Pizzas el Buen Samaritano Puts Refugees to Work While Waiting
A Baptist minister is confronting pandemic-induced poverty, widespread despair and menacing drug cartels by putting refugees to work baking and selling pizza in Mexico. Read full piece
In Greece, Pandemic Deprives Refugees of Vital Link to Food & Locals
Like many restaurants around the world, Nikos Katsouris has seen his eatery in Lesbos, Greece, close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, he and his partner, Katerina Koveou, have been providing their former customers who are refugees items like toothpaste, diapers, and imperishable groceries.
Baptists Urge Action for Vulnerable Persons Amid Coronavirus
As the global coronavirus pandemic shuts down countries and endangers livelihoods and lives, some Baptist leaders warn that people already vulnerable in our society are the most vulnerable to the virus and its economic impact. And while the drops in the stock market and the
Less Than 5% of Refugee Resettlement Needs Met in 2019
Only 63,696 of the 1.4 million refugees considered top priorities for resettlement received resettlement in 2019, according to a fact sheet published by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Feb. 5.
Most States Agree to Admit Refugees as Judge Hears Lawsuit to Stop Resettlement Order
(RNS) — A federal judge in Maryland heard arguments Wednesday (Jan. 8) in a lawsuit by three faith-based organizations against the U.S. government over a recent executive order allowing state and local officials to block refugee resettlement.
As Fewer Refugees Enter the US, One Chicago Group Decides to Go to Them
CHICAGO (RNS) — A woman dressed in beautifully designed fabrics had invited guests into her home and taken great care to show them hospitality. But the refugee's home was a tent made from tarps, insulated against the crisp air as best as possible.
Pope Laments Countries That Sell Weapons but Refuse to Take in Refugees From Conflicts
Over 70 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes. Among them are nearly 25.9 million refugees.
Drop in Refugee Admissions Met With Outcry From Faith-Based Resettlement Agencies
(RNS) — The Trump administration’s announcement that it would once again slash refugee admissions to the United States to unprecedented lows was met with outcry by refugee resettlement groups — many of which are faith-based.
Faith Groups Fear the End of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S.
(RNS) — Faith-based groups that help the U.S. government resettle refugees fear the future of their work is in jeopardy, after learning that the Trump administration is considering shutting down refugee resettlement for the coming fiscal year.
Refugee Connects with Arab Evangelist on Social Media
EUROPE (BP) -- Brahim*, now living in a European refugee camp, left his North African country in search of a better life far from the war and desperation of his home. Only 22 years old, Brahim doesn't own much. But he does have a phone,