The Learner's Corner with Caleb Mason

Episode 067: What You Need to Know About Refugees with World Relief's Kara Ulmer

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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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