June 20 was designated World Refugee Day by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2000 as an opportunity “to remember the world’s refugees on their special day.”

LIRS provided the following resources to its close partners who celebrated World Refugee Day 2003 with events in their communities. All items are in printer-friendly MS Word format unless otherwise noted.

Event Planning Materials
· Event Overview
· How to Plan an Event
· How to Involve Congregations
· Hints on Preparing Refugee Speakers
· Award Certificate Template
· Event Invitation Template
· Tip Sheet for Collaborations
· Sample Letter to Potential Collaborators
· Settling in Seattle: Video Overview