Posts Tagged ‘Spokane’
This World Relief case manager kept a diary for a week: here’s what he wrote.
Curious about the daily work of World Relief Spokane’s Resettlement Team? Here’s a unique opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at a typical week through the frontlines experience of a resettlement case manager.
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 MoreUncertainty looms for Spokane nonprofit amid Trump Administration’s refugee policies
SPOKANE, Wash. — A local organization that works to support immigrants and refugees in Spokane is wondering about its future in the face of Trump’s recent executive orders.
Read MoreWorld Relief Spokane loses federal funding, must halt resettlement efforts following federal policy changes
The organization says it will no longer receive federal funding and at least 400 people who were scheduled to resettle in Spokane can no longer enter the U.S.
Read MoreHundreds of refugees set to resettle in Spokane could be stopped by day-one executive orders from Trump administration
President Donald Trump’s day-one executive orders stopping the flow of refugees into the United States could prevent hundreds from coming to Spokane this year and threaten the funding of the resettlement agencies that help them.
Read MoreWorld Relief develops program to get refugee professionals back into their careers
Finding a starter job is a great first step, but many refugees aspire for more. To support these ambitious individuals, World Relief launched a new program in November 2024.
Read MoreRefugees 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…
Read MoreWhy President-elect Trump should defend persecuted Christians
President-elect Trump, who won with the majority of Christian votes this election, has repeatedly pledged to defend Christians from persecution.
Read MorePick 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.
Read MoreChristmas 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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