Resources from the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program
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Resources for World Refugee Day 2010
"Nine Thousand Nights" brings to life experiences of refugees from Burma
In remote "bamboo cities" ringed by deep forests and high mountains, on the western edge of Thailand, refugees from Burma have lived a life apart for more than 25 years, or "Nine Thousand Nights." Now they and "outsiders" who have known them share their personal memories of harsh, inspiring and extraordinary times on the 1,200-mile Thailand-Burma border in Nine Thousand Nights: Refugees from Burma, A Peoples’ Scrapbook.
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"Welcoming Refugees" Brochure
Read refugees' stories and
learn how you can help.
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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.
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online » | Watch a trailer on
YouTube »
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 Facts Have Faces:
Refugees and other forcibly displaced people
The 6-page resource
features the voices of refugees and internally displaced persons and
stories of CWS response along with facts, figures and key terms.
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online
Protection Mainstreaming Resources
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.
How CWS programs are protecting civilians' safety and dignity
This article, published in the March 2010 issue of Humanitarian Exchange Magazine, highlights the work of Church World Service in Afghanistan and the Giving Hope program, particularly in Kenya, and how that work is fostering community-based protection and empowerment.
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.
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 » |
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