Spanish speakers resettling in the United States now have a new IRC resource for information as they adjust to their new communities.
To better serve the growing needs of newcomers in the United States, CORE’s Settle In project expanded its social media information services to support Spanish-speaking refugees through two-way messaging and content on Facebook.
This expansion will provide a trusted resource for essential information on U.S. resettlement and build on the existing resources.
First launched in 2017, Settle In is an innovative and award-winning program that serves as a multilingual hub for sharing accurate and up-to-date information to newcomers online. Settle In covers crucial topics tied to refugee resettlement in the United States, such as employment, housing, and education. Settle In launched its social media initiative to support newly arriving Afghans in 2021 and Ukrainians in 2022. Today, the Settle In Facebook pages have more than 35,000 followers and have reached more than 1.2 million people.
Through the latest expansion of services, Spanish-speaking refugees are now able to access information through content on the Settle In Facebook page or by contacting Settle In digital community liaisons via Facebook Messenger. In addition to social media content, Spanish speakers can also receive valuable resettlement information via the Settle In website and mobile app.
Megan Mahoney, Director of Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE), said:
“Now, thousands more newcomers will have access to the support they need in their language – empowering them to make educated and informed choices as they navigate their new lives in the United States. Expanding our reach to support the Spanish-speaking refugee community is a big step toward information equity in the resettlement space. We’re so proud to partner with the Virtual Reception and Placement program to make that possible.”
Do you work with or support Spanish-speaking refugees resettling in the United States? Learn more below and share with your networks!
- Download and print: Settle In flyers and palm cards
- Follow: Settle In US Facebook page
- Message us: Refugees can message the Settle In Spanish-speaking team via Facebook Messenger.
- Visit and bookmark: Check out the Settle In website and Help Center for content in Spanish.
- Download: The Settle In mobile app is available on Android and Apple.
- Watch: Previous live events in Spanish.
About Settle In
Settle In US is an initiative of the Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE). The Spanish-language expansion is paid for by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration.
Settle In Facebook offers resources and two-way communication in English, Dari, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. Settle In is not an emergency helpline and does not provide direct services or guidance on the resettlement process for those seeking to come to the United States.
