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This Nonprofit Fosters Intercultural Awareness By Supporting International Students

One To World (formerly Metro International) is a Visit.org nonprofit partner founded by a group of foreign student advisors in 1977 to build bridges between international students on campus and the broader New York community. What began as a series of orientations and publications quickly grew into a diverse and impactful set of programs aimed at creating strong international relationships….

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This Nonprofit Sets Up Immigrant Youth for Professional Success

SPEAKHIRE is a Visit.org partner nonprofit that works to develop the social and cultural capital of individuals from immigrant families, in order to become leaders in the workforce. On our platform, the virtual volunteering activities they offer include both mentoring and speaking opportunities. The focus of each experience is on supporting, preparing, and empowering community members in order to help…

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How Corporate Teams Can Help Provide Refugees with a Sustainable Livelihood

Since 2015, the social enterprise NaTakallam has helped displaced migrants make a sustainable living as online tutors, teachers, language partners, and translators. In fact, in less than five years, the language partners of the organization, whose name translates to “We Speak” in Arabic, have earned over $1 million USD for offering their language services in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Persian….

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Corporate Volunteer Activities: How a Day of Service Benefits Your Community & Company

More than ever, businesses are taking on the role of leading the world towards positive social change. For many companies, sustainability is no longer a buzzword to attract clientele, but a commitment to their employees’ and the community’s values. Now, embedded into many company cultures volunteering, donating, and participating in activities that benefit causes that matter. So, as your team…

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4 Qualities of a Great Workplace

Every company leader wants to cultivate a culture with that “something special” — that perfect combination of factors to keep employees enthusiastic and engaged. But what components create a truly great place to work? In today’s work environment, there’s a great deal of discussion about what actually makes one workplace better than another, and what factors keep employees happy to…

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corporate social responsibility, employee-driven engagement, team building activities, Volunteer Experience, Women's Empowerment

Migrant Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace: Q&A with Arielle Kandel

New Women New Yorkers is a Visit.org nonprofit partner that provides professional development and education programs to empower immigrant women in NYC. We recently interviewed NWNY’s founder and CEO, Arielle Kandel, to discuss what drove her to impact women’s lives, and why offering corporate experiences on Visit.org has been an important step for the organization. Arielle’s educational background is law,…

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