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Called to Empower: Gladys’ Story

April 11, 2024 |

As we leave Women’s History Month and enter Volunteer Appreciation Month, we wanted to share a story that embodies the spirit of both. Gladys Hunt, one of World Relief Memphis’ Good Neighbor Team volunteers, has a heart and calling for refugee empowerment and humanitarian work that is both inspiring and deeply personal. Immigrant Journey Originally…

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20 Ways to Learn More About Refugees

20 Ways to Learn More About Refugees

June 4, 2022

Over the past year, crises in Afghanistan and Ukraine have reminded us of the devastating impacts of war — especially…

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"For All Mothers"

Reflections on Motherhood, Privilege and War

May 6, 2022

This afternoon my husband built our son a playhouse. Ten minutes was all it took to assemble the basic sand-colored…

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The Memphis Quilting Bee

March 25, 2022

Last year, we introduced you to Mary, one of our World Relief Memphis volunteers. She’s been actively involved in our…

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Beyond Civil Rights

February 27, 2022

As we close out Black History Month, we spoke with a member of the local church, Gashayeneh, about his experience…

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Learning and growing together: one intern reflects on her time at WRM

February 21, 2022

As we gear up for summer internships, we asked one of our former interns, Emma, to tell us about her…

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Staff Reflections on Black History

February 3, 2022

At World Relief, we believe in celebrating all people and cultures because we are all made in the image of…

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