Women on the Move: evaluating a refugee mentoring project

Abstract

Women on the Move Evaluating a refugee mentoring pilot project

Sharon Bond 2010

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Brotherhood of St Laurence 2010

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Contents Summary

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Introduction

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Women on the Move rationale and objectives

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The refugee participants and their needs

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The model: basic elements

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The model: critical aspects

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Discussion

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Recommendations

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Appendix: WoM in the press

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References

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Women on the Move

Acknowledgements The evaluation of the WoM pilot was made possible through funding by the Scanlon Foundation.