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Welcoming, supporting, and protecting the rights of refugees and immigrants is the humanitarian thing to do. What people often don't realize, however, is that it's also the smart thing to do. In my latest article, I outline the many ways that refugees and immigrants are making our New England communities more prosperous.    As we hear news stories nearly daily about how the nation is struggling to support an influx of newcomers, it's important to remember: not only do we have room for them, we need them. Immigrants are critical to the growth of our economy. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eykZdd9f

📢 Throughout June we shone a light on housing refugees, displaced people and asylum seekers. As we also celebrated #WorldRefugeeDay with its theme of 'solidarity with refugees' #WorldHabitatAwards, Programme Manager Abigail Stoltzfus, outlined three better practice models for municipalities. Read the blog in the full👉 https://bit.ly/AS3Models

We know that the attitudes often shared by politicians and the right wing media don't often reflect public opinions. This is why so much of our work at Imix is around reaching audiences with the right messages about migration. We take a data led yet humanising approach to changing the narrative with stories not numbers. #Refugees #Refugeeweek

Let’s get our definitions straight. Using the correct language to describe asylum seekers, refugees and internally displaced people is important because each group has different rights, access to different resources and support, and faces unique challenges. But this isn't the only thing that defines a person who has been displaced.  Swipe to learn the differences. #ServingUpSisterhood #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeDay #WithRefugees #StandWithRefugees

Take a look at our new blog post - How Your Business Can Make a Difference for Refugees and Asylum Seekers! #csr #corporatesocialresponsibility #refugeeswelcome https://lnkd.in/eBkgfgZ8

Securing employment is one of the top priorities for newly arrived refugees or immigrants. But this can also be a daunting challenge. And that's why we're sharing our top tips and resources to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Check out our article below: https://lnkd.in/dbyQpMwG #employmentresources #refugeeservices #refugeelanguageservices

Report here: https://lnkd.in/gGYNdfc8 925 000 is 37% of Toronto. The GTHA would likely be the same percentage, given similar climate and lifestyle. Toronto Foundation wants you to do something about it with $1k microgrants. However, "activities cannot be used to generate any revenue". How can scaling impact be generated without growing and earning money from said impact, in this capitalistic economy system? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gK3jAz34

Often, refugee voices are heard, but when it comes to decision-making, their perspectives are rarely reflected in the final outcomes. While they may be consulted or included in discussions, their insights and concerns often get lost in the process, leaving them marginalized in decisions that directly impact their lives. This disconnect not only undermines the validity of the consultation process but also fails to address the real needs and challenges faced by refugees. Genuine inclusion requires that their voices not only be heard but also actively shape the decisions that affect them, ensuring meaningful participation and empowerment.

So far in 2024, we’ve already seen increased demand to our services, heightened by the hostile environment and its consequences for young refugees. By giving regularly, no matter the amount, you could help us to plan ahead, and respond to urgent issues affecting young people: https://lnkd.in/e2YMYJME