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Volunteers at World Relief says that serving is “based on the faith that we have.”
Nothing could have prepared Jana and Roger Dorway when they encountered a weary African family draped over the chairs at the Salt Lake City Airport. The father carried a UNHCR bag, a sure sign they were refugees.
Read More2025 Myanmar Earthquake: 3 Things You Need to Know
Learn about the devastation caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and what you can do to respond.
Read MoreBuilding a Future Through English: Igor’s Story
Igor and his wife arrived in the U.S. two years and five months ago, seeking safety and stability after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Back home, Igor had built a successful career—first as a mechanic, then as an IT specialist, and eventually as a department director at a metallurgical plant. Now, in the U.S., he…
Read MoreMeet Our Team
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 MoreA Volunteer’s Impact
Mary Claire’s Story as a Cultural Companion. At World Relief, we are incredibly grateful for the volunteers who have stepped up to serve refugee families in need. Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference for those adjusting to life in a new country. One of our volunteers, Mary Claire, recently shared her heartfelt…
Read MoreCome and See: Witnessing the Human Story at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The reality at the U.S.-Mexico border is not a new one. It is complex and generational — a heart-wrenching condition that has plunged too many families already experiencing vulnerability into even greater need.
Read MoreWill the church in Spokane seize this opportunity to support persecuted Christians and share the Gospel?
This is the opportunity the church in Spokane has with refugees who have come to our city. God has brought the nations to us. A pitch right down the middle. Roughly half are Christians already, persecuted for their faith.
Read MoreWelcoming Refugees Starts with You: Walk with someone like Khin Lay
Imagine spending over 15 years in a country that doesn’t legally recognize you. This is the reality for countless refugees around the world, including those in Malaysia, where Khin Lay fled to escape conflict in her home country of Myanmar. Now, after nearly a year in the US, she and her family are building their…
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 MoreHow 3 immigrant women, now Americans, boldly embrace their heritage and their dreams.
The wail of a siren. It’s a sound most of us barely register. For Entisar and her daughters, it’s a terrifying echo of the day they fled Iran. The roar of planes overhead, the ground trembling with explosions – these are not distant memories, but vivid flashbacks that haunt their present.
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