December 27, 2018
December Issue
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While visiting the migrants program, Ms. Rosicky participated in a role-playing activity in which she learned about the services ethnic minorities in Hong Kong access through ISS Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, those seeking asylum get a modest stipend for rent, transport, and food. They live in the community, not in detention.
During her time in Hong Kong, Ms. Rosicky also presented at the Asia Pacific Region Meeting. Her presentation focused on the network process the ISS-USA branch uses between states and the region, focusing on the main issues they address concerning child/family migration between and within Central America, Mexico, and the U.S.
Another goal of the meeting was to develop the region's next strategic plan and come up with a list of priority countries to target for new partnerships. There were representatives from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Japan participating in the meeting.
While the regional meeting was taking place, the Governing board was charting its way forward with Ambassador Jacobs leading the way; identifying key strategies to support the work of ISS and the General Secretariat.
On Friday, November 30, the entire ISS Hong Kong staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and hundreds of guests celebrated ISS Hong Kong’s 60
th
anniversary. At least fifty of ISS Hong Kong’s staff were presented awards for their long service, and Ambassador Jacobs presented former ISS Gov Board Chair, Mr. C.P. Ho, with a token of appreciation on behalf of ISS. Staff and migrants in the various programs performed in drumming, dancing and singing. The event was a huge success and a good time was had by all!
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Protecting Children at Risk of Irregular Migration
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This forum brought together m
ore than 60 representatives of civil society, UN agencies, and governments for
a discussion "on improving the well-being of children and youth who are at risk of irregular migration in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua."
photo credit: Scandinaviahouse.org
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Celebrating the Holidays at ISS-USA
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On Tuesday, December 18th, the
ISS-USA
staff celebrated the holiday season with a secret Santa gift exchange and a holiday lunch.
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Casework Corner: A Safe Home for Alex
Alexander* Qinz, a 3 year old U.S. Citizen, was abandoned in Mexico* by both of his parents. It was discovered that Alex's grandparents lived in Oregon and wanted to care for him, so
ISS-USA
contacted the State of Oregon for assistance to complete a home study of his grandparents and ensure their home was safe for Alex to grow up in.
After the assessment of the grandparents was completed, ISS-USA coordinated reception plans for Alex and the psychiatric services he was to receive upon arrival.
Travel arrangements were finalized for Alex to return to the U.S. He finally arrived in Oregon on December 5th* accompanied by a social worker. He is now able to live safely and comfortably with his grandparents.
*names, dates and locations have been changed to protect the privacy of the client
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December Blog: A Year in Review!
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Thanks to our donors, we were able to connect 1,150 children, adults and families to social services in 2017. This year, we have a year-end goal of $5000.00 to provide social services to separated cross-border
families
. Please help us get there!
Donate here today
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Looking for an Exciting New Position?
International Social Service-USA is hiring independent social work consultants! Check out our
careers page
for information.
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