Welcoming a Refugee Child: Sandy’s Scrapbook Story
For the more than 100,000 estimated refugee and displaced children in the nation, a new school year isn’t just the start of a new grade. It’s a chance to reclaim stability, rebuild routine and rediscover hope.
Read MoreSwimming with Purpose: Kathleen’s 12-Mile Journey for Afghan Allies
Kathleen is living proof of what it looks like when faith, experience, and compassion converge. This July, Kathleen—an accomplished swimmer and longtime member of World Relief’s extended team— took on a bold challenge: swimming 12 miles across the cold, open waters of Lake Tahoe. But this isn’t just about endurance. It’s about justice. It’s about…
Read MoreHope Amid the Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar
For years, a humanitarian crisis in Myanmar has been building — and the issues have only deepened after an earthquake struck in March. But with God, hope remains.
Read MoreWorld Relief Praises Re-Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Stand with Afghan Allies, Urges Swift Passage
In the past few days, bipartisan bills were reintroduced in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to allow Afghans who currently rely upon temporary legal protections to apply for Lawful Permanent Resident status after undergoing strict vetting procedures.
Read MoreFaith in a New Land: A Story of Immigration, Belonging, and the Local Church
Discover Kimmy’s journey from Vietnam to Chicagoland—a story of immigration, faith, and leadership in the hearts of two welcoming local churches.
World Relief Launches New Global Initiative to Offer Hope to Families Facing Crisis & Displacement
Over two billion people live in countries torn by conflict or violence, and global displacement has reached record levels.
Read MoreYaneth and Manuel Live Out Perseverance and Hope Through Faith
Fleeing Uncertainty: A Journey Toward Hope Yaneth and Manuel landed in Spokane on January 16, 2025, just four days before President Trump signed the executive order suspending refugee resettlement. They had left Venezuela in search of safety and a secure future for their family of four. In Venezuela, there was never any certainty that their…
Read More10 Bible Verses for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Where do you turn when you feel overwhelmed? Here are 10 Bible verses to lean on.
Read MoreFrom Service to Calling: A Volunteer’s Journey with Refugee Resettlement
Volunteering with refugees may begin with a simple step, but for many, it becomes a deeply personal journey of growth, faith, and fulfillment. One retired U.S. Air Force member shares how a conversation with his pastor in 2018 led him to a meaningful role with World Relief Texas and the refugee community in Fort Worth,…
Read MoreFrom the Pulpit to the Capitol: A Pastor’s Mission to Defend His Congregants Detained By ICE
An Iranian Christian woman convulses from a panic attack as immigration officers detain her husband. Her cries pierce the air as masked agents lead him away…
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