Resettlement Strategies: Learning from National Examples & Local Actors
Presented by Welcoming America and Boston University, this two-part webinar provides a broad understanding of how the resettlement system works in the United States, how it differs from other systems, and what challenges it has undergone over the past three years. Part one of this series took place on May 26, 2021 and part two…
Read MoreEngaging Public Sector Stakeholders to Prepare for Welcoming More Refugees
This webinar was hosted and organized by Switchboard on April 7, 2021. Switchboard is a resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States. Welcoming America staff presented on this timely topic using knowledge and examples from the Welcoming Network. Speakers: Christina Pope, Senior Network Director George Zavala, Western Regional Manager As refugee service…
Read MoreIntegrating Immigrants into Civic Life
Presented by the National Civic League, this webinar features Welcoming America’s Certified Welcoming Director Melissa Bertolo and two communities empowering immigrant leaders. The webinar covers innovative ways nonprofits, city, and county governments are including and welcoming immigrants in all areas of civic, social, and economic life. Speakers: Melissa Bertolo, Certified Welcoming Director, Welcoming America Sabeen…
Read MoreEstablishing and Maintaining Inclusive Emergency Management with Immigrant and Refugee Populations
With the COVID-19 pandemic and greater occurrences of natural disasters, the need for inclusion in emergency management is paramount. We will discuss a variety of topics, including our latest toolkit, which was created in partnership with the I-DIEM and focused on how organizations can develop more inclusive preparedness and practices in emergencies. Our panelists will…
Read MoreOvercoming COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in Immigrant Communities
View the slide deck from this webinar here. Additional resources provided by the speakers can be found here. While efforts to administer the COVID-19 vaccine are ramping up across the country, there is a dramatic rise in misinformation being shared. As a result, many individuals and families are hesitant to receive the vaccine, and this…
Read MoreExpanding the Personal and Professional Networks of Immigrants through Connector Programs
Download the presentation slides from the 2019 webinar “Connector Programs: Expanding the Personal and Professional Networks of Immigrants” hosted by Welcoming America and the WE Global Network. During this webinar, participants learned how connector programs, from Halifax to St. Louis to Detroit, strengthen the ability of international professionals to participate in regional job markets and…
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