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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 than meets the eye: How Berry Global helps refugees build a foundation for success

September 5, 2023

Berry Global’s effort to bring an easier transition for refugees in the work force.

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Finding Purpose Through Teaching

August 1, 2023

By creating space for families learn together through Family Literacy, Leah’s teaching makes sure no one is left behind.

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A soccer player and former refugee from Myanmar.

Glory to Be Revealed

August 1, 2023

Here’s how Di Sae’s faith and love of soccer helped him bond with others in school and honor his parents’ sacrifices along the way.

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This Year’s Volunteer Spotlights

April 12, 2023

In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we asked some of our volunteers to share why they believe volunteering with World…

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Heart graphic overlay refugee family dinner table

9 Things You Need to Know About Private Sponsorship

February 6, 2023

On January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called The Welcome Corps. Through Welcome…

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Hope in the Tension of Waiting

December 13, 2022

Dear Church Leaders, The peace of Christ to you! Advent is in full swing—and Christmas is around the corner. What…

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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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