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Press Statement August 23, 2023

ECDC Marks 40 Years of Impact and Commitment to Refugees and Displaced Individuals

Arlington, Va., August 23 – ECDC is pleased to announce the start of its 26th Annual Conference, Hope and Resilience, which focuses on critical topics that shape the lives of refugees and the displaced. Tsehaye Teferra, Ph.D., President and CEO of ECDC said, “I am honored to open this event, which not only launches a very informative conference but also marks our organization’s 40th anniversary of dedication to fostering positive change in the lives of those seeking refuge and hope.”

Stories July 10, 2023

New video case study highlights World Learning’s response to welcoming Afghan arrivals

Refugee Welcome Collective and Refugee Housing Solutions collaborated with World Learning and its School for International Training to create a video case study highlighting World Learning’s approach to welcoming Afghan newcomers during the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program (APA) in fall 2021.

Events and Activities June 30, 2023

ECDC Town Hall Welcome Corps: Updates and Next Steps

ECDC invites you to join its webinar on Welcome Corps’’ Private Sponsorship program. The program was launched in January by the Department of State and allows Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) to form groups of at least five people and privately sponsor refugees.

Press Statement June 30, 2023

ECDC joins Welcome Corps as a Private Sponsorship Organization

Arlington, Va.- ECDC is pleased to announce that it has joined Welcome Corps, a U.S. government community service program, as a Private Sponsor Organization (PSO) to help assist Americans to privately sponsor refugees from around the world.

Events and Activities June 27, 2023

ECDC Webinar – The Role of Culture on Psychological Well-being of Refugee Communities.

On behalf of the event lead, Alem Mengesha, Preferred Community Program Officer, ECDC HQ, allow me to invite you to an upcoming webinar titled, ‘The Role of Culture on Psychological Well-being of Refugee Communities.”

Press Statement June 20, 2023

World Refugee Day – “Hope knows no borders, no language, and no creed”: ECDC

Arlington, Va.- (June 20, 2023). As we observe World Refugee Day in the face of unprecedented levels of adversity, displacement, and uncertainty globally, it is essential that we shine a light on the beacon of hope and compassion that guides us as we work towards a brighter future for refugees. 

Events and Activities June 13, 2023

Rebuilding Lives: Reflections on ECDC’s Integration Journey

Join our webinar featuring dedicated volunteers and resilient clients. Be inspired by success stories of integration told first-hand. Learn about ECDC’s extensive network, local community involvement and collaboration with stakeholders.

Press Statement June 8, 2023

Embracing Diversity: Empowering LGBTQ+ Refugees on World Refugee Day

Arlington, Va. (6.8.23) – With celebrations of World Refugee Day close at hand, let us come together to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ refugees around the world. ECDC is committed to raising awareness about their plight and advocate for their rights while promoting a society that embraces diversity and rejects discrimination and hate.

Press Statement May 2, 2023

ECDC and Partners Launch the Supporting Higher Education in Refugee Resettlement (SHERR) Program

Arlington, Va.- ECDC and partners today announced the launch of the Supporting Higher Education in Refugee Resettlement (SHERR) program. SHERR is an ambitious three-year initiative that aims to bring higher education institutions across the United States more deeply into the refugee resettlement process.

Events and Activities March 24, 2023

ECDC Webinar Private Sponsorship

ECDC, in collaboration with the African Communities Together (ACT), is proud to present an information session on Welcome Corps’ Private Sponsorship program announced by the Department of State this year.