Orientation Is a Two-Way Process CO classes shed light on the mysteries and misperceptions of resettlement. But CO runs deeper than classes. Refugees need to gain knowledge of their new home, but the people in that home also need to know about the refugee. True integration starts to take place when the refugees and their new communities learn about each other. This process begins with the CO Africa project and continues through the service providers, volunteers, and others who are helping these refugees resettle.
African refugees present a huge range of cultures, customs, and experiences.
Understanding their backgrounds is the first step in cultural orientation classes and resettlement. Sasha Chanoff is a curriculum developer and CO instructor for the International Organization for Migration and the CO Africa Project. Members, join your interest section or caucus electronic discussion list and participate in a global discussion on the topics most important to you.