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🚀 Great news! The YMCA Europe Refugee Skilling and Support Project has been extended for Phase III through the end of the year. Since October 2022, through this project, YMCAs in Europe have been actively working to serve the Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) with the support of the Accenture Foundation. ➡️ The first phase was the emergency response, implemented until March 2023 ➡️ The second phase began in June 2023, ran through the end of May, and transitioned from an emergency response to integration-focused 👉 Read more about the impact of the first two phases and what happens in the next phase here: https://bit.ly/3VuXbss

Join the Conversation This Friday! Date: November 22nd Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EAT CHASP Advisory and Instiglio are hosting a critical webinar: Social Protection for Migrants and Displaced Persons in Africa: Milestones and Challenges. We are delighted to have Ezinne .M. Anyanwu, the Africa Refugee and Migration Portfolio Lead & Head of Office at Instiglio-Nairobi, as one of our expert panelists. Key insights Ezinne will share: 🔹 The Intersection Between Humanitarian Response and Social Assistance: How can development and domestic resources be optimized to better support refugees and immigrants in Africa? What role does data-driven decision-making play in this process? 🔹 Strategic Partnerships and Results-Based Approaches to Incentivize Impact: How can stakeholders collaborate effectively to achieve impactful social outcomes for refugees and host communities through a coordinated, results-focused approach? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Ezinne and other experts as they discuss strategies to create a comprehensive approach blending national social protection systems with targeted humanitarian aid—ensuring the inclusion of migrants and displaced persons in Africa’s long-term development. Register now and be part of the conversation and the solution: https://bit.ly/4fEcw2p #SocialProtection #Migration #SocialImpact #FundingForImpact

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐀 World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June. In an opinion piece for the Daily Maverick, Yeukai Chideya from the Institute for Life Course Health Research writes that we should strive to create a culture that accepts and supports refugees and asylum seekers and makes them feel at home in South Africa. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 👉 https://bit.ly/3XtIRTR

WeAreCohere just released an essential guide for International NGOs, U.N. actors and donors supporting #refugees. The guide explores five interconnected pathways crucial for achieving Meaningful Refugee Participation. Our Refugees initiative contributed their insights on STEP 4: direct, high-quality and equitable funding for refugee-led organizations: https://lnkd.in/durDRHks   This report is a companion to a five-part virtual Interactive Workshop Series, providing actionable pathways from refugee leaders and experts to help refugee response organizations improve their practices. The series features ANA MARIA DIEZ, President of Coalition for Venezuela, who highlights the value of refugee leadership: "it is the right thing and the most practical way to achieve good results in less time, since there is nothing to supplant lived experience"

OUR IMPACT IN 2023 📢 We’re committed to making a difference in Europe! At JRS Europe, our commitment to providing assistance knows no bounds. In 2023, we proudly served 235,029 refugees and forcibly displaced individuals across Europe. Through or dedication to uphold refugee rights by providing support in livelihoods, mental health, education, advocacy, legal aid, healthcare, pastoral care, and emergency relief we made an impact in 23 countries. Together with our incredible partners, we're extending our reach even further. Through our One Proposal program, we supported over 44,723 people who have been forced to flee the violence in Ukraine. Totaling 100,765 refugees aided since the start of the conflict, as of December 2023. Our education projects, including CHANGE, U-CHANGE, and CHANGE Environment, are empowering youth to shape brighter futures through knowledge and skills. With "Detention Under the Spotlight," we're shining a light on the challenges faced in migrant detention and working tirelessly to advocate for an end to this practice. Our vision for Europe is one where human rights, protection, hospitality, integration, and reconciliation flourish in inclusive and welcoming societies. Read our Annual Report 2023 to learn more: https://t.co/IUySO6sLD3

## Advocating for Refugees at the Kenya Model UN I recently had the opportunity to participate in the 24th Session of the Kenya Model United Nations Refugee Competition. This event brought together passionate individuals from across the country to discuss pressing issues facing refugees and advocate for their rights. The global refugee crisis continues to escalate, with millions of people displaced by conflict, persecution, and the devastating impacts of climate change. Now, more than ever, there is a critical need to address the root causes of displacement, protect the rights of refugees, and provide sustainable support to host communities. By fostering dialogue, building partnerships, and empowering youth to become agents of change, we can work towards a more just and equitable future for all. https://lnkd.in/dxaX3iyM

🌟 In FY 22-23, 10 specialist partner organizations delivered services onsite and offsite at the Refugee Resource Hub powered by the ASRC in Dandenong. 💼 Read our annual report to learn more about our impact via https://bit.ly/43mEx9S #ASRCImpact

Is entrepreneurship a viable option for economic autonomy? Senior Lecturer Michelle Richey is facilitating this discussion at The Conduit's Refugee Entrepreneurship Summit – exploring how access to finance impacts aspiring entrepreneurs and how barriers to access might be overcome. #ProgressWithPurpose

In this dark moment for the United States, with consequences that reach far beyond our borders, my only focus is on standing firm in our principles, even when the stakes are high. As we process this devastating outcome, I hope those of us who are reeling will find strength through mass mobilization and action. I’m hoping that we’ll find leaders unafraid to fight for our values without hesitation and calculation. Our only power lies in organizing and resisting. With Trump intensifying efforts toward mass deportations and targeting marginalized communities, we are the only line of defense against this authoritarian agenda. Now more than ever, all of us—civil society, businesses, public servants, academia—must act without reservation.

In the delivery plan (2024-2026) for the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy, published on 5 July, outcome 4 focuses on communities in Scotland understanding integration interculturally and respecting the diversity and strengths that New Scots bring. Some of the shorter term outcomes identified are that New Scots have improved social connections within society and across communities, improved confidence in using English and that their cultures are respected, celebrated and thrive. It states that there are plans to invest in community initiatives which build on existing good practices and address key priorities identified through the community consultation and/or which support those groups whose needs have already been highlighted. https://lnkd.in/g-fEBMbZ