News & Stories
This month, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we celebrate Muriel Chiavini, a dedicated volunteer with the Afghan Women’s Program since the fall of 2019. Muriel’s journey of service is deeply rooted in her experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Philippine Refugee Center, where she prepared refugees for cultural immersion and integration in the United States. She reflects, “God used my experience to help the Afghan women refugees of World Relief.”
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A Model for Corporate Partnership: GForce Life Sciences
At World Relief Chicagoland, we love working with partners in a holistic way especially when we share the core value…
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Learning and growing together: one intern reflects on her time at WRM
As we gear up for summer internships, we asked one of our former interns, Emma, to tell us about her…
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Celebrating International Mother Language Day
Perhaps like me, you were surprised and intrigued to learn that International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a global celebration. First proclaimed…
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7 Ways to Love Your Neighbor
In Rwanda we have a saying — “Ifuni ibagara ubucuti ni akarenge.” This literally means, “a hoe that cultivates friendship…
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Finally, I’m Home: Raphael’s Story of 8 Years Waiting for Resettlement
Watch Raphael tell his story of waiting for resettlement and joyfully coming to the United States after eight years.
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Spreading Kindness and Warmth
Random acts of kindness can completely transform someone’s day. They inspire us to go out into the world, give, and…
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