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Immigrant Farmers Revive Dormant Greenhouse to Grow Food From Home

Lornet Turnbull

June 29, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kent, Washington

In a small town south of Seattle an organization called Living Well Kent, made up of immigrants, refugees, and people of color who dominate the region, decided that the best way to promote health in their area would be to start a farmers' market. Now, immigrant farmers grow crops in previously abandoned greenhouses to supply the farmers market and support the local food bank.

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1 Neighborhood. 24 Kindergarten Classes. 40 Languages. (Some Miming Helps.)

Catherine Porter

June 29, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada, Toronto

At Toronto's Fraser Mustard Early Learning Academy, the immigrant-heavy kindergarten class enters speaking over 40 different languages. Most students are from low-income backgrounds, with many needing individualized special education. Through miming, pictures, and a longer school day, Mustard Academy works to reach and prepare all kindergarten-age children before they begin elementary classes.

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New York City Welcomes Refugees Into Its Kitchens

Katherine Martinelli

June 29, 2018 |

Food & Wine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In New York City, restaurants and non-profits are working to "empower and employ" refugees. Although refugee cooking may seem like a short-lived "trend," the grassroots efforts of organizers and advocates are also being supplemented by companies and like-minded businesses.

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How Sweden coped with 35,000 unaccompanied refugee children

Fergus Peace

June 29, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sweden

Every migrant child applying for asylum in Sweden gets a public lawyer and an assigned guardian. Although a rapid rise in asylum seekers in 2015-16 strained the country’s migration system, Sweden has not resorted to putting children in detention centers and remains a leader by international standards in migrant children’s services.

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Inside the New Zealand kitchen empowering women refugees

Rina Diane Caballar

June 27, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: New Zealand, Wellington

Pomegranate Kitchen in Wellington, New Zealand employees refugee women from around the world. The kitchen, which operates collaboratively rather than in a hierarchy, encourages these chefs to grow their cooking and managerial strengths as well as overcome cultural boundaries in order to become financially independent.

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For refugees to find jobs, they need more than just language lessons

Fergus Peace

June 26, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia

Targeted outreach can encourage employers to hire refugees. Australia’s Refugee Talent provides one-on-one interview coaching for refugees and an online job platform for employers, helping both groups overcome cultural barriers and information gaps.

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How Silicon Valley is responding to the immigration crisis

Eric Johnson Kara Swisher

June 25, 2018 |

Vox |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

A fundraiser called “Reunite an immigrant parent with their child” raised $19 million in one week for the Texas nonprofit RAICES. Creators Charlotte and Dave Willner say almost half a million people have donated via Facebook so far. They cite matching gifts and the fundraiser’s narrow focus and wide appeal as key factors in its success.

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Opportunity for Refugees, Nourishment for New Yorkers

Matt Katz

June 20, 2018 |

WNYC |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In New York, non-profits like Eat Offbeat, Emma's Torch, United Tastes of America, and more are working to connect American-born citizens with refugees from other countries, using food as a way to spark conversation while also providing employment and job training opportunities. So far, these organizations have helped welcome refugees while also creating cultural awareness.

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Thousands of refugees can't prove they have degrees — this scheme could help

Fergus Peace

May 29, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Greece

First piloted in 2017, the Qualifications Passport allows refugees to apply for a document certifying their education background earned in their home country. The Council of Europe is working to spread awareness of the document and encouraging universities to accept the passport not only as a social symbol but as a formal recognition capable of leveling the playing field for refugees in the job market.

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Switzerland's new algorithm could get up to 30% more refugees into work

Jack Graham

May 18, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Switzerland, Bern

Switzerland will soon be piloting a new algorithm to help refugees find jobs. The algorithm uses "machine learning to match geographic employment outcomes with refugees’ personal characteristics, such as gender, age and nationality." Researchers found that using the algorithm would have helped 41% more refugees to be employed between 2011 and 2016, but "real world" impact is yet to be measured. However, there are concerns about transparency and fairness.

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