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What will this webinar cover? The surge in asylum-seeking at the U.S. Southern Border arises from a myriad of challenges confronting Latin American and Caribbean nations, compelling more individuals to flee. Notably, significant numbers of people from Cuba and Haiti are arriving in the U.S. These individuals may qualify for specific benefits under the designation […]
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What will this webinar cover? The U.S. government requires state refugee coordinators and resettlement agencies to consult with a myriad of stakeholders on a quarterly basis about the capacity of newcomer-receiving communities to welcome refugees. This process, though explicitly defined, does not always achieve the intended outcomes of community planning, stakeholder coordination, and shared understanding […]
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Register in advance for this webinar HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar. Many refugee service providers are mandated reporters—they are required to report when they have a reasonable belief or know that a child or vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned. Yet some service […]
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What will this webinar cover? Using empirical evidence to inform project design can help practitioners in the refugee resettlement space maximize our projects’ benefits, while minimizing unintended harm. This webinar will cover how to use evidence to inform project design, in addition to some key M&E-related terms. Participants will also learn about two important logic […]
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What will this webinar cover? Refugees and other newcomers are regularly exposed to distressing events and significant stressors before, during, and after migration. These risk factors, balanced by protective factors such as family support and personal strengths, help shape an individual’s overall mental health. This introductory webinar will explore the fundamentals of mental health, including […]
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Register in advance for this webinar: HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar. What will this webinar cover? Refugee and newcomer students are more likely to be bullied and may not understand how to effectively manage these situations, which could lead to further feelings of social […]
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Tuesday, March 19, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET Note: Please use a time zone converter to determine your local time for this webinar. Register in advance for this webinar: HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar. What will this webinar cover? This webinar will share […]
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Switchboard is pleased to announce a free online certificate course on Supporting Acculturation for Newly Arrived Afghan Families, which will run daily for 90 minutes in two cohort offerings: Cohort 1: March 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2024, from 12:30 – 2:00 PM ET Cohort 2: May 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2024, from 12:30 – 2:00 PM ET What […]
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Register in advance for this webinar: HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar. What will this webinar cover? March 8th is International Women’s Day. Celebrated in many countries around the world, International Women’s Day recognizes the achievements and contributions of women from all backgrounds. In our work […]
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Register in advance for this webinar: HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the webinar. What will this webinar cover? Children represent approximately 40% of all refugees globally, and about 10–15% of refugee children have significant medical conditions. Resettlement best practices for supporting children across the migration continuum—while the […]