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Interview: Alain Homsy of the Norwegian Refugee Council in the Democratic Republic of the CongoInterview: Alain Homsy of the Norwegian Refugee Council talks about school feeding to fight hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The African Refugeesan overview of the situation at refugee camps in the Horn of Africa -
Angelina Jolie Appointed UN Special Representative for Refugee Crisis - What Else Could She Take On?Angelina Jolie has made news many times for her activism, and she is about to take on a new role with the United Nations. This has us thinking - where else could she help out? -
Interview: Laura Sheahen and Sara A. Fajardo of CRS on East Africa FamineCRS officers Laura Sheahen, who just visited one of the refugee camps in Kenya, and Sara A. Fajardo, took time to discuss the massive relief effort underway. -
The American Dream is Alive and WellHere's a rags to richest story. Work hard, save your money. And good things will happen.
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Students in Atlanta Support North Korean RefugeesTwo students from Atlanta, Georgia held a fundraiser for North Korean refugees. Working with LiNK, or Liberty in North Korea, they aim to both raise money and educate the public about the humanitarian crisis. -
Palestinian Refugees: Living Without a LifeAn up-close view of life in a Palestinian refugee camp, Nahr al Bared in Lebanon, where the people live in ruin and abject poverty. -
Celebrities Aim to Alleviate Strife in Africa, Middles EastOn a very recent trip, Angelina Jolie visited Tunisia to see Libyan refugees fleeing from the ongoing violence. Sarah Harding took a like-minded trip in February to check on how the funds raised from Comic Relief were being spent. -
Libyan Refugee Crisis: United Nations and Non-Profits Scramble to Aid RefugeesAs Libyans continue to riot and fight against pro-Gaddafi forces, thousands of refugees (75,000 in the past two weeks) are fleeing the country and overwhelming the United Nations and non-profit volunteers who are scrambling to provide aid.
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Tunisian Refugee Crisis Haiku 1Many people are fleeing Libya's unrest and trying to get home. Tunisia is trying to help those streaming into their country, but the task has become overwhelming. -
What is World Refugee Day and How Can You Get Involved?World Refugee Day is a June holiday proclaimed by the United Nations to raise awareness of the plight of refugees driven from their homes by war or other horrific events. Consider ways you can get involved to help the refugee situation. -
Hurricane Katrina 2005: A Refugee Helps America's DisplacedWhen Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, Elhamija Kadic, a Bosnian refugee, helped coordinate the IRC's response. -
Refugee Resettlement Cities and EmploymentLarge cities are best equipped for immigration, but migration streams are moving toward smaller communities with fewer resources and no infrastructure to accommodate immigrants and refugees. -
Angelina Jolie Visits Haiti: Adoption Rumors Pop UpAngelina Jolie, star of "Salt" and "The Good Shepherd" , visits Ecuador and Haiti in her role as goodwill ambassador, not to baby shop. -
World Refugee Day, June 20, 2010 - Don't Just Remember Them, Say a Prayer for ThemRemembering refugees.
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World Food Programme Provides Aid to Somali Refugees in YemenIt is less well known that one of these food aid initiatives provides life-saving aid to thousands of refugees from Somalia. -
Refugees Plant New Roots at San Diego Community FarmImagine being uprooted by war from a Somali village, fleeing to a Kenyan refugee camp and resettling in an urban neighborhood in San Diego. -
World Refugee DayOn June 20th, people around the world will recognize World Refugee Day. Born of an expression of solidarity, the global community will hope to raise awareness of the plight of millions of refugees and seek solutions for solving the problem.
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Social Networking AcademicallyThere are numerous social and professional networking platforms available in cyberspace. This short article is about the few networks I have interfaced with for social, academic research and professional networking.
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Saving Michael: An Account of a Refugee in World War III interviewed a world world II refugee who recalled his time in the concentration camps as a young boy, trying to protect his family.
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Palestinian Refugee Camps, One Family's StoryThis fictional account of one Palestinian family of refugees incorporates real historic events of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. -
Communication Between Refugee Families and SchoolsSome ideas and resources on facilitating communication between teachers/schools and refugee families.
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Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Refugees in CanadaCanada is one of a few countries that extends refugee protection to gay, lesbian and transgender people from countries with homophobic policies.
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Teaching American Laws to Immigrants, RefugeesSome talking points about drugs, alcohol, domestic violence and child abuse.
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Understanding Tenant Rights, Responsibilities of Immigrants, RefugeesHow to help refugees and immigrants understand their rights and responsibilities in renting housing in the U.S.
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Personal Safety for Refugees: A Guide for VolunteersHow to help refugees learn about personal safety in the U.S. Geared towards volunteers working with refugees.
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Refugees and HousingInformation on refugees and housing. Geared towards volunteers working with refugees.
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Refugee Predictions for 2010Some predictions on the state of refugees in the world for 2010.
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Some Financial Literacy Resources for ESL TeachersResources for teaching financial literacy to immigrants and refugees.
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Who Will Solve Iraq's Refugee Crisis?Countless thousands have been displaced in Iraq due to the continuing wars, not to mention the millions exiled worldwide due to conflict and the shortage of food. Who will end this suffering?
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Chinua Achebe's "Refugee Mother and Child"Poetry Analysis:Chinua Achebe's "Refugee Mother and Child"
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A Look at Emergency Education Practices in African Refugee CampsEducating children in African refugee camps is an intricate task that requires many coordinated efforts. Humanitarian organizations, local government officials, educators, parents and children, all need to be part of education activities.
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The Question of Refugees Fleeing Nazi PersecutionAs Hitler and the Nazis tightened their grip on Europe, the United States and other civilized countries of the world tightened their borders to an influx of refugees seeking a haven from persecution.
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An Interview with Dr. Jodi CrandallMy interview with Dr. Crandall covers information on linguistics and English instruction over the past 30 years. The information she provides sheds light on how the US has become such a major influence on how English is taught throughout the world. -
Who is the Refugee? - A Paradoxical Example of RelativityToday's materialistic thinking seemingly dominates people's lifestyle. Sometimes it is useful to take a journey to the other side.
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Researchers Examine PTSD and Depression in African RefugeesA team of researchers interviewed Somali and Rwandan refugees to learn about the effect of traumatic life events on their mental health.
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Pakastani's Show Extreme Hospitality to Refugee'sAn article summary of a New York Times piece; Invisible Refugees Push Pakistani Cities and Families' Hospitality to Brink.
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Jobs Working with Refugees in the USSome ideas for finding a job or career working with refugees that have resettled in the United States.
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Hmong Refugees in Thailand at Risk of Humanitarian Crisis as Medecins Sans Frontieres WithdrawsMedecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders as they are otherwise known, is withdrawing the services it supplies to 5,000 Hmong refugees in Thailand in protest at the actions of the Thai government and military
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Assist Sudanese Refugees in the United StatesSupport these two organizations that help Sudanese refugees settle in the United States
