Left in Limbo – The State of the Afghan Community after the U.S. Military Withdrawal
On August 15th, 2021, years of preparation came to a close as the United States military began to withdraw from Afghanistan. Intelligence specialists estimated that it would take a minimum of six months for Kabul to be captured by the Taliban. It took them 11 days. Thus began two weeks of chaos. On August 31st,…
Read More10 Books to Read This Summer
Kick-off the summer season by checking out one of these books, recommended by World Relief staff!
Read MoreWhy is the Path Vital to Resettlement in the Fox Valley?
The Path is one way that community members partner with us in this important work of welcoming refugees through giving a monthly gift. Read about one of our Pathmakers today and what drew her to this work. How did you get connected with the work of welcoming refugees?It started years ago when I was hearing…
Read MoreHow is World Relief Helping Refugees in Chad?
We cannot let them go hungry during their Eid. We cannot see them crying when it is supposed to be a celebration of triumph. Did you know, the country of Chad hosts the second-highest number of refugees per capita in Africa? It’s one of the reasons we opened a new office in Chad earlier this…
Read MoreWorld Relief Cup 2023
“When I walked into World Relief, I received way more than what I expected.” —Bertrand Celebrating World Refugee Month Bertrand, a Career Pathways Coordinator, shared his experience at the World Relief Cup, as a participant who was resettled through our office. “When I look back at my journey as a participant being resettled by World…
Read MoreA Father’s Bravery
Read the story of bravery and resilience about a loving father from Ukraine, Andrew. June is a special month for World Relief North Texas. We not only get to honor the amazing father’s in our lives on Father’s Day, but we also celebrate World Refugee Day and World Refugee Awareness month. This is a month…
Read MoreA Prayer for Refugees
On June 14, a ship carrying migrants bound for Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite search and rescue efforts, hundreds are feared dead. Even as we celebrate the strength and resilience of refugees this World Refugee Day, we lament that, for so many people seeking safety and a more hopeful future in a new…
Read MoreA Prayer for Refugees
Every June, we at World Relief invite people like you to join us in honoring World Refugee Day. And we believe one important way we can walk alongside our refugee neighbors is through prayer. Prayer is a source of power and light in dark times. As we face the largest displacement crisis in recorded history…
Read MoreRefugee Stories: Meet Malian
There’s someone we’d like you to meet. At just 16, Malian was forced to flee his home in Burma. For the next 15 years, he and his young family waited for a place where they could rebuild their lives. This is his refugee story. Today, more than 120 million people like Malian have been forced…
Read MoreWhat is the Displacement Crisis?
Today, about 6 million people live in refugee camps. They’ve managed to flee from the risk of persecution in their home country, and now they are forced to wait. Often, conditions in camps are less than subpar. Access to water and healthcare is difficult, and refugees are reduced to living in tents for years —…
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