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More Than a Camp: Summer Belonging Through Soccer and English  

July 2, 2025 |

This June, our office hosted a three-week summer camp for refugee and immigrant families—an experience full of joy, learning, and meaningful connection. Eager mornings and lasting friendships Each weekday, 28 children gathered for a full day of activities. Mornings were spent playing soccer, followed by a shared lunch and then English lessons in the afternoon.…

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Welcoming Refugees is Everyone’s responsibility

June 17, 2019

The first time I celebrated World Refugee Day was June 20, 1997, along with thousands of others in Nyarugusu Refugee…

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If You Plant Early, You Harvest Early

June 12, 2018

“If You Plant Early, You Harvest Early” The first son of a large family, Daoud’s father raised him implementing the…

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Beautiful Surprise

April 20, 2018

“What is friendship to you?” Tigi looks at me for a moment while she thinks about the answer. She seems…

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A New Name

April 15, 2018

“The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new…

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Retirees and Refugees: Trezevant Manor Residents Serve through English Tutoring

March 29, 2018

As we approach Volunteer Appreciation Week in April, we are sharing inspiring stories of relationships between World Relief Memphis volunteers…

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Marianna’s Story: From hardship to happiness

February 28, 2018

Intern Stephen Sneed shares the powerful story of Marianna*, part of our #ThankGodForWomen series. We are grateful for her willingness…

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