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New name.
Same mission.

LIRS is now Global Refuge.

Welcoming newcomers since 1939.

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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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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.

Asylum Services

September 6, 2023

Ana Rosa and Her Family: Seeking Hope

After being forced to flee Venezuela, Ana Rosa and her children, all born deaf, embarked on a long, dangerous journey through Central America to seek refuge in the United States.

Asylum Services · Ukraine

September 6, 2023

Oleh’s Story: Son of Our Hearts

The Forgione family first met Oleh in 2016 as part of an international exchange program before welcoming him into their home after the war in Ukraine broke out.

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