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Embracing the uncertainty

June 4, 2024 | Comments Off on Embracing the uncertainty
A woman standing in front of a mural wall.

Paw reflects on her life from childhood, to fleeing her homeland and becoming a refugee, to now serving those who share similar path with her.

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Recipes from Afghanistan: Haft Mewa

March 7, 2022

Celebrating a new year Talking about Nawroz puts a smile on Ahmadi’s face. Nawroz is the Afghanistan new year. It…

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Owning Your Identity

March 7, 2022

In honor of International Women’s Day, some of our staff have shared their stories about how they’re breaking gender bias…

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Knowing Your Worth

March 7, 2022

When Grace Fitzpatrick thinks about the time she’s spent working at World Relief Quad Cities, she feels proud of the…

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Spreading Kindness and Warmth

February 7, 2022

Random acts of kindness can completely transform someone’s day. They inspire us to go out into the world, give, and…

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Good For Our Hearts: One woman’s story of hosting Afghan Families

December 6, 2021

Lauren Peterson never expected to bring in two Afghan refugee families into her East Moline home, but she was more…

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From Myanmar to Multi-Skilled Worker

December 6, 2021

For anyone transitioning to life in America, it can be quite the culture shock compared to living in your previous…

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Press Releases

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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World Relief Responds to DACA Ruling, Calls on Congress to Grant a Permanent Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers

September 14, 2023

BALTIMORE, September 13, 2023 – Today, Judge Andrew Hanen upheld his previous ruling that DACA was established unlawfully under the…

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World Relief Applauds USAID Commitment to Increasing Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations

September 14, 2023

Baltimore, MD (September 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced their first ever religious engagement…

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