This year, as part of the International Development week, the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) MUN Committee hosted the ‘Love without Borders’ event on Friday, 8th February 2019, at the Loft of the University Centre. Speaking with Husam Basemah, the Fundraising coordinator for WUSC MUN Committee about the goal of the event, he said the aim is to increase awareness about the refugee crises.
The event features multiple stations showcasing a diverse and interesting range of activities which left the venue packed with participants throughout the duration. On the choice of activities for “Love Without Borders,” Husam Basemah, who will be returning next year as the Chairperson of WUSC local chapter at MUN elaborated,
“For this event, we have provided a virtual reality (VR) headset which people can use to see the refugee camps and what goes on there. By seeing the camps in 360 degrees , the attendants can sort of experience what’s going on there at a deeper level.”
In addition to the VR headset, which is a device that provides virtual reality for the user, there were some more things to do, namely art therapy, which allowed participants to express their feelings about the virtual reality of refugee life using arts; and the tree of life, where participants could write a note to refugees.
Speaking on the future goals of the MUN chapter of WUSC, Husam added that they intend to establish a scholarship program designed primarily for refugee students, giving out financial aid to at least one student annually, in the hopes to enable a new life with quality education.
Together with the other five Committee members, WUSC continues to raise awareness about the current refugee crises using different campaigns such as this ‘Love without borders’ event. In recognition of their exemplary work and the diversity of their Committee, WUSC MUN received an award (the rising Committee award) from the global WUSC organization.
