Subject Matter: Cultural Orientation/ Understanding

Countering Rhetoric: The Election and Security

Countering Rhetoric: The Election and Security

by on October 9, 2024

Presenters also explore methods for bridging out of bad faith arguments and using storytelling for impact. Discover how to find and use up-to-date facts and handle situations where you don’t know the answer. Security considerations for navigating this election season are also be presented.

Approaching Challenging Conversations

Approaching Challenging Conversations

by on August 19, 2024

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

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

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

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Power of Food in Fostering Cultural Integration

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: The Power of Food in Fostering Cultural Integration

by on July 12, 2023

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…