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Our multimedia resource library features content developed by both Switchboard and the larger resettlement community. You can browse the library by resource type, topic, population group, language, or publication year, or by using keywords through our search bar.
The external resources listed in this library represent the views and opinions of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Switchboard.
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This tool and supplemental resource list provides additional materials to support agencies in serving LGBTQ+ newcomers. The Agency Self-Assessment Tool helps you evaluate your organization’s strengths and areas for improvement across eight key topic areas. (Coming soon!) The Supplemental Resources document provides links to blogs, guides, webinars, and research reports available through Switchboard and other […]
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This blog post provides resettlement providers with practical strategies for recruiting and retaining foster homes that can support LGBTQ+ Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs). Building on our earlier guidance for teen foster home recruitment, it outlines six key approaches to identify, prepare, and support foster parents who can create affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth. The post […]
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Many newcomers who practice Islam adhere to Sharia-compliant finance principles, which emphasize ethical practices and prohibit interest-based transactions. However, finding financial products that align with these principles while ensuring safety and avoiding exploitation can be challenging. This guide equips service providers with essential knowledge on Islamic finance principles, ethical banking alternatives, and strategies to help […]
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Switchboard is pleased to announce the publication of the pre-recorded private panel discussion “A Holistic Approach to Digital Inclusion,” which took place during the confluence “Bridging the Gap between Technology and Resettlement” on September 11, 2024, at the University of Utah. This half-hour session is beneficial for refugee service providers working at state agencies, resettlement […]
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The Community Sponsorship Building Blocks are a series of quick online trainings, developed by Refugee Welcome Collective, for sponsors that cover key topics relevant to welcome. Each training takes approximately 15-30 minutes to complete, and training topics currently available include: Centering Newcomer Autonomy and Promoting Self-Sufficiency Trauma-Informed Care for Sponsors Translation and Interpretation for Sponsors […]
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This episode of the Switchboard Podcast discusses the unique health challenges faced by Afghan women during and post-resettlement. Host Jesse Griggs speaks with Naheed Samadi Bahram, U.S. Country Director for Women for Afghan Women and a technical advisor for the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers. Together, they explore how the healthcare system can better address […]