1. The role of CLWs is diverse, multi-faceted and complex |
2. CLWs enable members of refugee communities to access services and empower them to develop independence |
3. CLWs enhance the capability of service providers |
4. The community standing of CLWs supports their work in capacity-building |
5. Goals of CLWs are focused on identifying and addressing the community’s areas of need, and working to promote the self-sufficiency of the community |
6. The integration of perspectives is important to promote the long-term sustainability of capacity-building initiatives developed by CLWs |
7. There is a need for allocation of adequate resources to focus on capacity-building |
8. There is a need for broader recognition of the diverse and complex roles of CLWs |
9. CLWs need to manage the expectations of community members |
10. Peer support and supervision are integral to the work of CLWs |