This case study with activities shares Thu's story.
Thu lives with his wife in Vietnam. When Thu was 12 years old, he lost his leg when he stepped on a land mine. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Vietnam, Thu was able to open a barber shop to earn an income. The program also supports Thu and others living with a disability to come together to socialise, support and learn from each other.
For Upper Primary Students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Thu's story first featured in Project Compassion 2023
A worksheet that develops students' ethical and practical understanding of child rights, for Years F-3.
Learn MoreJamila, a Rohingya woman living in the world's largest Refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, fled the armed conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State to save herself, her elderly mother and eight month-old baby daughter. She faced life in the camp, caring for them on her own. With the support of Caritas, Jamila had access to emergency food and shelter, as well as lifesaving practical and emotional support through career training and trauma counselling. Learning activities included.
For Lower Primary students: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2.
Jamila's story first featured in Project Compassion 2021.
Refugee, forced displacement
Jamila, a Rohingya woman living in the world's largest Refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, fled the armed conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State to save herself, her elderly mother and eight month-old baby daughter. She faced life in the camp, caring for them on her own. With the support of Caritas, Jamila had access to emergency food and shelter, as well as lifesaving practical and emotional support through career training and trauma counselling. Learning activities included.
For Upper Primary students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Jamila's story first featured in Project Compassion 2021.
Refugee, Forced migration, displacement
Halima fled increasing violence in Myanmar and is raising two children under seven, in an overpopulated refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. With the support of Caritas, Halima was able to find shelter, and provided with resources to help her create a better life for her family. Learning activities included.
For Lower Primary students: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2.
Halima's story first featured in Project Compassion 2021.
refugee, forced migration, displacement
Halima fled increasing violence in Myanmar and is raising two children under seven, in an overpopulated refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. With the support of Caritas, Halima was able to find shelter, and provided with resources to help her create a better life for her family. Learning activities included.
For Upper Primary students: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Halima's story first featured in Project Compassion 2021.
refugee, forced migration, displacement, conflict