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Sam reflects on her journey as she marks her first anniversary as a Volunteer Coordinator at World Relief Quad Cities.
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Stone to Seed: Hess’ Story
Hess grew up in one of Thailand’s seven refugee camps. It was crowded, hot – “like a slum.” Small bamboo…
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An Ember of Trust: Marc’s Story
As a child, Marc wasn’t old enough to understand the chaos that enveloped the Democratic Republic of Congo. His family…
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In the Quad Cities, Eagles Give Back
Eamon Garton of Scout Troop 20 is working to achieve the highest rank in scouts: the Eagle Scout. While the…
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Citizenship Classes are Rooted in Community
“I would say for myself personally, I would not have passed this interview prior to studying or teaching this class,”…
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Grateful to Be a Citizen
Paw Shee loves to read, especially books that teach her about “what happened in the past.” And on her journey…
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Safety at Last: Francois’ Story
Living in Burundi during the Civil War, Francois spent much of his life in fear. He was constantly immersed in…
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World Relief Calls Upon International Community to Address Global Health Threat of Mpox
On August 14, the Africa CDC declared mpox (previously known as monkeypox) as a global health threat. The disease has now spread to 14 African countries, resulting in over 17,000 cases and 500 deaths, as well as heightening the threat of mpox becoming a larger, more devastating global pandemic.
Read MoreIntegral Alliance calls for more attention and collective action for Neglected Crises
The Integral Alliance today released a report and held a press call imploring for collective action to address the needs of people in neglected crises
Read MoreEvangelical Leaders in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina & Across the US to Presidential Candidates: Consider a Biblical Perspective on Immigration
Today, evangelical pastors and leaders from Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina joined a virtual press call convened by the Evangelical Immigration Table and World Relief, urging presidential candidates – of all parties – to commit to be guided by biblical principles as they approach the topic of immigration.
Read MoreOpen Doors US & World Relief Warn Proposed Changes to U.S. Asylum Laws Could Imperil Persecuted Christians
Today, World Relief and Open Doors US published the 2023 “Closed Doors” report detailing the current state of religious persecution around the world and its connection to U.S. refugee resettlement and asylum policies. Read more here.
Read MoreWorld Relief & Open Doors US Release New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians & Global Displacement Around the World
Today, World Relief and Open Doors US published the 2023 “Closed Doors” report detailing the current state of religious persecution around the world and its connection to U.S. refugee resettlement and asylum policies. Read more here.
Read MoreAfrican Church Leaders Appeal for PEPFAR Reauthorization
More than 350 African church leaders have appealed to Congress for the swift reauthorization of the President’s Emergency Program for…
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