Waiting rooms aren’t just for waiting. The spaces can be overlooked, but can potentially serve as an educational touch point for refugees. One way to take advantage of client wait time at your organization’s office is by emphasizing key messages about life in the United States. CORE has videos and podcasts translated in multiple languages […]
One-on-one Cultural Orientation is an increasingly common part of today’s refugee resettlement experience. Without a group setting for learning, many Cultural Orientation providers are asking the question: “How can I maintain a dynamic learning experience for refugees that applies adult learning principles and includes student-centered activities?” CORE’s newest online lesson, Delivering Interactive One-on-One CO, is […]
CORE Director Kate Steger (standing) conducted a five-day consultation visit at the Resettlement Support Center Eurasia February 25 – March 1. The visit was an opportunity to collaborate with George Gholam, RSC Eurasia’s project officer of compliance, communications and cultural orientation, and engage other staff. Kate saw the program in action and identified ways CORE can provide […]
As a follow to the “Navigating Challenging Cultural Orientation Conversations” webinar in December, CORE created Hygiene in the United States. Available as a fact sheet and podcast, this resource reviews hygiene practices in the United States, including personal hygiene and maintaining the home. This resource can be found on the CORE Resettlement Navigator website in multiple languages. […]
In response to requests from domestic and overseas Cultural Orientation providers, the CORE Resettlement Navigator website and the Settle In app are now available in Russian. These newly translated resources can be used with Russian-speaking refugees throughout their resettlement journey. To learn more about how resettlement staff can use and promote these resources in their […]
CORE delivered two Cultural Orientation Knowledge Exchange Workshops last month in Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham. To learn more about the workshops and hear one participant’s key takeaways, watch the video below. CORE will be conducting additional evaluation of these workshops and will use feedback to inform future workshops planned this year. Special thanks to PRM Program […]
CORE’s four animated videos are now available in Tigrinya on CORE’s YouTube Channel. You can find all four in a playlist or go to the direct links to each video below: Avoid and Report Fraud Safe Space for Refugees United States Refugees Admissions Program Reception and Placement Program Overview […]
CORE is pleased to announce that the desktop version of Settle In is now available for use by both CO providers and refugees. Click here to access it today. Created in direct response to CO provider feedback, the desktop version offers the same content and interactivity as the mobile version, but allows access via a work or personal computer. As such, CO […]
CORE will provide another round of CO Knowledge Exchange Workshops in February at two new locations: Philadelphia, PA – Wednesday, February 20th Raleigh-Durham, NC – Friday, February 22nd In 2018, CORE delivered seven of these workshops in six cities, reaching 216 resettlement staff members from 18 states, and 79 resettlement offices. The workshops provide domestic […]
CORE has developed The Cultural Orientation (CO) Provider Onboarding Toolkit, a set of tools aimed at helping supervisors and new CO providers work together to deliver CO. The toolkit includes: Onboarding plans and tips for supervisors and new CO providers A new set of online lessons to support existing lessons on the Online CO Certification Course Access […]
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