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World Refugee Day: Singing Key to Happiness for Appleton Newcomer
There is likely no one as excited or as prepared for our upcoming World Refugee Day Celebration at the Castle as 25-year-old Francois who fled the DR Congo 14 years ago and recently arrived in Appleton to begin rebuilding his life.
Read MoreWisconsin’s Arla Cheese Plant Grows a Culture of Belonging
Basharat Afzalazada, a 25-year-old business graduate from Afghanistan, began working at Arla just four months after arriving in the U.S.
Read MoreA Refugee Story: Nadiwa’s Journey of Survival and Strength
This refugee story follows Nadiwa, a mother who fled violence in Sudan and found healing in Chad. Read her family’s journey from tragedy to hope.
Read More‘A Precious Moment’ Renews Hope for World Relief Volunteer
Volunteers with World Relief Wisconsin know first-hand that community service creates a hope-filled cycle of giving and growth.
Read MoreMeet Our Team: James Rashid
A love of adventure, travel and story-telling inspired Refugee Programs Director James Rashid to begin writing and publishing books for children and young adults.
Read MoreWhen the Going Gets Tough, Our Village Gets Going
Through the faithful prayers and generosity of World Relief Wisconsin’s village, God has provided more than we could ask or imagine.
Read MoreMeet Our Team: Laura Barbe
Wherever life has taken her—from the U.S. to Macedonia, Romania, Kuwait and back to the U.S—music has been Employment Specialist Laura Barbe’s “go-to” activity.
Read MoreOur Faithful Village: A Story of Welcome, Hope and Resilience
At World Relief Wisconsin, building a welcoming village begins with a shared bond that connects neighbors and fosters a sense of belonging. Our village is more than just a place. It’s a community shaped by stories of faith, compassion and resilience.
Read MoreIt’s no exaggeration: World Relief Wisconsin experiences ‘outpouring of support’ during uncertain time
Donors, volunteers, churches and community organizations have responded swiftly and generously in the weeks since abrupt policy changes and executive orders altered the course of refugee resettlement across the state and nation.
Read MoreGihogazi’s Answered Prayer
Decades of hope, patience and faith led to a fervent prayer answered in fall 2024 for a close-knit Congolese family that recently found safety and a welcoming community in Kaukauna.
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