Subject Matter: Housing Advocacy & Policy

It Takes a Village: Learning from Statewide Housing Partnerships in Idaho

by on April 11, 2023

In a Changing Landscape, Start by Assessing Local Needs Nationally, the housing and refugee resettlement landscape looks different now than it did a few years ago. But those changes manifest differently in each community. The first step in adaptation is understanding.  In 2008, Idaho recognized such shifts and conducted a subsequent needs assessment of local…

Demystifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Newcomers

Demystifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Newcomers

by on April 10, 2023

Addressing Common Misconceptions About HUD Federal agencies can be intimidating. Jargon and misconceptions can leave many unsure about how to connect to agencies and access resources. For refugees and other newcomers, an unfamiliarity with the U.S. government entities, laws, and procedures can compound confusion and increase hesitancy. Refugee Housing Solutions wants to remove these barriers…

Housing Initiatives for Ukrainian Newcomers

Housing Initiatives for Ukrainian Newcomers

by on December 15, 2022

DOWNLOAD PDF   Uniting for Ukraine Overview Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole. Ukrainians participating in Uniting for Ukraine must have a supporter in the United…

Q&A with World Learning’s Joel Colony

Q&A with World Learning’s Joel Colony

by on November 15, 2022

In his role as Vice President of External Engagement and Advocacy, Joel Colony oversees his historically innovative institution’s global policy, strategic partnerships, and external affairs to ensure that World Learning is current and relevant in pursuit of its mission: to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions, and communities worldwide to create a more…