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Multi-talented Sinhala and Tamil Interpreter and translator | Ruzaika Arshad

Ruzaika Arshad, originally from Sri Lanka, migrated to New Zealand in 2003 with her husband and two children. She is a certified Sinhala and Tamil interpreter and translator, a Cross-Cultural Facilitator (CCF), and the Positive Parenting Programme Coordinator with Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ). She is also an active member of Auckland’s Sri Lankan Muslim community.

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A legacy not forgotten, celebrating 20 years of eCALD!

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The Beginning and the Journey Beyond

Annette Mortensen’s Reflection as a Comrade and a Champion of our Cause

Celebratory Prize Draw Winners!

We’re giving you two extra chances to win exclusive eCALD merchandise in September and October 2025!

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.