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World Relief Laments Suspension of U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four months.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Border and Immigration Enforcement Actions Previewed in President Trump’s Inaugural Address
(Baltimore, MD) January 20, 2025 – In his inaugural address today, President Donald Trump announced a series of actions impacting the dynamics at the U.S.-Mexico border and seeking to expand deportations of individuals already within the country, with executive orders expected to follow shortly.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Executive Order Seeking to Terminate Birthright Citizenship
Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order seeking to terminate the principle of birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Read MoreAhead of Inauguration, Evangelical Christians Urge President-Elect Trump to Sustain Refugee Resettlement
January 14, 2025 – Today, World Relief joined leaders of several other prominent evangelical Christian organizations in releasing “A Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement.”
Read MoreWorld Relief Troubled by Rumors that Trump Administration Will Rescind Guidance Limiting Immigration Enforcement Activities in Churches and other “Sensitive Locations”
World Relief is deeply troubled by recent reporting that the Trump administration is considering revoking guidance that limits the circumstances under which Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) would carry out immigration enforcement activities in churches, schools, hospitals and other “sensitive locations.”
Read MorePrivate Sponsorship of Refugees in America: 4 Things You Can Do to Still Welcome Refugees & Immigrants
During his campaign, the President- elect indicated that he will halt the refugee resettlement program in the U.S. At World Relief, we recognize that while administrations may change, our calling remains.
Read More4 Ways to Help Displaced Families Flourish in Community
Displaced families need your help. Here are four ways you can partner with World Relief to help displaced families flourish.
Read MoreWhat Hurricane Milton Taught Me About Everyday Generosity
The day after Hurricane Milton, Allison sat at a stoplight in Palmetto, FL and burst into tears. Trace her journey of feeling seen.
Read MorePAYING IT FORWARD
A Story of One Refugee Spearheading a National Movement of Churches to Help Countless More
Read MoreNational Movement of “Churches of Welcome” Launches to Live Out Biblical Embrace of Immigrants
As the number of people forcibly displaced from their homes has reached the highest point in recorded history, dozens of churches – including several of the largest and most influential churches in the country – are joining with World Relief to launch “Churches of Welcome.”
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