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A one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States
With the support of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), we offer tools and materials, learning opportunities, research, and technical assistance on resettlement-related topics. Learn more →
About our Services
Technical Assistance
We provide free, customized training to resettlement agencies and affiliates, state agencies and other organizations funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). This includes consultation, webinars and, where feasible, in-person training.
E-Learning
We provide online courses for refugee service providers that address the unique challenges of our professional community. Course topics range from aspects of program design, like gender equality or data collection methods, to practical challenges, like working with interpreters.
Resource Library
We have curated a multimedia library of content developed both by Switchboard and by former ORR-funded TA providers. Our library includes resources on topics as varied as employment, adult education, health, housing, legal needs, and organizational development.
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Reach out to us about free, customized training and individual consultation for ORR-funded refugee service providers.
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Fundamentals of Gender-Based Violence for Refugee Service Providers: What Does a Culturally Responsive Approach Mean
Webinar: Reopening After COVID-19 Closures: A Conversation Among Refugee Service Providers
Webinar: Helping Clients Navigate Times of Economic Hardship: A Community Conversation
Announcements/News
- Three Steps You Can Take to Support Clients’ Food Security
- Job Development During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Giving Thanks As We Approach World Refugee Day
- Wellbeing for Service Providers: How Can Organizations Support Staff through the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- Resource Round-up: Multilingual Tutorials on Zoom and Other Online Platforms
Recently Added Resources
- Three Steps You Can Take to Support Clients’ Food Security
- Job Development During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Giving Thanks As We Approach World Refugee Day
- Wellbeing for Service Providers: How Can Organizations Support Staff through the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- Resource Round-up: Multilingual Tutorials on Zoom and Other Online Platforms
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Featured Resources
Supporting Refugee Students and Families in Home-Based Learning
Refugee service providers can play a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic to foster equity of access to home-based learning.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) during COVID-19 Response
Hosted on May 5, 2020, this webinar was presented by Jessica Dalpe, Technical Advisor for Women’s Protection and Empowerment,
Supporting Clients During Times of Economic Hardship: Accessing Unemployment Insurance Benefits
For employment programs that serve refugees and asylees, helping clients become self-sufficient and work towards personal career goals is always