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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education of more than one billion children and youth worldwide. Children in humanitarian settings are experiencing the compound crises of a public health emergency and additional barriers to their opportunities to learn, develop and thrive. School systems have responded in varying ways but children in crisis settings face unique challenges. In response, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ has responded in nimble and innovative ways to continue reaching the families we serve in the face of school closures and other disruptions

The community sponsorship program at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) in Salt Lake City launched in March 2022, building a robust foundation that resulted in the first sponsor team connection in November 2022.

We are going to take a deep dive into the process of refugee resettlement at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡) in Wichita. This month, we’ll focus on the basics of initial resettlement, including the process a refugee must undergo to be considered for resettlement in the U.S. and the days leading up to their arrival through the eyes of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff and volunteers in Wichita.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ seeks donated vehicles to assist Afghans and other refugees arriving in Charlottesville and the surrounding area.

In the wake of the June 30th knife attack, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Boise would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to support the victims.

Community Sponsorship is a new program at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City! This program gives the community a chance to be involved with the resettlement process in a hands-on way. We sat down with Kristi Haycock, Community Sponsorship Manager, about what is involved in community sponsorship, and how people can get started!