantra is complex. Our budget reflects the cost to us, not personal gain. We believe that, with your support, we can reach our goal. Please spread the word about our
campaign.
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