Lorraine Charles is a researcher focusing on politics, political economy, development, education and livelihoods in the Middle East, with over 12 years’ experience in the region. She has worked on issues related to the Syrian crisis since 2011. She is an associate at Angela M. Solomon Communications and director of social enterprise for Pale Blue Dot Life. Her research currently focuses on sustainable solutions for livelihoods and education for refugees. She is a PhD candidate in Middle East politics at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/contributor/lorraine-charles/rss en Education Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:22:25 +0000 Lorraine Charles https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/03/15/private-sector-could-bridge-education-gap-for-syrian-refugees-2 https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/community/2017/03/15/private-sector-could-bridge-education-gap-for-syrian-refugees-2 The private sector has the potential to help host governments and the international community fill the education gap for Syrian refugees with funding, innovation and expertise, writes researcher Lorraine Charles. Education Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:22:16 +0000 Lorraine Charles https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/03/15/private-sector-could-bridge-education-gap-for-syrian-refugees https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/03/15/private-sector-could-bridge-education-gap-for-syrian-refugees The private sector has the potential to help host governments and the international community fill the education gap for Syrian refugees with funding, innovation and expertise, writes researcher Lorraine Charles.