News & Stories
Nothing could have prepared Jana and Roger Dorway when they encountered a weary African family draped over the chairs at the Salt Lake City Airport. The father carried a UNHCR bag, a sure sign they were refugees.
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Refugees Undergo the Most Rigorous Vetting Procedures to Enter the United States
It’s a question we’ve all heard – is it safe to welcome refugees into the country? Concerns about safety are understandable. That’s why it’s crucial to understand that refugees undergo the most rigorous vetting procedures…
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Pick Me! A Poem by Judy Palpant
Judy penned this poem years ago, reflecting on her own time living in another country. As she began to build a friendship with a refugee in Spokane this year, she began to see the universal themes of displacement and longing reflected in its verses.
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Christmas in Ukraine: Faith, Family and Traditions
In Ukraine, Christmas is often family-centered time, filled with rich traditions and customs. Many Ukrainians start celebrating Christmas on December 24th. They usually have Christmas Eve dinner, which includes twelve dishes symbolizing the twelve apostles.
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Interning is more than coffee and printing
In this role I got to work on many different aspects of communications work such as campaigning, social media, interviewing, writing, content gathering and relationship building.
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What’s next for Spokane’s refugee agencies amid rising uncertainty?
Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.
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Spokane refugees at risk as World Relief navigates changing U.S. policies
As of Thursday, March 6, Trump admitted to considering ending the temporary status of all 240,000 Ukrainians, which may potentially open them up to deportation.
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World Relief Spokane increases resettlement capacity in response to global displacement crisis
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
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 CONTACT:Pinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Baltimore, Md. – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, World…
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