International Refugee Assistance Project

200+ Organizations Signal Support for the Welcome Corps, New Service Opportunity for Private Refugee Sponsorship

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, more than 200 diverse organizations are signaling their support for the Welcome Corps, a new U.S. government community service program that allows everyday Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world—representing the boldest innovation in refugee resettlement in more than 40 years, grounded in the generosity and compassion of American communities. 

Key Points: 
  • The Welcome Corps builds upon a decades-long proud tradition of community sponsorship and local partnership in refugee resettlement.
  • The program aims to mobilize at least 10,000 Americans in 2023 to welcome refugees through private sponsorship.
  • Led by the Community Sponsorship Hub, the consortium includes Church World Service/Refugee Welcome Collective, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Welcome.US.
  • Refugee newcomers who arrive through the Welcome Corps will follow an established government process that includes extensive security vetting and health checks.

Rosetta Stone Extends Partnership with IRAP Donating Language Learning Subscriptions to Refugees

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosetta Stone, the world's leading language learning brand, and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), announced an extension of their partnership to provide IRAP's global staff and refugee clients with free Rosetta Stone subscriptions. The donated subscriptions will provide lifetime access to all 25 languages on Rosetta Stone to help refugees better navigate the resettlement process, communicate with IRAP staff and acclimate to their new homes.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosetta Stone , the world's leading language learning brand, and the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), announced an extension of their partnership to provide IRAP's global staff and refugee clients with free Rosetta Stone subscriptions.
  • The donated subscriptions will provide lifetime access to all 25 languages on Rosetta Stone to help refugees better navigate the resettlement process, communicate with IRAP staff and acclimate to their new homes.
  • The collaboration began by providing language learning subscriptions to IRAP's staff, enabling the organization to better communicate with displaced persons while providing legal assistance.
  • "Rosetta Stone is an important professional development resource for our team and organization," said IRAP Policy Director, Sunil Varghese.

Code for America Receives Landmark Investment Through The Audacious Project to Transform America's Social Safety Net

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Code for America has been named the recipient of a $64 million investment through The Audacious Project to transform America's social safety net and advance the equitable delivery of government services across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • This investment supports Code for America's social safety net initiative announced last November and complements an additional $36 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners.
  • Code for America has a bold vision for remaking America's safety net so that it is accessible, equitable, and easy for people to use," said Amanda Renteria, CEO of Code for America.
  • "We're pleased to support Code for America's vision for modernizing the social safety net in America.
  • The Safety Net Innovation Lab: Advancing Human-Centered Benefits Delivery
    The Safety Net Innovation Lab will be led by Code For America's Vice President of Safety Net Tracey Patterson and Senior Director of Safety Net Alexis Fernndez Garcia .

Noora Health Recognized for its Impact in Transforming the Way Care is Delivered to Patients

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .

Key Points: 
  • The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .
  • Both awards reinforce Noora Healths position as a catalyst for change and its commitment to transforming health systems.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by both The Audacious Project and the Skoll Foundation for our commitment here, said Edith Elliott, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Noora Health.
  • Noora Health transforms health systems by turning hospital hallways and waiting rooms into classrooms, tapping into the most compassionate resources available for the patients care the patients own family.

Practising Law Institute Offers Timely One-Hour Briefings on Immigration Pathways for At-Risk Afghans and Pandemic Eviction Defense

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Practising Law Institute (PLI), a nonprofit leader in continuing legal education, is responding to current events with two timely One-Hour Briefings.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Practising Law Institute (PLI), a nonprofit leader in continuing legal education, is responding to current events with two timely One-Hour Briefings.
  • These programs, presented by expert faculty, will cover immigration pathways for at-risk Afghans and the latest developments in pandemic eviction defense.
  • PLI also makes pro bono programs available at no cost to qualified individuals and organizations through its scholarship program.
  • Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise.