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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.
New Pathways for Former Refugees
How² remake your home in a country that you are unfamiliar with?
Something Meaningful | Empowering the Burmese Rohingya Community
Have you met any Burmese Rohingya?
Ethiopian Genna
Ethiopia is a very ancient country with a Christian heritage of more than two thousand years.
The Year of Snake
You may have heard about how the Chinese love animals that they are happy to be born under some animal zodiac signs.