Do you want to learn more about Ukrainians arriving in the United States? CORE recently released a Ukrainian Backgrounder, available in both an abbreviated web version and a more detailed, downloadable PDF. This backgrounder provides a brief overview of Ukrainian history, an exploration of the current crisis, pathways to resettlement, and considerations when delivering Cultural […]
Are you onboarding new Cultural Orientation providers or volunteers? Or maybe you are a long-time Cultural Orientation provider looking to brush up on your skills. Or perhaps you wanted to take CORE’s courses but haven’t made time yet. Whatever your role or schedule, we encourage you to take advantage of CORE’s online courses today. Register […]
This year, Canopy Northwest Arkansas (Canopy NWA) has taken community engagement and Cultural Orientation to the next level. With 95% of arrivals at Canopy NWA matched with support teams, the organization’s early resettlement service model means that community members work alongside the case management team. Over the past four months, Canopy NWA has also worked […]
What’s the difference between Cultural Humility, Cultural Awareness, and Cultural Competency? What assumptions might you make if a newly arrived refugee explains they do not want to work? CORE answers these questions and provides guidance in our new resource: How to Apply Cultural Humility in Cultural Orientation. […]
Do you want to learn more about Congolese arriving in the United States? CORE recently released a Congolese Backgrounder, available in both an abbreviated web version and a more detailed, downloadable PDF. This backgrounder provides an overview of the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congolese culture, and tips for working with Congolese when […]
The Multilingual Cultural Orientation Glossary helps to harmonize the translation and interpretation of frequently used terms for early resettlement services. Supporting complete and accurate delivery of Cultural Orientation to newcomers, the glossary is also available in eight other languages: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Pashto, Kinyarwanda, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili (Congolese). Visit CORE’s Working with Interpreters page […]
In March, the Office of Refugee Resettlement announced that the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) would increase to 12 months. In response, CORE updated its Healthcare in the United States suite, which includes a fact sheet, video, and podcast. You can find this resource, along other health-related suites […]
Are you looking for new and engaging ways to teach newcomers about digital technology? Explore and incorporate CORE’s new activities on digital technology and literacy in your next Cultural Orientation session. Activities on this page promote engagement and student-centered learning and support the following key messages: Newcomers may encounter digital technology in many different settings […]
All of CORE’s refugee-facing resource are now available in Pashto on CORE’s Settle In website and mobile app (Google Play, App Store), along with the complete translations in Dari. These resources help support Afghan arrivals and cover essential topics such as employment, housing, the role of the resettlement agency, and more. Not sure how […]
The new Settle In website is now live and ready for use by refugees and other newcomers resettling to the United States. This website replaces the existing CORE Resettlement Navigator website. With resources in ten languages, including Dari and Pashto, the new look and feel of the website harmonize with CORE’s other refugee-facing platforms, the […]
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