International Development on the Agenda for George Green's Ambassadors for tomorrow
On Monday 20th November six students from George Green’s championed children’s rights in a meeting with humanitarian experts and the Minister of State for International Development.
They “held the Minister to account” on what the government is doing to support refugees, discussed how the UK can tackle the global challenges that children face, and learned how the UK is currently supporting refugees and vulnerable people across the world.
“It was fantastic to witness the enthusiasm of George Green’s pupils,” Mr Burt commented.
“I was delighted to see them, as Britain’s ambassadors of tomorrow, take an avid interest in our role supporting refugees and vulnerable people across the world.
George Green’s student Katerina said afterwards: “I thought before our visit that the UK only provided water bottles in a crisis—but we send a substantial amount of support equipment.
“We were impressed by a water bottle with a filter so you can drink from any source, as well as the solar lamps and head torches.”
Our visitors also gave a presentation on the importance of children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Right of the Child.
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