An Exploratory Study of Befriending Programs with Refugees: The Perspective of Volunteer Organizations
Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, Volume 5, Number 3, 2 January 2008 , pp. 1-19(19)
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Behnia, Behnam
"To enhance the successful integration of refugees, it is important to assist them in their efforts in rebuilding and extending their support systems. By matching refugees with volunteers, Befriending Programs aim at creating a supportive environment. Based on information provided by twenty-five organizations that offer befriending programs in Australia, Canada, England, and the United States, this paper explores obstacles they face in the recruitment and retention of befrienders as well as their strategies in overcoming challenges."
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