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Kira a six year old refugee from the Ukraine.

Olesia and Kira’s Story: Our Whole Life Packed Up

Olesia came to the United States with nothing but a small bag and her six-year-old daughter, Kira, in tow.

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Sharing the stories of immigrants and former refugees in their own words.

Every person has a story. We invite you to learn from the resilient people who have shared theirs with us.

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Asylum Services

September 6, 2023

Pedro’s Story: An Artist’s Journey to America

Pedro* fled to the United States to escape persecution for speaking out against his home country's government. The former physics and economics professor now makes a living selling his art on the street.

Refugee Resettlement

January 31, 2025

Love is Forever With Us: Support from Vietnam

See how Trúc Hổ and Diệu Quyên, once refugees to the U.S., retained close ties to their home country, and how they paid it forward when Afghan and Ukrainian refugees began arriving in 2021 and 2022.

Refugee Resettlement

January 31, 2025

Rooted in Wellness: Gardening and Yoga in Albuquerque

Global Refuge and our affiliate Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains offer innovative gardening and yoga programs that help immigrants and refugees heal from trauma, strengthen their mental and physical health, and build community in a supportive environment.

Refugee Resettlement

January 30, 2025

A Helping Hand: Global Refuge Welcomes Haitians

See how James, a case manager at Global Refuge, is fostering a sense of belonging for newcomers, helping them find their footing, and ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.

Refugee Resettlement

January 30, 2025

Canopy: The Circle of Welcome Blessing

See how one family from our partner agency Canopy NWA in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, welcomed a family from Rwanda and helped them navigate their new community with the support of a loving congregation and the blessing of true friendship.

Refugee Resettlement

January 30, 2025

Thomas’ Soccer Club: A Job to Finish

After launching successful youth refugee soccer leagues in Denver, Thomas returned to Liberia to launch similar soccer programs for youth and remains committed to continuing his uplifting work for Liberia's youth in the face of challenges posed by COVID-19.

Refugee Resettlement

November 13, 2024

Asad’s Afghan Grocery Store: A Taste of Home

Asad opened Afghan Halal International Market, which not only serves as a grocery store but a place where all local refugees can connect and support each other as they adjust to life in the U.S.

Refugee Resettlement

September 18, 2024

Matendo’s Story: Future of Hope

After fleeing their home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Matendo and his family spent seven years in a refugee camp in Malawi before coming to the U.S. through Global Refuge.

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