Pedal to Resettle Rider Highlight: Meet Paul Sassenrath
Paul is a World Relief Sacramento volunteer, advisory council member and a Pedal to Resettle 2019 rider. We asked him to share his volunteer journey and why he has signed up to ride 180+ miles this September to fundraise for refugee families in the greater Sacramento area. About three years ago, I attended a Christian…
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Cyclone Idai
Nearly a week has passed since Cyclone Idai devastated three of the most vulnerable countries in Southern Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, and the full extent of the disaster and the needs are still growing.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Cyclone Idai’s Impact on Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi
Cyclone Idai landed in Beira, Mozambique, last Thursday before its severe winds and flooding spread to neighboring countries of Malawi and Zimbabwe. The U.N. estimates the tropical storm has affected more than 2.6 million people across Southeastern Africa, devastating more than 1.7 million people in its path in Mozambique and over 920,000 in neighboring Malawi.
Read MoreWorld Relief Grieves Horrific Shooting in New Zealand Mosques
World Relief issued the following statement in response to mass shootings that left 49 people dead and over 20 wounded at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts to Humanitarian Assistance Programs
Yesterday, President Trump announced his proposed 2020 budget, including significant cuts to federal spending for a variety of critical humanitarian assistance programs. World Relief expresses concern over the impact that the proposed 24 percent cut to international affairs will have on programs serving the most vulnerable across the globe.
Read MoreOn International Women’s Day, World Relief Celebrates 4 Million Women and Girls Served
On this global day dedicated to honoring the achievements of women, World Relief announces several exciting new initiatives to affirm the value and dignity of women around the world and equip them to transform their communities in the future.
Read MoreVoices From the Field: Cambodia
Today is International Women’s Day—a day when women around the world are celebrated, their impact recognized, and their God-given potential affirmed. Today, we envision bolder, brighter futures for the world’s women.
Read MoreIs Justice Worth It?
Since 2007, February 20th has served as World Day of Social Justice—a day when the international community works together towards justice for all.
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to President Trump’s Declaration of a National Emergency at the Border
Today, President Trump declared the situation at the border a national emergency, invoking presidential emergency powers to increase border security. While appreciative of his commitment to securing the border, World Relief urges the President to pursue broad-based immigration reform in partnership with Congress.
Read MoreWhat’s going on at the border?
The following is a reflection written by John Miller, Immigration Specialist at World Relief Seattle. He is accredited by the Department of Justice to practice immigration law. Things have felt a little different for me since I’ve been back from Mexico. It’s hard now to read these ideologically-charged news stories about “The Wall” and “The…
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