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Listen "Episode 067: What You Need to Know About Refugees with World Relief's Kara Ulmer"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Kara Ulmer about the differences between refugees and immigrants, the refugee vetting process, why you should care about refugees, and much more.
Guest Links
World Relief Akron website
World Relief Akron on Facebook
Kara's TED Talk
Links Mentioned
UNHCR
Seeking Refuge: One the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir
Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
Hit Makers by Derek Thompson
What We Learned
Immigrant: anyone who is traveling to America
Refugee: someone who has fled their home country and cannot return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a social group.
Facts About Refugees
They cannot come on their own. America has to invite them.
The vetting process can last between 18 - 36 months.
A refugee stays in a refugee camp on average 17 years before they come to the U.S.
Most refugees don't resettle because the process is so long.
Most refugees aren't going after the same jobs as current U.S. residents.
What have you learned working with refugees?
Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance.
How to listen and ask questions better
Quotes to Tweet
"There is a difference between an immigrant and a refugee." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Too often we are ruled by fear and not compassion." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
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Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode.
Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
Guest Links
World Relief Akron website
World Relief Akron on Facebook
Kara's TED Talk
Links Mentioned
UNHCR
Seeking Refuge: One the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir
Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
Hit Makers by Derek Thompson
What We Learned
Immigrant: anyone who is traveling to America
Refugee: someone who has fled their home country and cannot return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a social group.
Facts About Refugees
They cannot come on their own. America has to invite them.
The vetting process can last between 18 - 36 months.
A refugee stays in a refugee camp on average 17 years before they come to the U.S.
Most refugees don't resettle because the process is so long.
Most refugees aren't going after the same jobs as current U.S. residents.
What have you learned working with refugees?
Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance.
How to listen and ask questions better
Quotes to Tweet
"There is a difference between an immigrant and a refugee." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Too often we are ruled by fear and not compassion." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
"Don't give into black-and-white thinking. Allow for complexity and nuance." - @WorldRelief @WorldReliefAKR @LearnersPodcast Click to Tweet
New Episode Every Tuesday
Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode.
Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
In God we trust