How To Make Sure We’re Ready for the Next Crisis
What do you do when the tragedies of this world seem like they just won’t stop? What do you do when so many already-vulnerable people suffer even greater hardship? I think I might already know what you do. Because I’ve seen you do it. And I’m hoping you might do it again. But first, a…
Read MoreThe Christian Post Publishes Op-Ed Written by World Relief CEO Tim Breene
In an op-ed entitled “Mosul’s Liberation Has Begun. Is the World Ready?” World Relief CEO, Tim Breene, proposes four guiding principles that should be a part of the response to the conflict in Mosul. Read Op-Ed
Read MoreDiamonds of Haiti: The Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
[The following videos and blog post are detailed updates we’ve received from Joseph Bataille, World Relief’s Country Director in Haiti, about the relief efforts taking place in Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.] Every year, my wife and I choose a new part of Haiti to explore for our anniversary. Our country is a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Relief for Haiti
Since Monday, when Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, we’ve been getting reports from our staff and local partners in the country. The situation grows worse by the day. Please consider taking action and donating today. Haitian officials are reporting that at least 400 people have died, and the death toll is likely to continue rising. The…
Read MoreHow To Actually Welcome Refugees
For almost 40 years, World Relief has been proud to resettle over 270,000 refugees from across the world here to the United States. On average, our offices resettle 650 refugees each month. Next month we are projecting that World Relief’s local offices will resettle 1,350 refugees. That means that in October, we’ll be resettling over…
Read MoreWorld 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 the dynamics that come along with this season, how do we teach our kids to stand with the vulnerable? This week, as many children in America start a new school year, I can’t help but…
Read MoreThe 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. On September 2, 2015, three year old Alan’s lifeless body washed up on a beach in Turkey. The photo of Alan appeared on the homepage of just about every media outlet in the Western world.…
Read MoreTime 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
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