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World Relief Voices Alarm at Reports of Historically Low Refugee Ceiling, Abandonment of Those Fleeing Religious Persecution
Today, various news outlets reported that the Trump administration intends to set a Fiscal Year 2026 ceiling for refugee admissions of 7,500, which would be the lowest in the history of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Read MoreWhen Faith Meets Those Forced to Flee
Across the globe, 1 in 67 people has been forced to flee their home, while 1 in 7 Christians has experienced persecution. But in the midst of the crises, hope exists.
Read MoreMigration: Experiencing God’s Care for Immigrants
Migration is central to the human story and to God’s story. In partnership with IVP, we invite you to reflect on what it means to cultivate a heart of a migrant and to see God’s mercy at work through movement, change and belonging.
Read MoreFaith-Based Leaders Call for Bold Collaboration on Global Displacement at 80th United Nations General Assembly
Today, World Relief, together with the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance, co-hosted a high-level side event during the 80th United Nations General Assembly titled “Faith-Based Responses to the Global Displacement Crisis.”
Read MoreWorld Relief Laments Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Hundreds of Thousands of Venezuelans First Offered Protection by President Trump
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of individuals from Venezuela who have been present in the United States since at least March 2021.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Natural Disasters in Afghanistan and Sudan, Urges Americans to Respond with Compassion
Over the weekend, natural disasters devastated two of the most fragile countries in the world, Afghanistan and Sudan, killing thousands and injuring and displacing many, many more.
Read MoreEvangelical 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.
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