Posts by sshuklathornton
A Refugee Story of Resilience: A Teenager’s Journey to Belonging
“When I fled, I was two years old,” says Kenyatta. It was also the last time he saw his father in person. Read about his dreams and journey to belonging.
Read MoreTrauma Revisited: Refugee Detentions Stoke Fear
“Being a refugee is not a privilege … Nobody wants to be a refugee,” says Edward Mosantu. He speaks from experience. In 1997, Edward fled violence and instability in DR Congo, seeking safety and stability as a refugee in South Africa before moving to the U.S. on the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program. Today, he works as…
Read MoreAlongside Immanuel: Helping Refugees & Other Immigrants
This Christmas, join the journey of hope by walking alongside families in crisis. Learn how to help refugees and other immigrants.
Read MoreHer Parents Fled Sudan. Now, She Wants to Study Refugee Trauma.
When Anan walks during her commencement ceremony in Tennessee next year, she’ll be the first college graduate in her family. The 21-year-old will carry more than her diploma — she’ll be carrying her family’s story.
Read MoreHumanitarian Aid to Gaza: 3 Things to Know
Amina was forced to flee 15 times in Gaza. Learn how she received humanitarian aid and how you can help others like her.
Read MoreHoly Week Reflections
#blogPhotoRow { display: none; } document.addEventListener(“DOMContentLoaded”, function () { const table = document.getElementById(“trinity-audio-table”); const figure = document.querySelector(“figure.wp-block-embed”); if (table && figure) { figure.insertAdjacentElement(‘afterend’, table); } }); As we approach Good Friday, the message of the Cross is clear — to love boldly and unconditionally. World Relief’s Director of Partnership and Generosity Allison Daniels, shares a…
Read MoreA Refugee’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land
When we went from Venezuela to Colombia, we were out in the open air, with practically nothing,” said Maryolga. Trace her journey as a refugee.
Read More4 Reasons Why Monthly Giving Matters
Conflict in Ukraine. Famine in Sudan. Gang violence in Haiti. Events like these are forcing millions of families to flee their homes. Learn how monthly giving can help them.
Read MoreCan the Church Change the World for Good?
In late January, 2025, government policy changes were rolled out at breakneck speed, shocking the humanitarian and development community and impacting millions experiencing vulnerability around the world. At World Relief, we experienced this first-hand. Promised funding for nearly 4,000 newly-arrived refugees in the U.S. under our care was stopped, abruptly and unexpectedly. Beyond the U.S.,…
Read MoreConfronting Conflict with Humanity and Hope
Learn how we’re leaning into humanitarian principles to make a difference in the Israel-Gaza crisis.
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