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Protecting Children in Emergencies: Perspectives from Syria and Ukraine

By Emily Galloway, Tarek Fakhereddin, Nataliia Biloshytska and Tania Dudnyk, Global Communities

Children from the Atmeh Camp, Syria participate in art classes organized by Global Communities’ CiPE teams. Photo: Global Communities

Global Communities has a rich history of providing emergency aid and protection services to refugees and internally displaced people in many crisis settings, from Ukraine and Gaza to Syria and Guatemala. This includes our Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) programming, which supports the well-being of children and addresses risks created or exacerbated by crises. In emergencies, children are often the most vulnerable and at-risk population group. They face a range of threats, including violence, exploitation, family separation and a loss of education.

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Making a Difference: The Impact of IRC Seattle Co-Sponsorship Program

By Gul Siddiqi, Development Manager, International Rescue Committee WA

Three of five of Ms. Isac’s children. Ms. Isac and her family, refugees of DRC, relocated to the Puget Sound Region with the help of IRC’s Co-Sponsorship Program. Photo: IRC

The human spirit shines brightest in the face of adversity; such is the story of Ms. Isac and her children. Fleeing conflict and uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms. Isac navigated the harsh realities of life in a refugee camp in Tanzania, determined to provide a better future for her family. However, upon arriving in the Puget Sound region, they faced new challenges, particularly in finding stable housing.

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What is Impact Sourcing and Why It Can Help the Refugee Crisis

By Jon Browning, Co-Founder of the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition and CEO of Global Mentorship Initiative

GMI Founder and CEO Jon Browning with the first student cohort – South Africa, 2019. Photo: GMI

The refugee crisis isn’t going away, and though assisting with basic needs or helping one refugee at a time helps, there are broader solutions available.

More companies are committed to hiring refugees and providing career development opportunities tailored to their needs. This process, called “impact sourcing,” supports groups with limited prospects for formal employment and is an important way companies can champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

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