Fostering a Welcoming Community: A Q&A with Rachel Peric, Executive Director, Welcoming America
Rachel Peric, executive director of Welcoming America, reflects some of her insights on how to build welcoming community in an interview with WENR.
Every Campus A Refuge: When University Becomes a Home
Every Campus A Refuge is mobilizing colleges and universities to host refugees and support them in their resettlement.
LGBTQ+ Refugees and Immigrants Find Safe Haven in Canada
LGBTQ+ people in general, and refugees in particular, continue to face a heightened risk of violence, abuse, discrimination, and exploitation around the world. But some have finally found a safe space to live peacefully.
Fostering Refugee Inclusion in Our Workplaces and Communities: Common Themes From a #RefugeesThrive Twitter Chat
The latest Twitter chat organized by World Education Services (WES) highlighted refugee inclusion efforts in the U.S. and Canada and discussed largely on how employers and communities can be more welcoming of refugees.
The War in Ukraine Raises New Questions About How Best to Support Affected Students
Ensuring that Ukrainian refugees have the freedom to access all levels of education will be particularly important. Still, refugee students at the higher education level often face an uphill battle when trying to enroll in universities in their host countries.