Posts Tagged ‘Advocacy’
Everyday Is a Fight: Yousif’s Ongoing Journey for Safety and Hope
by Jane Register, Development Director of World Relief SoCal // “Every day is a fight. Put yourself in my shoes and ask yourself what you would do?” – Yousif, asylum seeker Two and a half years ago, Yousif, his wife, and their young son arrived in the United States after fleeing Afghanistan. They came full…
Read MoreSeeking Asylum at the U.S. Border: Yousif’s Story
by Kelly Hill // “I saw the presence of God in every single step of my journey — all the way. I felt the presence of God when I was escaping from Afghanistan … The same thing in the Panama jungle … We just prayed and God saved us.” — Yousif, an asylum seeker at…
Read MoreDiscourse and Politics: Tips for this Election Season
The current political discourse can feel exhausting, regular conversations with friends and family can unexpectedly turn into political debates and watching TV means being inundated with candidate ads and political news. We are overwhelmed and navigating the discourse and politics can be challenging. You do not want to offend but still want to speak the truth in love.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked
Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.
Read More5 Things to Consider About the U.S.-Mexico Border
Here are 5 things to consider when thinking, praying and talking about the U.S.-Mexico border
Read MoreNew Report Highlights Drivers of Neglected Crises
Why are some of the world’s most urgent crises not receiving the support they need? A new report explains.
Read MoreEmpowering Change: How Biblical Advocacy Shapes Our Response to Global Crises
For eighty years, our staff and our vast, global network of church-based volunteers have come alongside those facing crises of disease, hunger, poverty and displacement, directly meeting physical and spiritual needs.
Read MoreDACA: How Policy and People Come Together (VIDEO)
Learn how policy affects real people’s lives.
Read MoreWhat is the Afghan Adjustment Act?
On July 14th, Congress introduced a bipartisan bill called the Afghan Adjustment Act. Read about what this bill is and it’s impact!
Read MoreA Biblical Perspective on Immigration
by Hunter Davis // “According to a LifeWay Research poll in 2022, just 20% of evangelical Christians say their views on the arrival of immigrants are primarily informed by the Bible. That is a shockingly low statistic for people who say the Bible is their highest authority.” Matthew Soerens, World Relief’s Vice President of Policy…
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