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93rd Edition
A Time for Dialogue, Understanding, and Action
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Celebratory Prize Draw Winners!
To show our appreciation, those who complete our courses from the 1st of May to 31st August 2025 will have a chance to win a set of eCALD merchandise – a tote bag, a travel cup, and a fridge magnet.
News from the Ground | Resettlement in Invercargill
New Zealand Red Cross is one of six organisations providing community settlement support to former refugees who have arrived under the annual government quota system. Invercargill became a refugee resettlement location in 2018
News from the Ground | World Refugee Day – Community as a Superpower
New Zealand is one of 14 countries that are currently listed on the UNHCR website as resettling UNHCR mandated refugees on an annual basis.
News from the Ground | Spotlight Associate Professor Yoram Barak on Safety: Advancing Elder Abuse Detection
Does your daily conversation include phrases like “How have you been?”, “Are you alright?”, and “How can I help you?” If so, you have the capacity to help prevent Abuse of Older People (AOP) wherever you are.
World Refugee Day – 20 June 2025
Designated officially by UNHCR in December 2000, 20th of June is celebrated annually as World Refugee Day to bring awareness to the flight and rights of refugees and celebrate the contributions of refugee background individuals and communities to all aspects of society.
Something Meaningful | Abuse of Older People (AOP) Awareness Day – 15 June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was created by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in 2006 and recognised by the United Nations (UN) in 2011.
Volunteers Needed | Refresh Refugee Module
Based on feedback from our learners and our own investigations, we have refined the course content and presentation, and it is now ready for testing.
Cross-cultural Community of Practice Support
In 2025, eCALD® Services will introduce a permanent post-training support programme for learners, known as the Cross-cultural Community of Practice Support (CCPS).
Something Interesting | Falooda, a “Historic” Drink
What is Falooda? It is a delicious drink that tells us a story of human travel, migration, and cultural fusion.
Nowruz, A New Year Celebration
Nowruz is also known as Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nawvurz, Nauryz, Navruz, or Nauroz, it is a celebration of new beginnings and hope with rich traditions and customs passed down generations while incorporating new religious, cultural and social influences.
The Bahá’í Faith
The Bahá’í Faith has been in Aotearoa New Zealand for over a century.
Something to Learn | Ramadan: A Comprehensive Guide
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months in Islam.