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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Join CORE for a special 60-minute webinar on Tuesday, June 14, and learn about the new Cultural Orientation toolkit for community partners and sponsors. This webinar is for community members, CO providers, and local sponsorship program coordinators. After this training, participants will be able to: Define Cultural Orientation and CORE’s role as a technical assistance […]
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CORE conducted a literature review mapping project to identify current research and evidence on Cultural Orientation practices. Based on 30 articles, guides, framework documents, and studies from 2010 to 2021, CORE has identified key recommendations to guide practitioners in providing effective Cultural Orientation programming. Top Findings: Cultural Orientation programming should be iterative and part of […]
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You can now access Pashto fact sheets and videos covering essential topics such as education, employment, housing, healthcare, public transportation, and the role of the resettlement agency. The resources are available on the CORE Resettlement Navigator website (soon to be Settle In), along with the complete translations in Dari. All videos can also be accessed […]
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CORE has released a FREE new online course: Navigating Identity and Inclusion in Refugee Resettlement, available through CORE’s Learning Platform (login required). In this course, you will explore concepts of identity, intersectionality, and inclusivity, focusing on their relevance to refugees’ lived experiences. Through stories and reflective exercises, you will be able to define these terms […]
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Join CORE for this 45-minute session on March 23, where we will focus on exploring concepts of identity and intercultural communications. Through a reflection activity, you will explore how understanding your identity and background and those of Afghans can improve Cultural Orientation delivery. You will also learn strategies on how to navigate challenging intercultural communications. […]
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Afghans arriving to the United States as a part of Operation Allies Welcome are undergoing a different resettlement process than refugees resettled through the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). To help you be effective in your delivery of Cultural Orientation, CORE identified the following key points of guidance and resources. Guidance: Stay up-to-date and […]
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