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November 4, 2024 | Comments Off on From Personal Roots to Professional Impact

Sam reflects on her journey as she marks her first anniversary as a Volunteer Coordinator at World Relief Quad Cities.

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More to Offer: Abe’s Story

June 1, 2021

In honor of the recently increased refugee cap, we’re sharing stories from some of the brave Quad Cities refugees and immigrants who…

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Surviving to Thriving: Dim’s Story

June 1, 2021

In honor of the recently increased refugee cap, we’re sharing stories from some of the brave Quad Cities refugees and immigrants who…

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My Time as a Remote Intern

May 18, 2021

Throughout four months of balancing remote work, a pandemic, periods of quarantine and college, I’m now at the end of…

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A Mother’s Guidance Makes an Impact

May 1, 2021

Because of her mother, Anna Triska knew what she wanted to do with her life from the time she was…

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Appreciating Those Who Sacrifice it All

May 1, 2021

Being a mother is a big job, let alone being a mother of four kids in a new country where…

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The Path to Citizenship

April 1, 2021

Volunteer Autumn Gross does a little bit of everything. Throughout her seven and a half years at World Relief Quad…

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Press Releases

World Relief Calls Upon International Community to Address Global Health Threat of Mpox

August 16, 2024

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. 

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Integral Alliance calls for more attention and collective action for Neglected Crises 

July 10, 2024

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

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Evangelical Leaders in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina & Across the US to Presidential Candidates: Consider a Biblical Perspective on Immigration

January 11, 2024

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.

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Open Doors US & World Relief Warn Proposed Changes to U.S. Asylum Laws Could Imperil Persecuted Christians

December 15, 2023

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.

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World Relief & Open Doors US Release New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians & Global Displacement Around the World

September 21, 2023

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.

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African Church Leaders Appeal for PEPFAR Reauthorization

September 15, 2023

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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