Due to the President’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) directed Refugee Welcome Collective to immediately suspend work as of January 24, 2025. In compliance with this directive, all RWC offerings funded by PRM, such as Lunch and Learn webinars and Sounding Board social learning spaces, are canceled until further notice. Technical assistance booking is also unavailable at this time.

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Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Fair Housing
In Community Sponsors, Community Sponsorship Staff, Humanitarian Parolees, Refugees, Staff - Humanitarian Parolees, Supporters - Humanitarian Parolees, Volunteers

Housing Tips for Refugee Newcomers: Fair Housing

by on May 6, 2024

Refugees and other newcomers arriving in the United States have the human right to choose a community to live in — without facing discrimination. Unfortunately, some newcomers face difficulties in finding safe, affordable housing due to discriminatory practices. The federal Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress in 1968 to address this issue. This law…

Parastoo: The Inspiring Story of a Young Afghan Woman’s Journey
In Community Sponsors, Community Sponsorship Staff, Refugees, Volunteers

Parastoo: The Inspiring Story of a Young Afghan Woman’s Journey

by on March 18, 2024

With the guiding hand of her brother-in-law and director Saleh, Farzana grows confident not just in her art but also in speaking out about the injustices around her – inspiring other young girls in the Afghan and refugee communities of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Learn more about the documentary here. Watch more Lunch and Learns

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