Posts Tagged ‘Refugees’
Faith in a New Land: A Story of Immigration, Belonging, and the Local Church
Discover Kimmy’s journey from Vietnam to Chicagoland—a story of immigration, faith, and leadership in the hearts of two welcoming local churches.
From the Pulpit to the Capitol: A Pastor’s Mission to Defend His Congregants Detained By ICE
An Iranian Christian woman convulses from a panic attack as immigration officers detain her husband. Her cries pierce the air as masked agents lead him away…
Read MoreFood, Language, Dignity: A Call to Action for Our Community
Piece written by Stephanie Clark, Director of Strategic Engagement Lately, each day feels a bit heavier. I open my news apps not with anticipation, but with a quiet dread—because I already know what I’ll see. Another policy shift that reshapes lives. Another plea for humanitarian aid that goes unanswered. And most devastating of all: natural…
Read MoreAfter 14 Years Apart, a Refugee Family Finds Home Again
In 2011, violence and conflict in South Asia separated Sankar from his family. Forced to flee, he spent six years in a neighboring country, unable to reunite with his loved ones. His children, Ganesh and Parmita, were just eight and ten years old. In 2017, Sankar arrived in the U.S. through the refugee resettlement program.…
Read MoreA Refugee’s Prayer: How the Church Can Be Praying for Refugees Today
A refugee and Christian from DR Congo, Karungu spent 16 years in displacement before resettling in North Carolina through World Relief. Now, Karungu prays every day for a revitalized refugee program — and you can too.
Read MoreBeyond the Camp: A Refugee Family’s Journey from Burma to the Chicago Suburbs
At their modest townhouse in the Chicago suburbs, Too Too and her husband Poe Wah look through pictures from over 25 years ago. These are not the kind of images that fill what many think of as a typical family album. One picture stands out. It shows two men sweeping an outdoor concrete patio. A…
Read MoreFrom Survival to Strength: Refugees Finding Their Place in the Workforce
This blog is a guest blog written by World Relief Chicagoland Employment Specialist, Barb Galli Watching a young Eritrean mother stride confidently into work three weeks after starting her first job reminded me why I do what I do at World Relief. It was her first day of work and I was dropping her off…
Read MoreMoved to Welcome: How Our Church Walked, Biked, and Ran for Refugees
This blog is a guest blog written by volunteer Heather Ipema A mom walks her children to school instead of driving. Two men embark on a 20-mile bike ride. A husband and wife go for a run together after work. What do all of these seemingly disconnected movements have in common? They were intentional and…
Read MoreWorld Relief Laments Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans
World Relief, which has partnered with local churches to welcome thousands of Afghans since the fall of Kabul in 2021, laments this unjust decision and urges the administration to reconsider.
Read MoreBuilding a Future Through English: Igor’s Story
Igor and his wife arrived in the U.S. two years and five months ago, seeking safety and stability after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Back home, Igor had built a successful career—first as a mechanic, then as an IT specialist, and eventually as a department director at a metallurgical plant. Now, in the U.S., he…
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