Sairah Khan – EEqual

The Inequities in Education Need To Be Resolved

This year, 3.7 million students will graduate from high school, and 2.5 million students will pursue post-secondary education. Although exciting, the celebration that follows college acceptance and graduation is not a privilege afforded to everyone. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, 49 to 86% of students experiencing homelessness...

3 Reasons Post-Secondary Education Is So Crucial Today

Written by Sairah Khan.

Photo Credits: Katerina Holmes In comparison to previous years, there has been an increase in the significance of higher education. Not only does it promise more job opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle, but it also allows for personal development and satisfaction. Americans have also begun to recognize the increased benefits of education. According...

Education Accessibility: A Solution To Homelessness and Poverty

Written by Sairah Khan.

The Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, once said, “Give a [wo]man a fish and you feed her for a day. You teach her to fish, and you give her an occupation that will feed her for a lifetime.” This quote highlights how the impact of band-aid solutions for homelessness, such as food banks and shelters, are helpful yet temporary. To implement a permanent solution,...

The Overlooked U.S. Student Population Experiencing Homelessness

Written by Sairah Khan.

A prominent, yet often overlooked segment of the United State’s homeless population is, surprisingly, students in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. To put into perspective how large this segment is, over 1.5 million students reported experiencing homelessness during the 2017-18 school year, according to a study by the National Center for...

The Health Implications For Those Experiencing Homelessness and Poverty

Written by Sairah Khan.

Aside from the social impacts, individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty also experience health impacts due to increased risk of disease and impaired access to health care. This often leads to future complications that vary depending on the individual, as both children, adults, and the elderly can experience homelessness at some point during their...

The Most Prevalent Misconceptions Surrounding Homelessness

Written by Sairah Khan.

As said by Don Burnes during his Ted Talk, “Ending Homelessness: Why Aren’t We There Yet,” the difference between housed and people experiencing homelessness is that housed people have a home. Of course, there exist other differentiating factors, such as available resources. However, this quote sheds light on the fact that individuals experiencing...

Homelessness During The Holidays: An Alternate Perspective

Written by Sairah Khan.

Photo Credits: Oleg Magni In general, we characterize December with winter festivities and the celebration of holidays, most notably Christmas and Hanukkah. Since this month has a lot to offer in the way of events and time with family, the feelings of goodwill and happiness often consume us. Naturally, this is not the case for every individual but...

The Impact of Familial Relationships on Poverty and Homelessness

Written by Sairah Khan.

Photo Credits: Taufiq Klinkenborg Every single individual is born into circumstances over which they have no influence or control. Familial relationships are a primary example of a factor that are a virtue of birth and, specifically, are important for lifelong well being. Though the development of such relationships may appear to be an aspect of life...

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