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LIRS is now Global Refuge.

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April 5, 2024

Harvesting Hope in Fargo

The Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program stands at the forefront of the sustainable food movement, championing a future where access to nutritious, locally grown produce is within everyone's reach.

News

April 5, 2024

Harvesting Hope in Fargo

The Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program stands at the forefront of the sustainable food movement, championing a future where access to nutritious, locally grown produce is within everyone's reach.

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  • News

    September 26, 2024

    How to Talk to Your Kids About Immigration

    Learn how to talk to your kids about immigration from Global Refuge.

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  • News

    September 26, 2024

    Supporting Empowerment: A Donor’s Story

    "Matt is a proven leader, he understands the economic strength refugees bring to our communities, and he has compassion for welcoming newcomers,” said Jon Buuck, Global Refuge Senior Philanthropic Advisor. “We could not ask for a better partner in the work of welcome.” 

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Advocacy

  • Advocacy · Empowering Refugees

    October 27, 2023

    Global Refuge Delivers Powerful Testimony at Congressional Hearing

    Global Refuge President Krish O'Mara Vignarajah spoke at a Congressional Hearing on refugee resettlement and immigration pathways.

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  • Advocacy · Immigration and Asylum

    September 24, 2023

    DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Afghanistan

    Global Refuge commends The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for announcing a redesignation and extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan for 18 months.

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News

  • Press Release · Refugee Resettlement

    September 30, 2024

    U.S. Resettles Most Refugees in Three Decades, Maintains FY 2025 Refugee Cap at 125,000

    The White House announced today that President Biden has officially signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 refugees.

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  • Press Release

    August 19, 2024

    Global Refuge urges thoughtful immigration discussion at DNC

    We hope to hear a robust commitment to policies that respect the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees, prioritize family unity, and reflect the enormous contributions these newcomers make

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News · Community Engagement

September 25, 2024

Global Refuge on WYPR: Combatting Misinformation about Immigrants

Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO of Global Refuge, joins WYPR for a discussion on the spread of misinformation about immigrants.

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News · Empowering Refugees

May 14, 2024

Breaking Barriers to Mental Healthcare

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we are spotlighting Margie Hartman LMSW, one of our dedicated clinicians who play a vital role in Global Refuge’s Mental Health Services program.

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Press Release · Community Engagement

January 17, 2024

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service rebrands as Global Refuge

Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, has welcomed refugees since 1939 and seeks to build a bigger table of supporters amid unprecedented humanitarian crises.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

November 20, 2023

Overcoming Poverty and Raising Wages: “New American Cities” Workforce Development Program

Global Refuge and Yoga Alliance will establish a pilot program that will incorporate yoga to help refugees and immigrants heal from the emotional trauma they experienced on their journeys to the United States.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

November 9, 2023

Global Refuge Partners with Yoga Alliance to Develop Innovative Mental Health Programming

Global Refuge and Yoga Alliance will establish a pilot program that will incorporate yoga to help refugees and immigrants heal from the emotional trauma they experienced on their journeys to the United States.

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Advocacy · Empowering Refugees

October 27, 2023

Global Refuge Delivers Powerful Testimony at Congressional Hearing

Global Refuge President Krish O'Mara Vignarajah spoke at a Congressional Hearing on refugee resettlement and immigration pathways.

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News · Empowering Refugees

September 9, 2022

Creating a Wider Circle of Opportunity

For new Americans, landing a good job is one of the most important steps in the immigration journey.

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Press Release · Empowering Refugees

April 19, 2022

Walmart Awards Global Refuge Grant for New American Cities Program

Global Refuge, a leading national refugee resettlement nonprofit, announced that Walmart has awarded the organization a $1,000,000 grant to implement New American Cities

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News · Community Engagement

December 10, 2021

Global Refuge OpEd: How Businesses Can Help Afghan Refugees | Baltimore Sun

Global Refuge has been working around the clock to welcome our new Afghan neighbors, including by offering temporary housing through Airbnb.org while they await permanent housing.

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