Refugee Voices: An invitation to listen and learn
In August, we began a new blog series, “Refugee Voices,” through which we aim to uplift the unique perspectives and strengths [...]
Introducing Voices of Welcome, a new series about sponsoring refugees
There are many ways for people across the U.S. to take part in the work of welcoming refugees and others forced by [...]
Nicaraguans welcomed by Episcopalians in Portland, Oregon
Many congregations choose to take part in the work of welcoming newcomers to their communities, including people who enter the U.S. as [...]
Refugee Voices: Yalda Royan advocates for action to end legal limbo for Afghan evacuees
Yalda Royan, an Afghan woman, fled Afghanistan with her daughters in August 2021. A long-time human and women’s rights advocate and a [...]
IRIS welcomes newcomers in multiple languages
In how many different languages can you say “hello” or “welcome?” At Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services of Los Angeles (IRIS), staff [...]
Two years on, Afghan allies and refugees face uncertainties
August 2023 marks two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. What has happened in this time to Afghans who fled or [...]
Give Me Your Hand: Refugee Resettlement in Syracuse
If you’re new to the world of refugee resettlement, you may wonder what it entails. If you’re already involved, you know there’s [...]
Reuniting Central American Families
Families belong together. Yet displaced people, in their search for safety, are often forced to separate from their loved ones. Many organizations [...]