Dr. Diya Abdo is the Lincoln Financial Professor of English in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Guilford College. A second-generation Palestinian refugee born and raised in Jordan, Dr. Abdo’s teaching, research, and scholarship focus on Arab women writers and Arab and Islamic feminists. View past Lunch and Learns on CWS
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Coordinator Mona Flynn shares how the community experiences of this yoga program provide all participants — immigrant and refugee women, volunteers, and teachers — the opportunity to strengthen body, mind, spirit, and social connections. View past Lunch and Learns on CWS
This worksheet is based on Preferred Communities (PC) Program Guidelines from the Office of Refugee Resettlement and helpful common activities of supporters participating in Uniting for Ukraine. Formatted in an Excel document, the first tab provides instructions for using the worksheet, which is found on the second tab. This worksheet can be used either electronically…
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In this workshop, Cheryl Hamilton and a refugee guest share from professional experiences how creating a culture of storytelling within organizations and the broader community can bolster resettlement goals and relationships. This is the third session in a series exploring the value of storytelling in welcoming communities. View past Lunch and Learns on CWS
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They share personal migration stories and offer lessons on identifying experiences that resonate with broader audiences, regardless of people’s identities or backgrounds. This is the second session in a series exploring the value of storytelling in welcoming communities. View past Lunch and Learns on CWS
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Drawing from her experience directing refugee programs, Cheryl Hamilton shares how the stories we tell influence how people view each other and why we must be thoughtful in our choices. This is the first session in a series exploring the value of storytelling in welcoming communities. View past Lunch and Learns on CWS