At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, CORE released a number of resources to address the need for remote instruction for some refugee cases. As offices closed and in-person appointments ceased, CORE has continued to deliver resources and training to meet the growing needs of Cultural Orientation providers worldwide. CORE now has a Teaching Remotely […]
Activities for teaching Cultural Adjustment are now available in CORE’s Activity Bank, including updated activities around identity, diversity, cross-cultural communication, and the use of the U-Curve of Cultural Adjustment. Building on lessons learned during CORE’s Virtual Practicum: Creating Inclusive Cultural Orientation, this page includes tips for Cultural Orientation providers on how to more effectively navigate this topic […]
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Looking for ways to work more effectively with interpreters during Cultural Orientation? In a 45-minute webinar open to Cultural Orientation providers and interpreters, CORE will provide guidance on using the new Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary to enhance session interpretation. The webinar will also highlight other resources to improve collaboration between Cultural Orientation providers and interpreters. […]
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Do you want to learn more about how Cultural Orientation is delivered overseas? A new CORE interactive map, developed in partnership with the seven Resettlement Support Centers, provides an overview of Cultural Orientation delivery in different locations, including session length, populations served, and popular topics. The map is available on CORE’s About Cultural Orientation page. […]
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The COVID-19 refugee health working group* has released new guidance on COVID-19, including key messages for each step of the resettlement process. Together they mapped the information in a new infographic for use by staff at Resettlement Support Centers overseas and Resettlement Agencies in the United States. The infographic also includes links to recommended resources, […]
Strong remote cultural orientation sessions require time, creativity, and additional learning materials. […]
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The new fiscal year presents an opportunity to review your Cultural Orientation program and catch up on the latest CORE resources. Here are three tasks to consider: 1. Catch up on new Cultural Orientation Certification Course lessonsDid you know CORE has a new Integrating Digital Technology in Cultural Orientation online course available? Access the course […]
To unify and harmonize the translation of Cultural Orientation terms across the overseas-to-domestic resettlement continuum, CORE created a Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary. The glossary includes frequently used Cultural Orientation and resettlement terms, and is available in seven languages: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, English, Kinyarwanda, Russian, and Swahili (Congolese). The glossary can serve as a uniform translation […]
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Using plain language and informative images, the resources highlight where refugees might encounter police, appropriate ways to interact with law enforcement, and legal rights during the encounters. […]
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Finding activities to keep participants engaged during Cultural Orientation sessions can be time-consuming, but they are essential for adult learners. To aid staff in delivering interactive Cultural Orientation sessions, CORE has created an Activity Bank where Cultural Orientation providers can explore activities, lesson plans, and additional resources on a variety of Cultural Orientation topics. You can use […]
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