Resources from the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program

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Putting Safety and Dignity First: A guide to protective action in programming

The CWS protection mainstreaming manual and training pack are resources for CWS staff and partners as they seek to promote the safety, dignity and fundamental rights of individuals in all programs.  The manual describes what protection is, who needs it, and the role that nongovernmental organizations and other actors play in providing it.  The training pack includes 13 activities designed to provide an understanding of protection and practical guidance on how to apply the protection framework to programming.

Immigration and naturalization law course materials available

Church World Service, in collaboration with The New York City Distance Learning Coalition, has designed and is making available an interactive Immigration and Naturalization Law course covering the basics of family immigration, asylum and other pertinent topics.  The materials used in the course are offered at no cost to non-profit organizations who may wish to offer this course to their employees or volunteers. 
 

Resources for World Refugee Day 2009

• WRD church bulletin insert PDF file | Microsoft Word file 
• WRD worship resource PDF file | Microsoft Word file

CWS celebrates World Refugee Day 2009

"Welcoming Refugees" Brochure
Read refugees' stories and learn how you can help.
Order online, or download a PDF of the brochure (465 kb).

 CWS Immigration and Refugee Program FY 2009 Report

A Future with Hope: Welcoming Refugees Video (DVD)
The new CWS DVD “A Future with Hope: Welcoming Refugees” (running time: 15:25) inspires and challenges viewers to extend friendship and practical assistance to refugees resettling in the United States.
Order online » | Watch a trailer on YouTube »

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Overview of the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program. This one-page "backgrounder" succinctly describes the program's origins and current work. PDF | Microsoft Word

Welcome
Newsletter published by CWS/IRP. Online newsletters are in PDF format only.
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Flyer/Congregational Bulletin Insert: Durable Solutions for Displaced Persons
CWS is addressing "warehoused" refugees' needs through its program Durable Solutions for Displaced Persons (DSDP). This flyer, suitable for use with religious and community groups alike, outlines the needs for such a program among refugees stuck in camps for years, even generations. PDF | Microsoft Word

CWS Immigration and Refugee Poster - Restoring Hope in a Broken World A 22 by 17 inch color poster. Order online »