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URL:https://usrotary.org/events/program-lidet-gezahegne-international-resc
 ue-committee-november-14-2024/
SUMMARY:Program:  Lidet Gezahegne\, International Rescue Committee\, Octob
 er 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin the&nbsp\;University Sunrise Rotary Club&nbsp\;for a pro
 gram featuring Lidet Gezahegne.\n\n\n\nThe&nbsp\;program will be presented
  in-person and on Zoom on Thursday morning informally beginning at 7 a.m. 
 The formal meeting including the program runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m. No regis
 tration is required\, and the program is free.\n\n\n\nThe in-person meetin
 g will be at the Wedgwood Community Church at 8201 30th Ave NE\, Seattle.\
 n\n\n\nThe meeting will also be available via Zoom.&nbsp\;You can click he
 re to join the Zoom meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Victoria Wenick for 
 organizing this program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLidet Gezahegne is the Com
 munity Support Program Coordinator for IRC WA\, where she plays a pivotal 
 role in connecting local communities with refugee families. Originally fro
 m Ethiopia\, Lidet has spent most of her life in the Seattle area\, where 
 she has developed a deep commitment to supporting refugees. She earned her
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washingto
 n and went on to complete a Master’s in Public Policy from George Mason 
 University. Since 2015\, Lidet has been dedicated to working with refugees
  locally and has been a valuable member of the IRC team since May 2023.\n\
 n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can find Lidet's presentation slides here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\
 nProgram Description:\n\n\n\nThe Community Support Groups program connects
  refugee families with local community groups to successfully integrate in
 to their new communities. Volunteers assist with initial resettlement task
 s\, language practice\, in-kind donations\, and community integration thro
 ugh our Direct Support Groups. Donation Support Groups focus on organizing
  fundraising events\, building donor relationships\, and securing necessar
 y resources. Join us in making a significant impact by transforming the li
 ves of newly arrived refugees and building a stronger community together!\
 n\n\n\n\n
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