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    • Fun and Adventure at Jumperama
      • On Friday last week (27 January) we had approximately 50 children, and some of their parents, join us for fun times at Jumperama/Junglerama.  The kids (and the big kids usually known as parents) were able to play for an hour on the tramps, and as long as they liked in the Jungle.  The turnout was... Read more »

    • Connecting through Football
      • Football Connect is an initiative that we set up in collaboration with NZ Police, with the idea of giving male youth of refugee background a space to connect across cultures, in a safe environment with some really positive focus…and of course healthy competition.  It’s also about enabling these guys to express themselves through their craft... Read more »

    • A drivers licence makes a difference
      • In 2021 Kibra joined the Open Road driving programme and set the wheels in motion to learn to drive! This was a big challenge for her while also undertaking University studies. Kibra was so excited in December 2022 when she finally completed her learning journey and passed her full licence.   It was a real team... Read more »

    • Another restricted Licence
      • A Perfect Drive! Congratulations to Erika who passed her restricted licence yesterday without any errors, in fact, she drove so well that the testing officer joked “that was a bit boring!” after the test! Well done! Such a great result is a testament to the fantastic quality of mentors and driving instructor support on the... Read more »

    • Job Opportunities – Community Connector
      • Community Connector ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum Wellington / Wellington Central Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Development $25 – $29.99 per hour Full time For more information on the role and how to apply, please see the link below. Community Connector Job in Wellington – SEEKhttps://www.seek.co.nz/job/56133829

    • Community Support Worker – Male. 
      • Community Support Worker – Male.  Part-time, fixed term for 12 months. If you are passionate about new Kiwis of refugee background successfully participating fully in life in Aotearoa New Zealand, and have a background in social work, community development or similar, this role working with male members of our community may be for you.  The... Read more »

    • World Refugee Day Festival:
      • Together we heal, learn and shine!Join us for the first ever World Refugee Day Festival in Wellington to honour the resilience of refugees and former refugees around the globe and here in Aotearoa. This event is brought to you by the World Refugee Day Festival collective: Afnan AL-Rubayee , @Aroha Afternoons, Changemakers Resettlement Forum, @... Read more »

    • The nominations are now open for ChangeMakers’ board
      • The nominations are now open for ChangeMakers’ board! Please find attached the nomination form for the elections on November 26 AGM. We want to ensure that we have a democratic election and ensure that we have a board that works for all communities in ChangeMakers. Nomination forms along with a one-page expression of interest must... Read more »

    • Media Release: Getting the message across, the simple Kiwi way
      • How do you get the key messages of Covid19 and the lockdown across to our diverse communities, in particular for those who struggle with English?  Ron Beernink revived his drawing skills to create simple cartoons to initially target these messages at people from refugee backgrounds.  “The Covid19 messaging was not easy to understand and to get our heads around at the start, even for people with English as their first language,” says Beernink. “I teamed up with ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum who do a fantastic and very important job in working with former refugees and their communities. I like their vision which is to support New Zealanders from refugee backgrounds to participate fully in life in Aotearoa New Zealand.” His cartoons have been used from the start of the lockdown period on ChangeMakers’ Facebook page and have covered all the main topics from staying at home, to washing your hands, and staying 2 metres away from others when you are out. Stay safe at home with your whānau and protect everyone else at the same time! ChangeMakers Board Chairperson, Ibrahim Omer says these kiwis have been an important part of getting messages across to former refugees in a way that is clear and interesting. “It has been hard for many people to understand the complexity of the messaging, which has mostly been in English. So we have been trying to make sure people understand by using Facebook, the Kiwi cartoons, and translating as much information as we can. This takes time and the people with the skills and technology who can do that. We really appreciate the support of people like Ron who understand the issues that we are dealing with,” said Omer. “Our communities are really hit hard by this virus and the economic recession that is coming,” Omer said. “It’s having a huge impact on them in so many ways. Many rely on income from jobs such as driving taxis, cleaning and working in the service industry. Many of those jobs are not viable at the moment, and won’t be for some time, so they are struggling to make ends meet. The issue around schooling at home is difficult too because a lot of our communities live in small, crowded apartments and don’t have wifi, and in some cases there is no computer in the home. For the more recently arrived communities, the whole thing is overwhelming as they have suddenly been thrown into isolation without the regular support they were getting.” Communities have mobilised to support those most in need within their own communities says Omer, and that has made a big difference to their health and wellbeing. Many already had strong networks and these are being strengthened through the urgent needs that are unfolding. “We are very grateful that the government has released funding for communities to access easily and quickly. We have organised packs of school materials such as notebooks, pens, and other basics that will be delivered to 60 families this week. We are expecting to do another round next week. This is thanks to money released by the Ministry of Social Development. We thank the government for being so responsive and recognising that community organisations such as ours are the ones on the ground who know where the greatest needs are. “We look forward to continuing to empower our communities to go from strength to strength. The more we can do for ourselves, the stronger we will be. Kia kaha. Together we can do this!” said Omer. For Ron Beernink who himself resettled in New Zealand back in 1979, it has grown to a challenge of creating a daily cartoon featuring his Kiwis that targets everyone with a clear message and helps to bring a smile to people’s faces.  “Whether it is teddy bears at the window, or a friendly smile to strangers on the street; it is these small things where we help each other through this difficult time that will make us a better, caring and inclusive society.” For more information contact: Ibrahim Omer, Board Chair, ChangeMakers, phone 027 204 6346, ibrahim.omer.nz@gmail.com Sandra McCallum, General Manager, ChangeMakers, phone 021 380 924, sandra.mccallum@crf.org.nz

    • Picnic in the Park
      • On  28 January ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum welcomed in the New Year with a Picnic in the Park event. This was an opportunity for people from across our communities, neighborhoods and various organisations to come together and enjoy the summer in Wellington City. The picnic was held at the Pukeahau Memorial Park and people bought food to share, with some outdoor games set up for the children (and adults alike) to enjoy. Several women from our communities joined Changemakers with the organisation of the day and it was fantastic to have their involvement.      

    • Another restricted Licence… and urgent need of volunteers
      • A Perfect Drive! Congratulations to Erika who passed her restricted licence yesterday without any errors, in fact, she drove so well the testing officer joked “that was a bit boring!” after the test! Well done! Such a great result is a testament to the fantastic quality of mentors and driving instructor support on the Open Road Driving Programme – many thanks to Darryl her mentor and George our fabulous driving instructor. If you would like to join our team as a volunteer driving mentor in Wellington please get in touch with Kate Twyford 027 376 5548 kate.twyford@crf.org.nz

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