10 Things You Can Do on the New Refugee Congress Website
March 17, 2021
You’ve probably noticed the new look and feel of the Refugee Congress website, but our website also includes new features! Here are some of the things you can do on the new and improved Refugee Congress website.
1. Learn about Refugee Congress Delegates and Honorary Delegates
Refugee Congress is a national nonpartisan advocacy organization built and led by refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants. We have members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Our core members are called Delegates, and former Delegates are called Honorary Delegates. Our new website includes biographies and photos of Delegates and Honorary Delegates so you can learn about their professional and personal backgrounds and what motivates them to advocate on these important issues.
2. Check Out Upcoming Events
Want to get involved in an advocacy event? Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our new calendar for a list of upcoming events around the country.
3. Share Your Upcoming Event
Our new Events Calendar isn’t just for Refugee Congress events.
We hope to make this a go-to place for all events related to advocacy, education and training on issues important to refugees, asylum-seekers or other migrants. Whether you’re a Refugee Congress Member or an advocate who works or volunteers with other organizations in this field, we encourage you to submit upcoming events to be included on the calendar!
4. Read Blog Posts
For the first time, our website now includes a blog. We will use the Refugee Congress Blog to share information and regular updates. Most importantly, this is a place to hear directly from Refugee Congress Delegates and Honorary Delegates on issues that are important to them. Check by regularly so you never miss a post!
5. Check Out News Stories
Did you know that Refugee Congress Delegates and Honorary Delegates have been featured in National Geographic, the New York Times, Fortune 500, CNN, USA Today, The Omaha World-Herald, The Gazette, The Hill, The Tennessean and more?
Check out our News & Updates Gallery to browse stories, or read Delegate or Honorary Delegate biographies to see news stories they have been featured in.
6. Access Resources
Refugee Congress wants to be a go-to place for valuable information and resources for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Check out our Resources page, and come back again in the future as we build-out our resources and information pages.
7. Find Out How to Join Refugee Congress
Love what you see? If you want to be a part of our amazing community, we have a variety of different opportunities. Learn how to become a Refugee Congress Delegate or Associate Delegate, or sign up to volunteer your time.
8. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on Refugee Congress news and events! Sign up to receive our e-newsletter with this form at the bottom of our new homepage.
9. Take Action!
Our new website includes an action alert banner that we will update to announce important opportunities to take action and advocate on issues of importance to refugees, asylum-seekers or other vulnerable migrants. Stay tuned for upcoming action alerts!
10. Support Us
Want to support the mission and goals of Refugee Congress? We welcome your support and donations!
About Refugee Congress
Refugee Congress is a national nonpartisan advocacy organization built and led by former refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants to promote the wellbeing and dignity of all vulnerable migrants. Learn more.
