Emily Hipps, Development & Communications Coordinator The Refugee Journey Emily Hipps, Development & Communications Coordinator

Who are Refugees?

Forced to Flee

Surprise: You and your family are leaving for Canada in 5 minutes. You will be walking.

Karen Refugees Escaping from Burma

DADAAB Refugee Camp in Kenya

DADAAB 460,000 Refugees

How many refugees are there in the world?

more than 21 Million Refugees Worldwide

Refugee Options: Stay in camp Repatriate Third country resettlement

Refugee Warehousing 1 year? 5 years? 8 years? 17 years?

Families Reunited

Aşağıdaki formu doldurunuz Isim: _____________________ Soyad: __________________ Cep Numara: _____________________________ _________________________________________ Numara Sokak Şehir

Please complete the following form: First Name: _____________________ Last Name: __________________ Cell number: ___________________________ _________________________________________ House number Street City

Refugee RESETTLEMENT Contracted Services (90 days) Housing and furnishings Health screenings Cultural orientation Enrollment in school Social Security and Public Benefits Additional Services Employment services Refugee Mentor Program Bus Buddy Extended case management

What is the future of refugee resettlement?

Other Institute Programs Immigration Services Anti-Human Trafficking Unaccompanied Minors Mental Health Services English For Work Classes General Employment Services Hospitality Careers Pathway Medical Careers Pathway College Readiness Academy

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Questions? Give me a call, shoot me an email, message the Institute on Facebook. Emily Hipps EHipps@iimn.org 651-647-0191 x 304