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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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Creative Solutions for Refugees in South America
Since 2017, Venezuelans have been fleeing the country, escaping a combination of hyperinflation, lack of food and water, and government…
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Compassion: Moving into Suffering
Destruction. And hopelessness. Those were the two realities Deb Russell faced everywhere she looked when she deployed to Turkey with…
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Raise Your Hand if You’re a Mama!
By Lisa Zanoni, World Relief Spokane Relationship Manager Raise your hand if you are a mama! Or have a mama.…
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10 Books to Read This Summer
Kick-off THE new year by checking out one of these books to read in 2021, recommended by World Relief staff!
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World Relief Spokane expecting hundreds of refugees
Kevin Benson, Director of Development at World Relief Spokane, talked about the multifaceted challenges faced by the agency and Afghan refugees. By KHQ
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Resolution would express Spokane’s support for resettling Afghan refugees
The Spokane City Hall will vote on a resolution expressing support of Afghan refugees on Monday. Mayor Nadine Woodward explains the move. BY ADAM SHANKS
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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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