Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.

“Home of the Brave, By the Numbers”

In this activity, students will gain a data-driven perspective on the worldwide refugee crisis, sharpening their analytical skills while simultaneously deepening their understanding of the core themes in Home of the Brave.

According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as of 2022, there are 103 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, and 72% of those refugees originate from just five countries: Syria (6.8 million), Venezuela (5.6 million), Ukraine (5.4 million), Afghanistan (2.8 million), and South Sudan (2.4 million). 

Kek’s difficult road of fleeing his homeland, being separated from his family, and struggling to assimilate into American culture is not unique. Spend time as a class exploring the suggested online sources suggested or similar resources to learn more about how war, famine, disease, and poverty all touch these five countries and force ordinary people to flee in search of a better life.

In this three-part activity, you will:

• Review statistics related to the Sudanese refugee crisis, specifically. In your review of the data, did you uncover any statistics that you find to be particularly illuminating? Where does Kek fit into the overall picture?
• Review statistics related to another one of the top countries from which the world’s refugees hail from.