Video: We Believe the Church Can Change the World
Watch a video with reasons why we at World Relief believe in the power of the Church to show the love of Jesus Christ to the world.
Read MoreWomen and Men Leading Together
“So God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis 1:27 In the Beginning In the beginning, God created — God separated the land from the sea; made plants and animals, fish and birds, men and women. When it was finished,…
Read MoreEfoe Davis: Resettlement Through the Eyes of a Caseworker
Efoe Davis is a caseworker at World Relief Western Washington in our King County office, who regularly meets with individuals and families as they transition to their new life in the U.S. Here, he shares the joys and challenges of resettlement from his vantage point: The Challenges On December 20, 2021, I greeted a family…
Read More8 Things You Need To Know About the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
A full-scale invasion of Ukraine is underway. More than 10 million Ukrainian women, men and children have been forced to flee their homes, nearly 4 million of whom have fled to other countries. Together, we can respond. World Relief is currently working with partners on the ground in Romania, Slovakia, Poland, Moldova and Western Ukraine…
Read MoreWomen’s Empowerment Programming is Everywhere
When people ask us, “Where is World Relief’s women’s empowerment programming?” Our answer is: It’s everywhere. Transforming how men and women live, relate and honor God in their relationships is at the very heart of what we do. We recognize that women and girls don’t exist in isolation. They live, they work and they go…
Read MoreSobering New Report Reveals COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on the World’s Poor
March 15, 2022 CONTACT:Audrey Gardenaudrey.garden@pinkston.co571-405-1606 BALTIMORE – Today, World Relief published a new report revealing the immense impact of COVID-19 on the world’s poor. This report is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, corresponding to the two-year anniversary of when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. “The pandemic…
Read MoreCommunity Partner Highlight: How a High-Schooler Mobilized Her Church to Donate 1,600 Pounds of Food
When assigned a year-long research project for her senior year of high school, Kamree Anderson knew exactly what topic to choose. What she didn’t know is that she would use this project to inspire long-term change. Where It All Began Senior Kamree knew for the subject of her final, ~15-page paper, she would have to…
Read MoreFrom Ukraine to the United States: Bohdan’s Story
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, plunging the nation into violent conflict. This act of war highlights how violence places innocent lives in danger, and we continue to pray for all those affected. In the last 18 years, World Relief has resettled over 13,000 refugees from Ukraine. Many, like Bohdan…
Read MoreRecipes from Afghanistan: Haft Mewa
Celebrating a new year Talking about Nawroz puts a smile on Ahmadi’s face. Nawroz is the Afghanistan new year. It falls on March 21st, which also marks the first day of spring. On Nawroz, families wake up early, put on new clothes, and begin the day with prayer. “It’s a day to thank God for…
Read MoreOwning Your Identity
In honor of International Women’s Day, some of our staff have shared their stories about how they’re breaking gender bias to create an equal world. Close to the heart Lupe Nache Vital never misses a chance to honor her Mexican roots. With a vivid portrait of the Virgin of Guadalupe to watch over her and…
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