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From Refugee to Creating Lasting Change

September 1, 2023 | Comments Off on From Refugee to Creating Lasting Change

Oksana’s Story Oksana Verovaya and her husband embarked on a daunting journey, fleeing Ukraine with their two small children, and seeking refuge in the U.S. Their escape was driven by the persecution they faced as Christians, which compelled them to seek safety and freedom in a foreign land. First fleeing to Moscow, they had to…

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From Asylum Seeker to Executive Director: Medard Ngueita’s Immigration Story

August 23, 2023

Medard Ngueita knows he is part of a story. Not one written in ink or on paper, but a story written over years and decades. Read his story.

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What is the Afghan Adjustment Act?

August 23, 2023

On July 14th, Congress introduced a bipartisan bill called the Afghan Adjustment Act. Read about what this bill is and it’s impact!

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Walking Alongside One of World Relief WNY’s First Program Participants

August 15, 2023

Rev. Laura Fry, Pastor and Head of Staff of Perinton Presbyterian Church, shares her journey of walking alongside one of…

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3 Neglected Global Humanitarian Crises to Know About in 2023

August 2, 2023

For every global humanitarian crisis that makes major headlines, there are countless more that are rarely publicized. Around the world,…

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Grounded in God’s Vision: Q&A with Aerlande Wontamo

July 17, 2023

In January 2023, we welcomed Aerlande Wontamo as World Relief’s new Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs. She recently sat…

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10 Books to Read This Summer

July 1, 2023

Kick-off the summer season by checking out one of these books, recommended by World Relief staff!

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