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Was Deutschland von den Willkommenspraktiken in den USA lernen kann
Ich arbeite in einer kleinen Stadt in Deutschland im Bereich der Integration von Zugewanderten. Um zu sehen, wie Willkommensarbeit in kleineren Kommunen anderswo funktioniert, bin ich letzten Herbst in die USA gereist.
What Germany Can Learn from Welcoming Practices in the U.S.
As a practitioner working on immigrant inclusion in a small city in Germany, I visited the U.S. to learn about welcoming in small communities.
Collaborating with Indigenous communities: Lessons from New Zealand
Communities in New Zealand offer a lesson in what it means to truly welcome newcomers. At the center of that work: partnerships with Māori tribes.
Welcoming Week Spotlights Global Movement for Belonging in Six Countries
Annual campaign showcases "Stories We Share" theme through more than 1,600 events Decatur, GA, USA – Communities across the globe are choosing connection over division through Welcoming Week (September 12-21, 2025), an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the...
La Welcoming Week Sbarca in Italia
Newsletter | DonateComunicato Stampa in Inglese | Press Release in English Decatur, GEORGIA – Welcoming America, organizzazione no-profit statunitense, è entusiasta di annunciare la prima edizione della Welcoming Week in Italia, in collaborazione con la Rete di...
Welcoming Week expands into Italy
Comunicato Stampa in Italiano | Press Release in Italian Decatur, GEORGIA – Welcoming America, a national nonprofit organization in the United States, is excited to announce the first-ever Welcoming Week in Italy, in partnership with Sale della Terra and the Benevento...
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...
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