Refugees paying it forward: Two Oromo refugees fulfill a long-held dream by sponsoring another refugee through Welcome Corps. Having endured struggles themselves they now extend a helping hand.

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When members of Antioch Church in Bend, Ore., desired to welcome refugees to their community, the Welcome Corps and IRC - International Rescue Committee made that hope a reality. After forming a private sponsorship group, church members made a safe pathway for a refugee family to relocate to the U.S.

Explore the power of unity & passion in “We Were Here,” an original docu-series from YouTube and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, that seeks to challenge stereotypes and perceptions about refugees by focusing on what unites us rather than sets us apart - our shared passions.
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📕 Smooth transitions for refugees are vital beyond initial sponsorship programs. MPI Europe's brief sheds light on common obstacles and offers insights into how organizers & volunteers can best support refugees during this crucial phase.

María Belén Zanzuchi
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We hear time and time again from support group members that you get more from community sponsorship than you give. It’s something which takes time and effort, but it’s worth every ounce of energy and more. Register you interest: linktr.ee/crsa_aus
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📣 The Department of State has launched Welcome Corps at Work (WCW) to be implemented by IRC - International Rescue Committee & Talent Beyond Boundaries! WCW matches U.S. employers with skilled refugees for dignified, decent jobs in critical industries.

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Italy to recruit migrant workers in Lebanon, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia reut.rs/49yjkev

A Bahai, a Christian, and Buddhist arriving at Heathrow to welcome a Refugee family to Didcot today! #CommunitySponsorship @citizensuk Thames Valley Citizens

The Global Refugee Forum 2023 report is out! 📊

Held in Geneva, the Forum brought together 4,000+ participants from 168 States, including heads of state. Key commitments across humanitarian-development-peace nexus highlighted.

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Our National Programs Manager, Blaise Itabelo, shares touching moments from the airport arrival and initial meeting between supporter group and refugee newcomers. It's heartwarming and unforgettable. Register interest: linktr.ee/crsa_aus SSI

Imagine arriving in a new country, knowing little English & no family. That was Arnaldo's reality 4 weeks ago when he landed in 🇦🇺. Thanks to the CRISP programme, 7 volunteers greeted him at the airport, ready to help him navigate his new life.

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Stories like Dallas, Pittsburgh, Dayton, and many others show another trend: that being welcoming is a popular and more productive solution for communities that benefit EVERYONE in communities. npr.org/2024/02/15/123…

NEW DATA: 3 months into the expansion of Welcome Corps, more than 13,000 sponsor groups — 65,000 Americans — have submitted applications to resettle refugees they know.

11k more applications are in progress. MN, WA, TX, CA, & OH are the top states. niskanencenter.org/65000-people-s…

The Norlanders, inspired by childhood stories of compassion, welcomed a Ukrainian newcomer family to their Minnesota home, and later sponsored more relatives from the family. Read about how their generosity fostered new beginnings: bit.ly/StoriesofWelco…

Ensuring safe paths for LGBTQI+ refugees is vital amid ongoing crises. Synergies Migration's study sheds light on legal avenues in 🇩🇪, 🇫🇷, and 🇮🇹.

Matthieu Tardis

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Ukrainian dishes, Latvian sweets, and folk songs.

When UNHCR staff visited the Ukrainian culture space in Liepāja 🇱🇻, they received a warm welcome from refugees like the Kravchenko family, who shared their story of starting over in Latvia.
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Meet Teddi Jallow, Co-founder of Refugee Dream Center Center in Rhode Island, 🇺🇸. Providing vital support to refugees: education, employment assistance, youth programs, language services. A former refugee herself, Teddi's work transforms lives!

unrefugees.org/news/how-one-r…

Support group member, Claudia, found she got just as much as she gave through community sponsorship. To get involved in this life-changing initiative, head to our website and create an expression of interest to form a group - linktr.ee/crsa_aus

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Do you want to learn more about community sponsorship and how GRSI is supporting its growth? Then the GRSI Pamphlet is for you!

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