World Relief Responds to Arrival of Afrikaners to the United States
Next week, the Trump administration will welcome to the United States a small number of individuals and families from the Afrikaner ethnic minority group of South Africa whom it has designated as refugees.
Read MoreUncertainty Riding on the Back of an Elephant
“Uncertainty.” This seems to be the common descriptor of this present immigration-focused situation pulsating throughout America. This pervasive mindset can be understood as flowing from a deeper emotional wellspring called ‘grief’ (the reaction(s) to the separation and/or loss of someone or something of significance). For an immigrant who has acquired this very specific “refugee” status,…
Read MoreRefugee mother seeks stability in America, promising brighter futures for her children
In 2013, Venezuela’s economic downturn hit Evany hard. Prices had inflated and she couldn’t even buy milk. Life had previously been good in Venezuela. She was a university student pursuing Industrial Relations and expecting her first daughter, Vida – meaning life.
Read More‘A Precious Moment’ Renews Hope for World Relief Volunteer
Volunteers with World Relief Wisconsin know first-hand that community service creates a hope-filled cycle of giving and growth.
Read MoreChristian Leaders Ask President Trump, Secretary Noem to Protect Afghan Christians Threatened with Deportation, Resume Refugee Resettlement
Today, a group of prominent faith leaders sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, urging them to protect Afghan Christians facing the threat of deportation and to sustain the U.S. refugee resettlement program as a lifeline for those fleeing religious persecution.
Read MoreMoved to Welcome: How Our Church Walked, Biked, and Ran for Refugees
This blog is a guest blog written by volunteer Heather Ipema A mom walks her children to school instead of driving. Two men embark on a 20-mile bike ride. A husband and wife go for a run together after work. What do all of these seemingly disconnected movements have in common? They were intentional and…
Read MoreChristian Statement on Refugee Resettlement with Tens of Thousands of Signatures Asks President Trump to Resume Resettlement Program
World Relief is re-releasing “A Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement” with tens of thousands of sign-ons from Christians representing all fifty states, thousands of local churches and many prominent evangelical institutions.
Read MoreFrom Fleeing the Taliban to Finding Refuge in Rochester, NY
Fleeing the Taliban and becoming a refugee shattered the life Samandar built in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He grew up in a home filled with love, guided by faith and the values his parents lived by every day. Inspired by their dedication, Samandar set his sights on becoming a doctor one day. But when the Taliban seized…
Read MoreMeet Our Team: James Rashid
A love of adventure, travel and story-telling inspired Refugee Programs Director James Rashid to begin writing and publishing books for children and young adults.
Read MoreInspired by her own journey, a former immigrant, now a U.S. citizen, seeks to create a sense of belonging for refugees.
Ensaf was taken aback when she learned about refugee resettlement. Is there a place that helps people settle in and find stability here? A spark ignited within her. “Wow! I need to help people with an organization like World Relief.”
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