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Since 2017, Venezuelans have been fleeing the country, escaping a combination of hyperinflation, lack of food and water, and government violence. In response to this large influx of over six million refugees all throughout South America, Colombia and Brazil have adopted unique measures. Instead of resisting immigration, they’ve supported refugees and welcomed them with open…
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Karibu: Welcome. Come Back Any Time.
By Kendra Guttridge, a World Relief Spokane spring intern To be engaged with World Relief is to encounter the global,…
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Morella: Venezuelan Hospitality
by Kallie Kohl, World Relief intern Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me……
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What is Resettlement
The Joys and the Challenges. “The most rewarding part of being a case manager at World Relief is watching the…
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BEYOND 90 DAYS: Intensive Case Management
By Cade Hajovsky, Fall Intern What Is Intensive Case Management? Not all newly arrived refugees can become self-sufficient and independent…
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Christian refugees from Pakistan reunite in Spokane after nearly seven years apart
Arooj Nirmal, left, who came to Spokane in 2017 as a Christian refugee from Pakistan, wipes away tears as she…
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Immigrant women and children gather at Spokane Central Library for International Women’s Day
We were one of many booths at the library, meeting and talking with the women of the refugee and immigrant…
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World Relief Promotes Refugee Resettlement Efforts in Spokane and Advocates for Greater Community Engagement
Matthew Soerens, Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at World Relief and coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and…
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World Relief Mobilizes to Provide Immediate Support to Devastated Communities in Wake of Turkey and Syria Earthquake
February 7, 2023 CONTACT:Pinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Baltimore, Md. – In the wake of a devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, World…
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World Relief Spokane Applauds Creation of the Welcome Corps, A New Refugee Private Sponsorship Program
CONTACT: Barbara Comito bcomito@wr.orgPinkston Teamwr@pinkston.co Media welcome: Monday, January 30 at 5 p.m. World Relief Spokane will hold an informational…
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