P.O. Box 5428 | Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Working Towards An Inclusive Community
A Welcoming and Inclusive Community is a community where its citizens and members feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves and expressing all aspects of their identities. It is a place where each person shares a sense of belonging with its other members. It is home.
Welcoming and Inclusive Communities are based on ideas of integration. Integration, in contrast to assimilation, is focused on facilitating the process new members of a community, including immigrants, refugees, people moving from other parts of the country, experience beyond settlement to become part of their new communities.
Helping you understand
Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho’s Educational Plan provides a series of trainings, workshops, presentations, resources, and events to the Magic Valley communities. Through Education, we give participants the tools, skills, knowledge, and motivation required to develop a better understanding of Welcoming and Inclusive Communities based on diversity, mutual respect, and integration. We help you to promote positive change.
Our Training
Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho is always willing to come out to help your place of work or classroom have a better understanding of how to become a more welcoming environment. Contact us to schedule diversity training or sensitivity training in your workplace.
New Training Classes:
Develop & Implement an Outward Mindset
Parent College
Refugee Support in Twin Falls
At Unity Alliance, we understand the importance of equipping individuals and organizations with the necessary tools to engage effectively with refugees. Our training programs provide comprehensive guidance on cultural sensitivity, communication strategies, and bridge-building across diverse backgrounds. By participating in our programs, your workplace, company, or classroom can gain the skills needed to create a welcoming environment where refugees feel valued and supported.
Our education programs go beyond raising awareness; they delve deep into the complexities of refugee experiences, the challenges they face, and the strengths they bring to our community. By engaging with our educational resources, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of refugee issues, fostering empathy and informed decision-making.
Partnering with the Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho means joining a movement to transform your space into a safe haven that embraces diversity, empowers refugees, and cultivates a culture of inclusivity. Together, we can create a vibrant community where everyone thrives.
Upcoming Events
View our upcoming events that are hosted by Unity Alliance.
November 2024
Nov 01 2024
Gala Fun(d)-raiser 2024
Canyon Crest Event Center
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Educational presentations and interactive workshops
We believe that the best way to make a change is to start with the beginning. We would love to hold a workshop or presentation at your school to help develop mutual respect and create inclusive classroom communities. Some of the workshops and presentations we offer are:
- K-12 grade curricula that teach how to create welcoming, inclusive communities
- What is a Welcoming and Inclusive Community?
- Get Curious…Not Furious: Bringing People Together
- Creating More Inclusive Classrooms
Contact us for more information
Small Groups
Small group moderated discussion on topics of cultural competence, inclusion, and integration
Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho’s small group discussion sessions provide an excellent opportunity to learn about and discuss topics of integration, inclusion, and cultural competence — topics that can be intimidating to approach in a regular office or classroom environment. By providing a moderated forum environment, Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho can help any group to:
- Foster positive interpersonal and intercultural communication
- Increase awareness of potentially sensitive cultural issues
- Develop a welcoming and inclusive job or school environment
Interfaith
Interfaith dialogue and engagement helps bring understanding and cooperative, constructive, and helps encourage positive interactions between people of different religious traditions or beliefs.