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Intercultural Bridges

Integration is a two-way process

What is mentoring?

...a one-to-one, non-judgemental relationship in which an individual voluntarily gives time to support and encourage another.

This relationship is typically developed at a time of transition in the beneficiary's life, and lasts for a significant and sustained period of time.

- Home Office definition

What is befriending?

Befriending is a process whereby two or more people come together with the aim of establishing an informal and social relationship. It should be non-judgmental, mutual and purposeful and there is commitment over time.

- Home Office definition

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Preparing for the first meeting

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As mentors and befrienders with adults, we should aim to minimise power imbalances. We meet as equals open to learning from each other. Wh...
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Integration

Integration is a two-way process, between migrants and residents, of mutual adaptation, accommodation and participation.

Bridging Social Capital

Bridging Social Capital refers to cross-cultural connections among individuals and the social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them. The positive consequences of social capital include: mutual support, cooperation, trust and institutional effectiveness. (Putnam, 2000)

Social Cohesion

A cohesive society is where all groups have a sense of belonging, participation, inclusion, recognition and legitimacy. (New Zealand Immigration Service, 2004)

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