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Refugee mother seeks stability in America, promising brighter futures for her children 

May 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Refugee mother seeks stability in America, promising brighter futures for her children 
Evany and her daughters are Venezuelan immigrants in America.

In 2013, Venezuela’s economic downturn hit Evany hard. Prices had inflated and she couldn’t even buy milk. Life had previously been good in Venezuela. She was a university student pursuing Industrial Relations and expecting her first daughter, Vida – meaning life.

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Bob’s Volunteer Story

April 19, 2023

Bob has always had a passion and a heart for the refugees in his community. When approached to volunteer serving as an English conversation partner he didn’t hesitate. Read Bob’s story and learn how serving his community led to a true friendship. By Kelsey Whaley

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How Climate Change is Impacting Health and Nutrition in Rwanda

April 19, 2023

Poor communities are often on the frontlines of battling climate change. Many depend on climate-related industries like farming for food…

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Genesis’s Volunteer Story

April 13, 2023

Our volunteers make our work possible. Read how Genesis participates in loving his immigrant and refugee neighbors. By Kelsey Whaley

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This Year’s Volunteer Spotlights

April 12, 2023

In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked some of our volunteers to share why they believe volunteering with World…

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What is Resettlement

April 6, 2023

The Joys and the Challenges. “The most rewarding part of being a case manager at World Relief is watching the…

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Building a Cross-Cultural Relationship as a Volunteer

April 6, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or just starting out, Whitney Renfroe agrees that uncertainty can often accompany a cross-cultural relationship.…

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