# Newcomers

_Programme · Iranian Diaspora Cooperation & Development Council · https://iranians.global/development/programmes/newcomers/_

First steps in a new country, with a local guide from a Chapter.

## Record

- **Platform**: Development
- **State**: in-preparation
- **Lede**: A newcomers' programme in preparation. A local guide helps with the practical first steps in a new country.
- **A local guide**: A trained volunteer from the nearest Chapter or local Chapter cell.
- **First steps**: Help with finding housing, schools, health care and public services.
- **Country guides**: Links to the newcomer guides on the civic site.
- **Community**: An introduction to community activities nearby.
- **Audience**: Recent arrivals, Students arriving for study, Families who have moved, Volunteer guides
- **Step 1**: Interest: a newcomer registers interest and names their city.
- **Step 2**: Match: a Chapter matches them with a local guide.
- **Step 3**: First meeting: the guide and newcomer agree what help is needed.
- **Step 4**: Referral: legal and immigration questions go to qualified services.

## Provenance

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## See also

- [Development](https://iranians.global/development/)