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How Youth are Impacting the Lives of Refugees

By chicagoland | October 2, 2024

This is a guest blog written by Anne Quetua, Leader of the Youth Advocacy Board at Wheaton North High School We are the Youth Board for World Relief, a dedicated group of high school students committed to engaging our peers in supporting local refugees. My personal journey with World Relief Chicagoland was inspired by my…

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Recent Blogs

International Women’s Day Jenny’s Story

By mlummus | March 9, 2021

Make a donation today to help more women like Jenny thrive.

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International Women’s Day Yomardy’s Story

By mlummus | March 9, 2021

Make a donation today to help more women like Yomardy thrive.

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Rebuilding Connection and Pride

By mlummus | February 27, 2021

Every day World Relief staff and volunteers are invited into stories. We are challenged to recognize the nuanced image of God in each person we serve, and remember that their stories stretch far beyond the boundaries of words like “immigrant, refugee, asylum-seeker.” The posts in this section—voiced in first-person, too long for…

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Updates on President Biden’s Immigration / Refugee Executive Orders & Day 1 Immigration Bill

By mlummus | January 28, 2021

Below are the Executive Orders signed by President Biden that affect refugees and other immigrants, and/or the work of World Relief. To view the full list of Executive Orders and actions, click here. Immigration Repeal Muslim Ban​: rescinds Muslim Ban…

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