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Read more about specific welcoming initiatives, current events from the welcoming ecosystem, and news coverage of our network.
‘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...
Inspiring change: Reflections on welcoming newcomers into rural communities in Australia and the United States
Participants of the 2022 Rural Communities Welcoming Exchange at the Welcoming Interactive. From left to right: Ricardo Esqueda, Yazmin Molina, Kylie Lee, and Natalia Muszkat. Photo credit: Natalia MuszkatIn May 2022, thanks to support from the multinational Welcoming...
U.S., Australian participants selected for exchange program between rural communities
As part of Welcoming America’s continued work in fostering rural leadership in welcoming and inclusion, we are thrilled to announce the 16 participants selected for the forthcoming Rural Welcoming Communities Exchange program (RWCE): U.S. participants: Celeste Koppe...
Boosting youth, DEIB in welcoming work: A Q&A with Haidee Kalirai of Tauranga, New Zealand (Aotearoa)
An interview with Haidee Kalirai from Tauranga - Western Bay of Plenty, one of 26 communities participating in Welcoming Communities, a program led by Immigration New Zealand in partnership with the Ministry of Ethnic Communities and the Human Rights Commission....