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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...
‘Narratives are at the heart of everything’: Storytelling practices and examples for welcoming communities
A version of this article was first drafted for the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) by Rachel Westerby, an independent writer and researcher on migration, refugees, and integration, and published on the Global Forum on Migration and Development...
Le réseau français des Villes et Territoires accueillants rejoint Welcoming International
Lire en anglais | Read in English Welcoming America a le plaisir d'annoncer que l'ANVITA, l'Association Nationale des Villes et Territoires Accueillants, rejoint l’Alliance Welcoming International, un programme de l'initiative "Welcoming International". Le réseau...
French network of welcoming communities joins Welcoming International Alliance
Read in French | Lire en français Welcoming America is thrilled to announce ANVITA, or l’Association Nationale des Villes et Territoires Accueillants (translated as the National Association of Welcoming Cities and Territories), as its newest partner in the Welcoming...
Creating welcoming strategic plans: A learning exchange between Portugal and the United States
Photo credit: Tanzila Kaiumova Globally, as communities welcome immigrants and refugees, more and more localities are recognizing the importance of strategic planning. Welcoming strategic plans offer a pathway for local governments and community organizations to...
Promoting social cohesion and community engagement through Welcoming Week: An interview with the Government of Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the Government of Canada activated the annual, international Welcoming Week campaign and celebration for the first time in 2020. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of local organizations throughout Canada, it...
Turning research into action: Reflections from the U.S. on an international immigration policy event
The policymaker, civil society organization, and city network panel at Whole-COMM's Transatlantic CommunityPolicy-LAB. Photo credit: Whole-COMMAround the world, governments of all sizes have a role in setting policies, building relationships, and implementing support...
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