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Digital Inclusion is a new focus area for Switchboard, with a new team! Freschta Naseri, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, brings over 5 years’ experience in resettlement services and comes to the team from the IRC Dallas office. Julie Heller, Digital Inclusion Manager, brings over 25 years’ experience in media and education and comes to the team […]
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This resource, developed by Switchboard, provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Welcome Corps Support Line (WCSL). The WCSL offers technical assistance to private sponsorship groups (PSGs) in the form of general resettlement guidance, access to shared learning resources (such as self-paced trainings, information guides, videos, etc.), information about local community supports, and referrals […]
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In response to requests from the resettlement network, Switchboard developed this resource list to enhance service providers’ knowledge of the key topics related to coping with hate, including cultural awareness; racism, hate crimes, and discrimination; islamophobia; and antisemitism. Client-facing resources are also included. The external resources contained in this blog post represent the views and opinions […]
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Refugee and newcomer families are often confronted with the daunting challenge of integrating into a new society while seeking gainful employment. This can be especially challenging for newcomers who are caregivers to young children. Service providers should familiarize themselves with high-quality child care resources to help caregivers integrate into their new communities and, crucially, enter […]
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Supporting a community demands a robust support structure. Leaders of ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) particularly understand this. As defined by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), an ECBO is a nonprofit primarily formed by present or past refugees to champion refugee progress. Having a community-led ECBO board can go a long way in meeting a […]
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This course, designed by Refugee Welcome Collective, provides local resettlement agency staff with knowledge and resources to initiate or further develop a co-sponsorship program. This is a self-paced course.
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The AHLAN Manual is a dynamic document aimed at eliminating barriers to refugee resettlement and fostering inclusion by reshaping the landscape of refugee resettlement through the establishment of Resettlement Campuses. Developed by Every Campus A Refuge in collaboration with several organizations, this manual fills a crucial gap for campuses striving to cultivate a sense of […]
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This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on September 27, 2023 the training was delivered by Drocella Mugorewera, international bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of the Diversity in Action Global Movement; Dauda Sesay, the National Network Director […]
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This guide provides an overview of sponsorship through Welcome Connect and insights on how to effectively engage your community to join you. This guide includes: Tips on how to share sponsorship with friends, family, and your community Sponsorship 101 Flyer Sample Social Media Posts and Graphics Email templates you can use to invite others to join […]
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In the face of the U.S. housing crisis, resettlement practitioners must embrace creative solutions to housing newcomers. One such solution involves partnering with institutions of higher education to meet newcomer temporary or long-term housing needs. This resource was created by Refugee Housing Solutions and the International Rescue Committee.
