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Spokane Area Unlikely to See Refugees from Palestine or Israel, Local Organizations Say
News Story by Tara Roberts | FāVS News Regional refugee-support organizations aren’t expecting people fleeing the Israel-Hamas war to resettle in the Spokane area. Find out why here.
Read MoreHow Spokane Churches Can Become Globally Minded in Their Own Backyard
How do we, as a city, become globally-minded? And for those of us in this city who follow Jesus Christ, how do we respond to Jesus’ call to bring his invitation of life in Him to the world? Spokane is a sizable city, but we’re insular. We’re often referred to as the largest city between…
Read MoreWhen was the last time you saw your child?
If you are one of the thousands of Afghans who were separated from their families in the chaos of the Kabul Airport during the Afghan evacuation, the answer is 23 and ½ months, or about two years. My name is Anna Colby and I serve in our Immigration Legal Services department as an immigration lawyer.…
Read MoreSacramento’s Tour de World Relief in News
Fox 40 News reached out to hear more about our Tour de World Relief event held at the Sacramento office on June 1st.
Read MoreChristian refugees from Pakistan reunite in Spokane after nearly seven years apart
Arooj Nirmal, left, who came to Spokane in 2017 as a Christian refugee from Pakistan, wipes away tears as she reunites with her husband, Sunny, for the first time in almost seven years on Wednesday evening at Spokane International Airport. He had just flown in from Sri Lanka. Read the full article here. Story and…
Read MoreImmigrant women and children gather at Spokane Central Library for International Women’s Day
We were one of many booths at the library, meeting and talking with the women of the refugee and immigrant communities in Spokane, celebrating their strength and dignity. Check out the coverage by KHQ News here.
Read MoreHere’s how Memphis has Helped Ukraine in the Past Year
This past year, World Relief Memphis, along with other local humanitarian organizations, have come together to support the Ukrainian community
Read MoreBest friends help refugees amid war…
“Despite Russia being at war with Ukraine, two best friends from each country have a deep understanding for each other and work each day to achieve one common goal.” Read the full Channel 4 KXLY story.
Read MoreSpokane woman awaits word from Turkish friends after deadly earthquake
“Rezvan Mohammadi lived in Turkey for nine years and says she hasn’t heard from some of her good friends since Monday’s earthquake.” Read full KREM 2 article here.
Read More‘I’m really worried’: Spokane woman with ties to Turkey reacts to devastating earthquake
“Rezvan Mohammadi works at World Relief. She has ties to Turkey, as her brother and his wife, and family live close to the cities hit by the earthquake.” Read full KXLY Channel 4 article here.
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