Cambridge, Alsama Aid Displaced Youths’ Education

Why this is here: A Syrian refugee student, Wissal Al-Jaber, plans to study psychology with the help of the G12++ qualification, stating she deserves the same future opportunities as traditionally educated students.

Cambridge University Press and Assessment partnered with Alsama Project to expand access to education for refugees and displaced youths in Nigeria and worldwide. The organizations signed an agreement at the Education World Forum to develop the G12++ qualification. This credential offers an alternative to traditional secondary school credentials for young people whose education has been disrupted.

Nigeria currently hosts roughly 3.6 million forcibly displaced persons. Globally, about 117.3 million people are displaced, including 49 million children. Only nine percent of refugees worldwide access higher education, a rate much lower than the global average of 42 percent.

Alsama Project initially created G12++ while working in a refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon. The first G12++ exam took place in February 2026.

Partners will now focus on gaining wider recognition for the qualification among universities and employers, and securing funding for implementation. The program’s long-term success depends on continued financial support and acceptance by educational institutions.