New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our Evolution
Viktoria's Story
From Ukraine to the U.S.
I decided I needed to do something.
After Viktoria fled Ukraine, she spent several months in Europe waiting for a chance to reunite with family in the U.S. While there, she found a surprising way to support herself—cooking and selling traditional Ukrainian dishes.
Her entrepreneurship helped her survive. Now, with the help of Bethany Christian Services and the Global Refuge network, she’s starting a new life with her family in Philadelphia.
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