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“There are people helping me and making me feel there's more to do in life — I want to be a source of hope for someone else in the future.” Saja Abusafia We are gratfeul to unconnected.org for capturing Saja's journey in such a beautiful way. Her story is a reminder that education isn't just about learning — it’s about fostering community and creating opportunities for people to be part of something bigger than themselves. Saja left her entire life behind in Gaza to seek safety in Egypt and pursue her passion for computer science. Through her participation in our Certificate program, she is gaining access to new content, experiential learning and networking opportunities. Unconnected has played a vital role in supporting her and dozens of other learners by supporting with connectivity. Saja’s story reflects the reality of millions across the globe — young people with extraordinary potential, held back by conflict, disconnection, or lack of access. #WomensMonth #UnconnectedVoices #DigitalEquity #EducationForAll #ComputerScience MIT Open Learning MIT Jameel World Education Lab Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admir Masic

The world feels heavy right now. Lives are being uprooted. Funding is being cut. And people are being used as pawns in conflicts they never chose. But amidst the noise, there are stories like Saja’s — quiet, powerful reminders of what’s possible when we come together. ?? Saja escaped Gaza during the war with one goal: to keep learning. To pursue her dream of becoming a computer science professional. To build a future that could have so easily been taken from her. This Women’s Month, let's not just celebrate women — Let's stand beside them. Because stories like Saja’s aren’t rare. They’re just too often overlooked. Let’s change that. Let’s link arms — across sectors, borders, and timelines — and create the kind of world we’d be proud to leave behind. Please watch. Please share. Please speak up. Someone out there needs to see this. #WomensMonth #DigitalEquity #ConnectivityForAll #UnconnectedVoices #HumanityFirst MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT) Camila Massa Massachusetts Institute of Technology unconnected.org

How has MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT)'s Certificate Program in Computer and Data Science empowered learners? - Tahmina was determined to continue her studies after Afghanistan banned women from pursuing education. - After fleeing the civil war in Sudan, Sujood Eldouma turned adversity into opportunity by deepening her data science career skills. - Russian asylee Pavel Illin began working as a software engineer at the New York City Mayor’s Office. Emerging Talent harnesses MIT’s online learning courses and tools, global networks, and entrepreneurial spirit for talented professionals facing challenging economic and social circumstances. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40F5AfD #ProfessionalDevelopment #RefugeeEducation #OnlineLearning #ComputerScience #DataScience #OnlineEducation #LearningAndDevelopment #LifelongLearning #Education

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Inviting experienced tech professionals to join as mentors for the Na'amal Technical Mentorship Program. Na'amal has just launched this program to support underrepresented talent in building professional portfolios and working on real-world projects. MIT Emerging Talent Alums will benefit from this opportunity. As a Volunteer Technical Mentor, you will: ? Review portfolio projects for best practices & quality standards. ? Guide mentees in professional communication & project management. ? Offer advisory support via Discord & online sessions. ? Empower future tech talent with hands-on experience. ?? They are looking for professionals with experience in: ?? UI/UX & Graphic Designers ?? Frontend, Backend & Full-Stack Developers ?? Commitment: 4 hours/month for 3 months – flexible & remote! Respond to this form to sign up: https://lnkd.in/g6bfk2Qk

?? Grief & Loss on All Levels: Healing Through Connection and Support ?? Losing people we love, relationships we care about, or our very livelihood can be very difficult to cope with. Grief and loss can leave us feeling isolated, but healing begins when we connect with others who understand our pain. Together, during this sesssion, we will find strength, hope, and a path forward. Join us for a powerful healing session titled “Grief and Loss: Healing Through Connection and Support ” on February 28, 2025, led by Deema Akl, a clinical psychology graduate student, and facilitated by Maiwand Qayomi. This session is brought to you in collaboration with Second life for Afghan Women, Learning Planet Institute and KeyOfLife ????? ??????. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dfSFxPaq Come join us to heal together, through connection and support. #GriefAndLoss #HealingTogether #AcceptanceAndCommitment #Resilience #MentalHealthMatters #Mindfulness #StrengthInStruggle #CommunitySupport #YouAreNotAlone

Dear friends, another ask for anyone connected with humanitarian, charity, or other organizations—or individuals—with ties to Venezuela, Sudan, or Myanmar. We (GiveInternet.org) are collaborating with the?MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT)?Program to provide students from 12 countries with laptops so that they can participate in MIT’s remote educational program. Many people offered help for Afghanistan last time, and we are already working to make it happen—thank you! This time, we need support for learners in Venezuela, Sudan, or Myanmar. We’re looking for an individual or international organization operating in any of these countries that can help facilitate this. If you have relevant contacts or know of any organization or individual that can assist, please let us know. We would greatly appreciate any leads! Thank you! FYI Elene Gachechiladze

Quick ask for anyone connected with humanitarian, charity, or other organizations—or individuals—with ties to Afghanistan. We’re (GiveInternet.org) collaborating with the MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT) Program to provide students from 12 countries with laptops, enabling them to participate in MIT’s remote educational program. Right now, we need help supporting two learners in Afghanistan. We’re looking for an individual or international organization operating in Afghanistan that can help facilitate this. Both students can travel to Kabul if needed. If you have relevant contacts or know of any organization or individual that can assist, please reach out. Any leads would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

?? GMI continues to grow our support of displaced leaders through partnerships with community organizations like Rapid Integration Support and Empowerment (RISE) and Elimisha Kakuma, university powerhouses like SNHU's Global Education Movement, Bard College & Open Society University Network Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives, and MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT), and global connectors like UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Learn more about how we're working together to create pipelines to prosperity for young refugees across the world. #RefugeeSupport #Mentorship #EducationForAll #SocialImpact

Catch up on the latest from the MIT Jameel World Education Lab in our January newsletter: https://bit.ly/4aGyTmI. In this edition we cover: ?? our fall rebrand ?? a recap of our Connections conference ?? a new hiring guide from MIT Emerging Talent (formerly MIT ReACT) and the Migration Summit ?? community news from New Uzbekistan University, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, and Ejada ?? ...and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to never miss an update!