Refugees and Immigrants Blog Archives

A Refugee’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

By sshuklathornton | March 12, 2025

Refugee journey: Two people look out of a window.

When we went from Venezuela to Colombia, we were out in the open air, with practically nothing,” said Maryolga. Trace her journey as a refugee.

Maryolga’s Journey: Seeking Stability in a New Land

By chicagoland | February 25, 2025

In late December, Maryolga arrived in Chicagoland through the refugee program, seeking safety and a fresh start. She traveled with her 15-year-old daughter and elderly mother, reuniting with her 19-year-old son, who was already in the U.S. Their journey reflects a broader exodus; since 2014, over 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland due to…

A Journey of Welcome with Bri Stensrud

By jgalvan | November 4, 2024

Women of Welcome (WOW) is a community dedicated to diving into scripture to understand God’s heart for the immigrant and refugee. It has quickly grown into a strong and responsive group of Christian women led by Director, Bri Stensrud.

[WEBINAR] Fall of Kabul: 3 Years Later

By khill | August 30, 2024

Three years after the fall of Kabul, Afghan immigrants and humanitarian workers share what’s happening and how to support Afghan communities.

The Top 5 Immigration Myths Debunked

By jgalvan | August 21, 2024

Immigration has always been a hot topic in our country’s political landscape — even more so during an election year.

5 Things to Consider About the U.S.-Mexico Border

By rclair | July 24, 2024

5 Key Things About the U.S.-Mexico Border, text over photo of the U.S.-Mexico Border

Here are 5 things to consider when thinking, praying and talking about the U.S.-Mexico border

New Report Highlights Drivers of Neglected Crises

By worldrelief | July 12, 2024

World Relief has partnered to release a new report on neglected crises.

Why are some of the world’s most urgent crises not receiving the support they need? A new report explains.

Empowering Change: How Biblical Advocacy Shapes Our Response to Global Crises

By worldrelief | July 10, 2024

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.