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  "id": "development:newcomers",
  "title": "Newcomers",
  "summary": "First steps in a new country, with a local guide from a Chapter.",
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   "development",
   "in-preparation",
   "Recent arrivals",
   "Students arriving for study",
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    "v": "in-preparation"
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    "v": "A newcomers' programme in preparation. A local guide helps with the practical first steps in a new country."
   },
   {
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    "v": "A trained volunteer from the nearest Chapter or local Chapter cell."
   },
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    "k": "First steps",
    "v": "Help with finding housing, schools, health care and public services."
   },
   {
    "k": "Country guides",
    "v": "Links to the newcomer guides on the civic site."
   },
   {
    "k": "Community",
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   },
   {
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    "v": "Recent arrivals, Students arriving for study, Families who have moved, Volunteer guides"
   },
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   },
   {
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   },
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   },
   {
    "k": "Step 4",
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   }
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    "u": "/development/"
   }
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