Resettlement staff and community members both participate in welcoming newcomers in various ways. While this work is worthy and rewarding, it does come with some challenges and difficult situations. In this webinar, attendees learn strategies for how to handle challenging situations, difficult conversations, and maintain respectful boundaries in resettlement. Watch more Lunch and Learns
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
Main content areas include group roles, group communication, health, housing, and key sponsorship resources. The information and resources within this manual were created for community sponsors serving as co-sponsors in partnership with a local resettlement agency. While the information may be helpful to any community sponsor, please be mindful of any requirements or resources specific…
Across all cultures, food is about sharing, community, and hospitality; it is an international language that is not spoken, but rather tasted and felt. It’s not hard to understand how food can be used as a tool to help to build relationships around the world. Food is our unspoken ambassador, bringing people from various cultures…
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
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
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