News & Stories
Uncertainty arises for Spokane refugees following the termination of the refugee resettlement program across the U.S.
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How 3 immigrant women, now Americans, boldly embrace their heritage and their dreams.
The wail of a siren. It’s a sound most of us barely register. For Entisar and her daughters, it’s a terrifying echo of the day they fled Iran. The roar of planes overhead, the ground trembling with explosions – these are not distant memories, but vivid flashbacks that haunt their present.
Read MoreAs policies impact refugee resettlement, a disabled refugee offers a counter-narrative of hope.
Being a refugee from Sudan is hard enough, but this disabled refugee offers hope in times of uncertainty and big change.
Read More“Sometimes that’s just friendship!” This Good Neighbor Team finds ways to connect, even when words fail.
Luckily, she wasn’t alone. With support and assistance from her Good Neighbor Team, Robina successfully found an apartment, enrolled her children in school, and attended medical appointments. In the process, a genuine friendship blossomed between Robina and the kids, and their support team.
Read MoreBible verses to give you encouragement in these difficult times for our refugee neighbors.
To inspire you, we have compiled a list of Bible verses to root you in His truth during these difficult times for our refugee neighbors.
Read MoreIn the Media
Spokane refugee aid groups lose federal contracts; status unclear for more than 400 fleeing danger and previously set to come to Inland NW
World Relief Spokane confirmed on Friday that the administration of President Donald Trump canceled its contract to resettle refugees in the Inland Northwest despite a court ruling pausing Trump’s executive order halting the refugee process.
Read MoreFleeing the Taliban: former Afghan journalist shares his journey two years after fleeing his home country
In 2016, moments after speaking on a TV interview about the dangers of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Zia Danesh’s car was bombed on his way home.
Read MorePress Releases
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…
Read MoreWorld 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…
Read MoreWorld 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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