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Evangelical Pastors & Leaders Across Tennessee Urge a Biblically-Rooted Approach to Refugees and Immigration
Today, scores of evangelical pastors and ministry leaders from across the State of Tennessee are speaking up on the contentious topic of immigration, affirming a “Tennessee Evangelical Statement on Refugees & Immigration.”
Read MoreA Young Asylum Seeker Finds Help and Hope
For young asylum seekers, the journey to safety can seem impossible. Learn how one welcoming community stood in the gap for Ibrah.
Read MoreHope Amid the Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar
For years, a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar has been building — and the issues have only deepened after an earthquake struck in March. But with God, hope remains.
Read MoreWorld Relief Praises Re-Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Stand with Afghan Allies, Urges Swift Passage
In the past few days, bipartisan bills were reintroduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to allow Afghans who currently rely upon temporary legal protections to apply for Lawful Permanent Resident status after undergoing strict vetting procedures.
Read MoreAn Esther Devotional: How to Take a Stand When it Really Matters
In this Esther devotional, discover how Queen Esther took a stand in a moment of crisis and how she inspires us to respond to those in need today.
Read MoreWhen Religious Freedom Stops at the U.S. Border
Leading up to the 2024 election, President Trump made immigration promises, targeting the deportations of immigrants convicted of violent crimes.
Read MoreWorld Relief Praises PEPFAR Exemption in Recissions Package
World Relief applauds the White House’s decision to exempt funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from a proposed recissions package, saving vital lifesaving support stewarded for over two decades.
Read MoreWorld Relief Praises Reintroduction of Bipartisan Dignity Act as Alternative to Dehumanizing, Family-Separating Detention & Deportation Policies
Today, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, led by Republican Maria Salazar of Florida and Democrat Veronica Escobar of Texas, introduced a new version of an immigration reform bill called the Dignity Act.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Allegations of Inhumane Conditions and Religious Freedom Violations in “Alligator Alcatraz”
Today, CBS News’ local affiliate in Miami, Florida reported on troubling allegations from detainees held in an immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Read MoreA Refugee’s Prayer: How the Church Can Be Praying for Refugees Today
A refugee and Christian from DR Congo, Karungu spent 16 years in displacement before resettling in North Carolina through World Relief. Now, Karungu prays every day for a revitalized refugee program — and you can too.
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