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Judy penned this poem years ago, reflecting on her own time living in another country. As she began to build a friendship with a refugee in Spokane this year, she began to see the universal themes of displacement and longing reflected in its verses.
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World Relief’s Refugee Resettlement Work Featured on ABC News’ Nightline
ABC News’ David Muir explores the journey Syrian refugees take to arrive and resettle in the United States in the Nightline segment, “Flashpoint: Refugees in America.” Watch story
Read MoreHow Do We Help Our Kids Stand with the Vulnerable?
At World Relief, it’s in our DNA to stand with the vulnerable. With school back in session and all of…
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The New York Times Profiles the Welcome of Refugees by Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
In the article, “Evangelicals Ignore G.O.P. by Embracing Syrian Refugees,” The New York Times profiles the refugee resettlement efforts of World Relief’s partner church Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Read Story
Read MoreIn Remembrance of Alan Kurdi
[WARNING: The blog post below contains images that some readers may find disturbing.] Alan Kurdi died one year ago today.…
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Time Magazine Op-Ed by World Relief President Scott Arbeiter
Time.com featured “Syria’s Children Are the World’s Responsibility,” an op-ed written by World Relief President Scott Arbeiter. Read Op-Ed
Read MoreThe (Bloody) Face of Violence in Syria
If you haven’t already, take a moment and watch the video below. It’s not easy to watch. It shouldn’t be.…
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