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Abdulazak’s Story: The Long Journey of a Refugee from Sudan

June 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Abdulazak’s Story: The Long Journey of a Refugee from Sudan
Abdulazak’s Story: The Long Journey of a Refugee from Sudan

The trip was extremely long. Sometimes, Abdulazak’s father would sleep out in the rain after finding a place to shelter the family. It seemed to Abdulazak they could have traveled anywhere in the world by the time the family reached the camp. When he saw the rows of tents, he asked his father, “Is this the United States?”

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Our Stories

Prayer for Syria and Turkey After Devastating Earthquakes

February 9, 2023

Join World Relief Spokane in lifting up a prayer for Syria and Turkey. On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes caused…

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Jeanine’s Story

February 1, 2023

By Lisa Zanoni, World Relief Relationship Manager Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Lisa will be introducing you to…

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Jesus Didn’t Show Favoritism

January 26, 2023

Rich Versus Poor During his short time of public ministry, Jesus was busy. Crowds of 5,000 plus gathered to hear…

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It’s The Right thing To Do

December 13, 2022

If each one of us reflects on our own stories, we can see God clearly leading and moving in our…

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In the Media

Morella shakes hands with a client.

Venezuelan immigrant educates newcomers to help them adjust

May 20, 2024

Since June 2022, Morella Pérez Suels has been education services manager at World Relief Spokane, a resettlement agency that serves immigrants and refugees from many communities, countries and cultures.

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A case manager helping a client find a job.

World Relief expands workforce programs at its new corporate office

April 30, 2024

World Relief Spokane has relocated its corporate office to Spokane Valley in a move designed to improve and expand employer partnerships for the nonprofit organization’s refugee clients, says Development Director Barbara Comito.

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Press Releases

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World Relief Spokane increases resettlement capacity in response to global displacement crisis

August 31, 2023

August 30, 2023 – Spokane, WA – With more than 110 million people forced to flee their homes worldwide due…

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World Relief Promotes Refugee Resettlement Efforts in Spokane and Advocates for Greater Community Engagement

March 10, 2023

Matthew Soerens, Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at World Relief and coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and…

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World Relief Mobilizes to Provide Immediate Support to Devastated Communities in Wake of Turkey and Syria Earthquake

February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 CONTACT:Pinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Baltimore, Md. – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, World…

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