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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Once a newcomer becomes a renter, they have rights covered under federal, state, and local laws. These layers of laws prevent housing discrimination while ensuring tenants receive safe, sanitary, and functional housing. Watch more Lunch and Learns
CWS Director for Security Dawn Higgins gives guidance on safety measures and situational awareness. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Guidance focuses on how to watch out for predatory leases, do a proper inspection prior to signing a lease, and tenants’ rights when signing a lease. Watch more Lunch and Learns
The biggest misconception about weatherization is that this energy-efficient process is limited to those who live in homes. Fortunately, apartment living or renting a home does not limit a tenant’s ability to control the energy use in a rental property, regardless of whether it is a home or an apartment. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Learn to embrace diversity by respecting cultural differences, create an inclusive and welcoming environment to support refugees, and gain valuable insights into avoiding cultural stereotypes and biases. Watch more Lunch and Learns
Featuring CWS Community Organizer Rodrigue Makelele and Advocacy Team National Field Director Rev. Noel Andersen Watch more Lunch and Learns
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Due to the high demand for affordable housing for many people in the U.S. combined with ever-rising rent, resettlement agencies and their service partners (sponsors and volunteers) need robust and successful housing partnerships. Even in the best of circumstances, the landlord recruitment process is complicated. With rental property shortages, high rents, and often misunderstood refugee…