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A Stepping Stone for Inclusive Education
If you ever moved as a child, you probably know how frightening, nerve-wracking and difficult the transition into a new school can be. For children who are also refugees, these feelings are only part of the many obstacles they must overcome to pursue an education in their new home. Not only might they be unaccustomed to the education system in …
The Welcome Corps Will Bring New Communities into the Joy of Sponsoring Refugee Arrivals
New York City–CWS today applauds the launch of The Welcome Corps– a new program that will increase the capacity of U.S. refugee resettlement by giving everyday Americans the opportunity to sponsor refugees from around the world. The Welcome Corps is an important evolution to expand refugee resettlement, building upon 40 years of public-private partnership in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program …
Sarla’s Right to Learn
In mid-October 2022, our staff at the CWS National Call Center received a call from a single mother in Alabama looking for help enrolling her daughter in public school. Norma Angelica and her 8-year-old daughter, Sarla, arrived in the United States this past summer looking for a safe place to live. When it was time to enroll in school, Sarla …
5 Key Takeaways From NIIC
At the recent National Immigrant Inclusion Conference, the energy was one of enthusiasm, excitement and passion. Listening to the speakers I often felt chills and was moved deeply by the conviction in their voices. I left the conference with a renewed passion for the work that we do at CWS and a solidified understanding of why it’s so important. Here …
A Year of Disaster Relief, Partnership and Gratitude
Over the past year, CWS Kits and Blankets have been an important factor during disaster response. By distributing these materials, we have broken down barriers and have gotten better at understanding the communities’ needs. Through strong relationships with organizations that are already working to support communities, CWS can ensure that the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors are met. This …