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Video: Meet Our Team | Resettling Afghan Refugees

January 10, 2022

In November of 2021, Global Refuge opened a brand new office in Northern Virginia to serve newly arrived Afghans. The office has since grown into a mighty team where 90% of staff are themselves Afghan. As Global Refuge continues to expand, we look forward to creating more opportunities for new Americans to engage in the work of welcome.

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