Creating a World Where Everyone Feels at Home
Who we are
Welcoming International is a coalition of initiatives advancing inclusion and belonging in localities worldwide.
What we do
Welcoming International supports and connects civil society and government institutions that are advancing inclusion at the local level, around the world. We support members with technical assistance, tools, and connections to a global network of practitioners.
Our founding members
Welcoming International’s Founding Members are those who have played an important role in the establishment and early development of the initiative.
Welcoming International’s Founding Members are those who have played an important role in the establishment and early development of the initiative.
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
United Kingdom
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Recent blog posts
Here are some highlights from the welcoming movement that will inspire and inform your own community’s welcoming movement.
Five ideas for building community through Welcoming Week: Lessons from Mexico
Read in Spanish / Leer en español Like many countries, Mexico is welcoming more international migrants than ever before. Approximately 1.2 million immigrants lived in Mexico in 2020, which is nearly triple the number from 20 years ago. Organizations and local...
Cinco ideas para crear comunidad a través de la Semana de Bienvenida: Lecciones desde México
Read in English / Leer en inglés Como sucede con muchos otros países, México está recibiendo, más que nunca, a más migrantes internacionales. Aproximadamente 1.2 millones de inmigrantes vivían en México in 2020, casi el triple que unos 20 años atrás. Organizaciones y...
‘Belonging is our next step’: Reflections from rural leaders on building welcoming communities in the U.S. & Australia
Around the world, immigrants and refugees come to different countries searching for education, employment, safety, and ultimately, to be part of a thriving community. Many newcomers follow the steady employment, reasonable cost of living, and opportunities for social...
