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Thank God for Women — A Conversation with Rhona Murungi
Thank God for Women is a blog series rooted in gratitude for the strength, courage, and incredible capacity women demonstrate. Rhona Murungi was born and raised in rural western Ugandan by a single mother—who, Rhona says, was her biggest cheerleader while she pursued an education. After finishing graduate school at Vanderbilt, Rhona was looking to…
Read More100 evangelical leaders sign ad denouncing Trump’s refugee ban
World Relief published a full-page newspaper ad featuring 100+ evangelical leaders urging President Trump to reconsider refugee-related executive order. Read story
Read MoreNew York Times Published Op-Ed Written by World Relief President Scott Arbeiter
In his op-ed, “I’m Pro-Life, and Pro-Refugee,” Scott Arbeiter, President of World Relief, explores how to expand from a traditional pro-life agenda towards an even more inclusive approach—one that embraces refugees. Read Op-Ed
Read MoreUPDATED: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Show Support for Refugees
Over the past few days, we’ve seen an outpouring of responses to the resources we have provided on how to stand in solidarity with refugees. During this critical time, your efforts mean the world. Here’s an updated list of ways you can show support for refugees right now: 1. AdvocateSign this petition expressing your support…
Read MoreReligion News Service Published Op-Ed Written by World Relief CEO Tim Breene
In his op-ed titled, “Security is not everything,” World Relief CEO Tim Breene explains, “when our desire for security is so great that it diminishes our humanity and our capacity or willingness to see the world through the eyes of another, we lose a precious part of who we were designed to be.” Read Op-Ed
Read MoreHow to Advocate on Behalf of Refugees
Your voice is needed now more than ever. On Friday, January 27, the new presidential administration issued an executive order that suspends the Refugee Resettlement Program for 120 days, cuts the United States’ current commitment to refugee arrivals by over half, and bans Syrian refugee arrivals for an indefinite period of time (with other nationalities potentially…
Read MoreA Letter to President Trump on Executive Order on Refugees
Dear President Trump and Vice President Pence, As evangelical Christians, we are guided by the Bible to be particularly concerned for the plight of refugees, individuals who have been forced to flee their countries because of the threat of persecution. Evangelical churches and ministries have long played a key role in welcoming, resettling, and assisting…
Read MoreEvangelical Experts Oppose Trump’s Refugee Ban
This Christianity Today article explores the effects of the newly signed immigration and refugee resettlement executive orders on Christian aid groups like World Relief. Read story.
Read MoreDrought Pushes Turkana Herders to Farming
Listen to a recent VOA interview with Darren Harder, World Relief’s South Sudan Country Director. (Interview begins at 7:04)
Read MoreSeeking Refuge Receives Award of Merit in Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards
Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis, written by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens and, Dr. Issam Smeir, received an Award of Merit in Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards. Read Story
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