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My father was a refugee. He fled communist Poland in the '70s. I grew up listening to stories of resilience and determination, but I would not be here today if it weren't for the fact that my father was given asylum right away and welcomed into the US with open arms. Today is World Refugee Day, and the same cannot be said for the 114 million refugees that are present around the world today. Their stories often go unheard, overshadowed by statistics and stereotypes. This is one of the many reasons why I co-founded The Hybrid Tours. Together with Our World Too, we aim to amplify the voices of those who have experienced displacement firsthand and to rehumanize the refugee narrative. Here's the catch: this is done through travel. At The Hybrid Tours, we don't just visit. We are about connection, education, and impact. Our unique travel experiences allow participants to engage deeply with local communities, learning from those who have lived through displacement. Through our travels, we foster understanding and empathy, bridging the gap between cultures and creating lasting, positive change. And we, of course, have fun while doing so. That's why we're a hybrid - the best of both worlds. Trips like ours are usually only offered by research institutes and universities. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in these transformative experiences. We aim to broaden the impact of our work, making it accessible to all who are willing to listen, learn, and advocate for a better world. On this day, let us honor the resilience of refugees and commit to changing the narrative. Join us in our journey to create a more inclusive and compassionate world through meaningful travel and storytelling. Travel is, after all, one of the keys to making the world a better place. #WorldRefugeeDay #TheHybridTours #OurWorldToo #RefugeeVoices #TravelWithPurpose #ChangeTheNarrative

To celebrate World Refugee Day, we’re sharing a tipsheet with practical ways to ensure meaningful refugee participation in your organization. Ensuring refugee voices are heard in decision-making processes enriches our work and fosters true inclusivity. This tipsheet is just a brief overview of some of the steps it takes to ensure Meaningful Refugee Participation, as this is just the start of your organization's journey in ensuring sustainable, effective and inclusive workspaces. Reach out to us to learn how we can help your organization grow and enhance its impact. #WorldRefugeeDay #WRD #MeaningfulParticipation #MRP #Tips

Empowering Refugee Advocates 🚀 In its report concerning refugees' participation in transformative leadership, the Global Refugee Led Network (GRLN) sheds light on how to support refugees’ preparedness for work and upward mobility. Institutions can enable meaningful refugee participation by providing funds and capacity-building opportunities. https://ow.ly/WZFP50QsUNZ #RefugeeEmpowerment #refugeework

🌎🌍🌏 On World Refugee Day, we'd like to draw attention to ➡️https://buff.ly/2GcjM7S. This website provides valuable information and tools related to evaluation in the refugee sector, particularly in Canada. #CES #evaluation #worldrefugeeday

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On #WorldRefugeeDay and every day, we, as LERRN - The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network, are committed to meaningful refugee participation with our amazing partners Refugees SEAT! Our latest working paper examines in detail how meaningful refugee participation can be achieved by analyzing power dynamics and case studies from Liberia to Geneva. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gRxZ4Sz4

🌍 Today, on World Refugee Day, we celebrate resilience and opportunity. Organizations like Na'amal, Talent Beyond Boundaries, and the International Rescue Committee are paving the way for refugee empowerment through remote work initiatives. Together, they're breaking barriers and creating pathways to dignified livelihoods. Join us in supporting refugee empowerment through remote work. More about it in our blog post. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeEmpowerment #RemoteWork #GlobalImpact https://lnkd.in/dZURpA8Y

Yesterday was World Refugee Day. As we continue to reflect beyond the day, Lavinia Latham's recent blog post provides 16 easy and meaningful ways you can help support refugees in their new lives. #WorldRefugeeDay #inclusionmatters #inclusiveworkplace https://lnkd.in/gaiu6nTp

"Empowering refugee children to dream big! Through the power of Ed-tech, we can bridge the gap between displacement and education, unlocking a brighter future for those who need it most. Let's join forces to make their dreams a reality - support our mission to provide access to quality education for refugee children! #EdtechForRefugees #EducationIsKey #MakeADifference"

🌍📚 How optimistic are you about the educational opportunities available to refugee children in the U.S.? Dive into our latest quiz to express your views and learn more about the challenges and triumphs in refugee education. Your participation helps us shed light on crucial issues and foster a more compassionate and inclusive society 👉 https://bit.ly/3TuNevw #EducationForAll #RefugeeSupport #TakeTheQuiz