We Are Driven by Our Global Classroom

ROC acts as the executing organization for the Global Classroom by providing teaching support to faculty & staff.

We facilitate regular classes, fundraise to cover building maintenance costs, arrange tutoring efforts for all students, and commit to complete transparency with our partners.

Education & Forced Displacement

Currently, the UN Agency for Refugees (UNHCR) states ~80 million individuals face forced displacement and only 3% of that total have access to tertiary education. Education in these displacement zones do not follow standardized curriculums and typically only offer parallel programs or other non-formal education certificates.

Dzaleka University Program

The Global Classroom Dzaleka University Program was created to close the gap between forced displacement and equal education rights to standardized curriculum in these zones. By partnering with Central Michigan University (CMU), enrolled refugee students complete coursework and group projects by studying to gain full credits towards a certificate program. This program allows students with a rare opportunity to share ideas and cultural experiences with American counterparts to learn from each other and grow. As CMU is not accredited to provide Associates Degrees, ROC and CMU are currently seeking university partners to recognize the academic credits students earn at CMU with an Associates Degree from their institution.

Program Details

Our Program offers a 3 to 4 year online American university level program with 100% of tuition/fees waived. Enrolled students residing in Dzaleka Refugee Camp take 1 to 2 classes at a time per semester. We offer Fall/Spring semesters, plus 1 Summer session each year. Students receive same treatment as online American university students and attend in person 3 days a week for 3 hours each.

A full cohort of up to 20 students are enrolled each semester. Enrolled students continue to have full financial coverage to earn online credits in partnership with Central Michigan University.

-ROC Executive Board Member

“The Global Classroom’s impact stretches far beyond education. It is about establishing a brighter future for generations to come”

The Global Classroom in Action

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Global Classroom Testimonials

  • "My Participation in the Global Classroom program was invaluable....

    It is not very often where someone from the United States can have a relatively close up experience and interact with someone from another country, especially not from places like Malawi”

    — CMU student participating in the Global Classroom

  • "Being apart of Global Classroom Program in Malawi has been a life-changing experience...

    Being able to personally witness the positive impact of ROC’s educational program on the lives of the local community there and the people enrolled in the program is something I will carry with me forever.”

    -ROC Executive Board Member

  • "The Global Classroom holds so much transformative power...

    ROC’s innovative approach to education with interactive teaching methods and making sure the students have access to technology is revolutionary for those who face resettlement.”

    -ROC Donor

  • "Sustainability and community inclusion ensures the Global Classroom's everlasting impact...

    I’m honored to support a mission and witness the incredible impact everyone is making in Malawi to guarantee education is accessible, equitable, and of the highest quality.”

    -ROC Donor

Donate to Help Students in the Global Classroom Today

ROC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, and all donations are eligible for tax-deductions.

100% of your donations go directly to program support. All of your contributions will help expand educational access to those who have experience with forced displacement.

Want More Global Classroom Specifics?

The Global Classroom is only possible thanks to a team of partners, volunteers and donors.

If you’re interested in learning more or supporting the effort by donating your time, network, or money, feel free to contact us by submitting your information to the right.