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Video: Five Ways the Community Can Help Refugees and Other Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 30, 2022
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Subtopic(s): Media and Communications, Welcoming Communities
Date: December 30, 2022
Topic(s): Community Engagement
Subtopic(s): Media and Communications, Welcoming Communities
This animated video highlights the important role that community members play in the resettlement process. The video’s goal is to inspire action from supportive communities including welcoming and advocating for newcomers, volunteering time and services, offering housing and employment opportunities, and information about co-sponsorship. This resource can be used by ORR-funded resettlement agencies to help …
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Video: Who are the Afghan Newcomers Part I: Key Events in Recent Afghan History
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
This video provides a brief overview of recent Afghan history and eras of migration to the U.S. It is part one in a three-part series on Who are the Afghan Newcomers.
Video: Who are the Afghan Newcomers Part II: Social and Cultural Characteristics
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
This video provides an overview of Afghan social and cultural characteristics, including language, religions, ethnicities, and gender roles. It is part two in a three-part series on Who are the Afghan Newcomers.
Video: Who are the Afghan Newcomers Part III: Transitioning to a U.S. Culture
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: March 16, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
This video explores expectations and misconceptions that Afghan newcomers may bring as new arrivals to the United States, along with tips for effective communication and rapport building. It is part three in a three-part series on Who are the Afghan Newcomers.
