New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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Gather: Democratic Republic of Congo
Plan a GATHER event with your friends, family, and community that centers on engaging with DRC culture – we’ll give you the tools to hold everything from a movie night to a cooking tutorial in your own space!
Learn about the history of the DRC, and the story of the Ashimwe family. Look through our Congolese cookbook or a tutorial on how to make a Congolese Mask to learn more about the culture of the people of the Congo yourself.
Educate yourself and others on how to be a better ally for immigrants refugees in your community and everywhere, as well as how to engage in Global Refuge’s work of welcome.
Host a Gather: Democratic Republic of Congo event.
To help individuals and families from Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.
Urge your representatives to support a pathway to citizenship for immigrants and refugees.
Lift your voice for our brothers and sisters that seek safety and protection.
Learn more about Democratic Republic of Congo and share the story of the Ashimwe family.