Posts Tagged ‘World Relief’
A Prayer for Israel and Gaza
Thank you for your generous outpouring of financial support and for praying with us over the last two weeks. As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, we continue to ask the Lord for peace and provision in the region. Let us raise our hands to the Lord, for whom nothing is impossible. …
Read MoreJoin Us in Praying for Israel and Gaza
We are heartbroken by the devastating violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza. Will you join us in pray for peace through this crisis?
Read MoreWorld Relief & Open Doors US Release New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians & Global Displacement Around the World
Today, World Relief and Open Doors US published the 2023 “Closed Doors” report detailing the current state of religious persecution around the world and its connection to U.S. refugee resettlement and asylum policies. Read more here.
Read MoreAfrican Church Leaders Appeal for PEPFAR Reauthorization
More than 350 African church leaders have appealed to Congress for the swift reauthorization of the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved more than 25million lives since its creation by President George W. Bush 20 years ago. “PEPFAR has been alifesaving, pro-life program that has succeeded in protecting our families and…
Read MoreWorld Relief Responds to DACA Ruling, Calls on Congress to Grant a Permanent Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
BALTIMORE, September 13, 2023 – Today, Judge Andrew Hanen upheld his previous ruling that DACA was established unlawfully under the Obama administration, but extended the stay on a program that allows current DACA recipients to remain living and working in the US without fear of deportation. However, this decision continues to leave many Dreamers in…
Read MoreWorld Relief Applauds USAID Commitment to Increasing Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations
Baltimore, MD (September 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced their first ever religious engagement policy, demonstrating a more robust effort to increase their partnerships with religious communities and faith-based organizations. The rollout of this new policy acknowledges the indispensable role faith partners play in providing comfort and assistance to…
Read MoreHow Do I Live Justly?
Living out God’s call to live justly is how we put our faith into action – read more about how to!
Read MoreWorld Relief to Expand Refugee Resettlement Program to Eight New Locations
(Baltimore, MD) September 1, 2023 –Today, World Relief announces a significant expansion ofits US programs that partner with local churches to serve refugees and other immigrants. By nextmonth, World Relief will have opened four new office locations as well as partnered with othermissionally-aligned organizations to begin refugee resettlement in four additional locations. “We’re excited to…
Read MoreWorld Relief Cup 2023
“When I walked into World Relief, I received way more than what I expected.” —Bertrand Celebrating World Refugee Month Bertrand, a Career Pathways Coordinator, shared his experience at the World Relief Cup, as a participant who was resettled through our office. “When I look back at my journey as a participant being resettled by World…
Read MoreA Prayer for Refugees
On June 14, a ship carrying migrants bound for Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite search and rescue efforts, hundreds are feared dead. Even as we celebrate the strength and resilience of refugees this World Refugee Day, we lament that, for so many people seeking safety and a more hopeful future in a new…
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