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Seeking safety at the border
Families escaping gang violence and persecution in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have undertaken a dangerous journey to seek asylum in the United States. Here's what you need to know.
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RescueWorks
From Syria to Sacramento, RescueWorks invests in people and communities to enhance the skills, income and financial capabilities of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
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Five ways Disney’s ‘Encanto’ celebrates refugees
In addition to the praise it has received for its representation of Colombia and Latinx cultures, Encanto has also sparked positive conversations about refugees and other displaced people.
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- November 3, 2022
President Biden could admit the lowest number of refugees in history
The new president has yet to reverse the harmful refugee policies of the Trump Administration, leaving people seeking safety in limbo.
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- April 9, 2021
They escaped ISIS. Now these six determined women are rebuilding their lives.
With support from the IRC, women in Iraq are finding the courage and determination to rebuild their lives through a nine-session business training course. Read their success stories.
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- June 27, 2022
Aid organisations call on governments to give a single day’s military spending to fight hunger
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- June 22, 2022
Why millions of people across Africa are facing extreme hunger
Drought and conflict have left record numbers of people in the East Africa and other regions in dire need of aid. The world must act now to avert famine.
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- November 27, 2023
Meet Tecle: Boise’s first refugee from Africa to run for local office
Tecle’s experience as a refugee coming to the United States from Ethiopia inspired him to run for local office and bring a fresh perspective as an immigrant and new American.
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- June 27, 2022
Stories from Sudan: The largest humanitarian crisis on record
The civil war in Sudan has created the largest humanitarian crisis on record. These are the real stories of survivors—and the heroes among them—who risked everything to protect their families and their communities.
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- April 14, 2025
New Roots gardeners share experience through PhotoVoice
Nine New Roots gardeners took photos to document the impacts the program has on their lives as part of a participatory action research method, PhotoVoice.
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- June 22, 2022