Renee Hardman, MBA, SPHR, LSI President & CEO, and Nicholas Wuertz , LSI Director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, were featured on Iowa Live on Channel 5 in Des Moines. Renee and Nick promoted the upcoming Empower event on Thursday, June 13. They also shared information about LSI and services offered to immigrants and refugees in Des Moines and throughout the state. Thanks to Lou Sipolt, Iowa Live host, the Channel 5 crew, and Renee and Nick! https://lnkd.in/eCWYbkWJ
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🌍 Hispanics in Philanthropy Beyond Borders: Reflections from the U.S.-Mexico Border for Funders and Allies🌍 Join tomorrow June 5 at 11:00 AM CST for an intimate conversation hosted by Hispanics in Philanthropy and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Panelists Ivy O. Suriyopas (GCIR), Andrea Villaseñor de la Vega (HIP), Carolline Kim (Levi Strauss Foundation), and Stephanie Acosta (El Paso Community Foundation) will share insights from their recent border trip to the Rio Grande Valley. This discussion will shed light on the impacts of immigration policies, amplify efforts to shift narratives, and emphasize the crucial need to fund civil society organizations led by impacted communities. Learn about actions to address human rights violations and build long-term power for those on the move. Don't miss this vital opportunity to deepen your understanding of border issues and join the call for the philanthropic sector to step up and defend migrant and refugee rights. 🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/4bHvtzQ #Philanthropy #Immigration #HumanRights #BorderIssues #CivilSociety #CommunityLeadership
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Beludji Narcisse, Research Associate for the Partnership, shares his experience with housing instability as a young, Haitian refugee in America. "As immigrants, we are expected by society to walk a fine line between integrating into the American workforce and striving for ourselves. This fine line is portrayed as a matter of human dignity in our economic system, yet those who were not fortunate enough to enter legally cannot walk it. Better policies are needed to ensure that immigrant communities thrive and can fully participate in the American economy." Visit our blog to read his story: https://bit.ly/3z3djKp #HereForHousing #HousingStability #AffordableHousingCT
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Report here: https://lnkd.in/gGYNdfc8 925 000 is 37% of Toronto. The GTHA would likely be the same percentage, given similar climate and lifestyle. Toronto Foundation wants you to do something about it with $1k microgrants. However, "activities cannot be used to generate any revenue". How can scaling impact be generated without growing and earning money from said impact, in this capitalistic economy system? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gK3jAz34
According to the Toronto Foundation's Vital Signs report, 37% of Torontonians feel lonely at least 3 days/week. At Together Project, we match refugee newcomers with volunteers to build social connections and support integration. Interested in joining us? Find out more about our #WelcomeGroupProgram here: https://lnkd.in/gs7aGfGe #InternationalVolunteerDay
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When refugees arrive in the United States, they often don't know many people and might struggle with the language and culture. Your church can make a real impact by offering a helping hand. Discover simple ways your church can collaborate with Compound Impact to assist refugees in Philadelphia. It doesn't take much help. Watch this! 💌 Email us at hello@compoundimpact.org for more info! #ChurchLeadership #Pastors #ServeWithLove #CommunityEngagement #FaithInAction #ChurchLeaders #RefugeeSupport #LovingOthers #LeadershipTraining #MinistryTools #ChurchDevelopment
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The ecosystem model from World Education's Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE) project is one way of viewing, building, and sustaining partnerships to ensure equitable ESOL learning and digital resilience for adult immigrants and refugees. We envision a world in which immigrant and refugee learners are co-designers, subject matter experts, community advocates, and agents of change. Learn more about TIDE at https://ow.ly/Risf50PJshb #WelcomingWeek2023
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New Article! 📙 'The Role of Academics as Refugee Policy Advocates: Lessons from Australia' 🇦🇺 Dive into the interconnectedness between academia and policy with this article by Philomena Murray and Ainoa Cabada, exploring strategies for achieving policy changes towards humanitarian approaches for asylum-seekers. Learn from Australia's case study and discover insights on effective refugee policy advocacy. This article shares insights on the following: - Firstly, it provides a context for this advocacy. - Secondly, it examines how and why academics seek to influence policy and how scholars assess their effectiveness. - Thirdly, it interrogates how academics could be more effective while working alongside refugees and other advocates. 🔗Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSYdwKAp
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Building compassionate and effective communication skills to support refugees and asylum seekers during their transition is essential for professionals aiding in the resettlement and integration process. A course on empathic communication in resettlement, asylum, and integration settings is offered by the International Rescue Committee to address these needs. 4o
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🚨 New Report Alert! We have put together a report detailing our experience at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum as a community of Refugee-led organizations. Was “inclusion” just a buzzword, or did it translate into action? Read our comprehensive analysis of the #2023GRF ; 🔗 https://lnkd.in/df8Q7G-S #RefugeesLead #2023GRF #RefugeeForum #InclusionOrIllusion
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This would be a most welcome change in so many sectors, housing, social services, food access and so much more.
"Instead of treating citizens as passive and isolated recipients of services delivered from on high, a solidarity state would experiment with creative ways of fostering #connection and #participation at every opportunity for more Americans. "What if we had basic guarantees that were universal rather than means-tested programs that distinguish between the deserving and undeserving, stigmatizing some and setting groups apart? "What if, following the model of a widely admired program in Canada, the government aided groups of private citizens who want to sponsor and subsidize migrants and refugees? "What if public schools, post offices, transit systems, parks, public utilities and jobs programs were explicitly designed to facilitate social connection and solidarity in addition to providing essential support and services? "We’ll get there only if we take up the challenge of building #solidarity from wherever we happen to sit. Both means and end, solidarity can be a source of power, built through the day-to-day work of organizing, and our shared purpose. Solidarity is the essential and too often missing ingredient of today’s most important political project: not just saving #democracy but creating an egalitarian, multiracial society that can guarantee each of us a dignified life." - Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix, authors of the book “Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea"
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OUR IMPACT IN 2023 📢 We’re committed to making a difference in Europe! At JRS Europe, our commitment to providing assistance knows no bounds. In 2023, we proudly served 235,029 refugees and forcibly displaced individuals across Europe. Through or dedication to uphold refugee rights by providing support in livelihoods, mental health, education, advocacy, legal aid, healthcare, pastoral care, and emergency relief we made an impact in 23 countries. Together with our incredible partners, we're extending our reach even further. Through our One Proposal program, we supported over 44,723 people who have been forced to flee the violence in Ukraine. Totaling 100,765 refugees aided since the start of the conflict, as of December 2023. Our education projects, including CHANGE, U-CHANGE, and CHANGE Environment, are empowering youth to shape brighter futures through knowledge and skills. With "Detention Under the Spotlight," we're shining a light on the challenges faced in migrant detention and working tirelessly to advocate for an end to this practice. Our vision for Europe is one where human rights, protection, hospitality, integration, and reconciliation flourish in inclusive and welcoming societies. Read our Annual Report 2023 to learn more: https://t.co/IUySO6sLD3
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Chief Executive Officer | DEI Champion | West Des Moines City Councilwoman
1moProud to share this moment with Nick Wuertz who has worked for LSI for 17 years. 👍🏽