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 directed Refugee Welcome Collective to immediately suspend work as of January 24, 2025. In compliance with this directive, all RWC offerings, 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.

Keeping Communities Safe: Equipping Sponsors and Volunteers with Safety and Awareness Training

Given that tragic events abroad have fueled tensions at home, this session aims to empower community sponsors, volunteers, and resettlement office staff on basic safety and situational awareness when out in the community with refugee newcomers.

CWS Director for Security Dawn Higgins gives guidance on safety measures and situational awareness.

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