There are many misconceptions surrounding refugees. This #WorldRefugeeDay, we invite you to challenge yours. Being a refugee is an experience, not an identity. Displaced people are small business owners, setting up restaurants, convenience stores, and other services for their new communities. They’re aspiring journalists, poets, artists, and embroiderers. They’re parents and caretakers. They’re human. But before they can start to set down roots, they need resources. Unfortunately, many traditional financial services often say “no” to lending to refugees. The Kiva community says “yes”. Do you believe that refugees deserve the resources they need to rebuild after leaving their lives behind? Help us transform the narrative. Every share of this post has the power to help us change outdated perceptions about refugees.
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Join us for 'Embracing Adversity Journey – Refugee Voices – Part #4,' a deep dive into the often harrowing yet hopeful journeys of refugees seeking safety in the US. 🕊️ Discover the resilience of those who have fled war, violence, and persecution, enduring perilous travels and harsh conditions to find a new beginning. Upon arrival, their struggles continue as they face the challenges of finding housing, securing employment, and overcoming discrimination. It’s more crucial than ever to extend compassion and support to help these brave individuals rebuild their lives. Let’s come together to create welcoming and inclusive communities where refugees can heal and prosper. Tune in, be moved, and inspired to act. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. #RefugeeStoriesOfResilience #EmbracingAdversity #RefugeeVoices
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Many people believe refugees come to the U.S. for a better life, but that's not the case. Refugees are often forced to flee their homes due to threats to their lives and safety, usually from war or persecution. It is often a matter of life and death for these families. Even when they reach the U.S., finding housing can be tough, despite having the means to support themselves. At Compound Impact, we work with partner resettlement agencies to provide homes for refugee families. With a safe place to call home, these families can start anew. Children can feel safe again and start dreaming for the future. Visit compoundimpact.org to discover more about our work and how you and your church can get involved! #ChurchCommunity #RefugeeSupport #HouseToHomeProgram #ImpactHomes #TransformLives #ChurchSponsorship #Church #RefugeeAssistance #CommunityOutreach #SupportRefugees #MakingADifference #RefugeeIntegration #GodsLove #HelpRefugees #Faith #HelpingOthers
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Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. 🌍 Every year millions are displaced from their homes, fleeing conflict and persecution. This day honors their strength and courage to save their families and their lives ravaged by war. At Humanity Link, we're committed to empowering organizations that support refugees by enhancing their services with cutting-edge communication tools. Through our innovative solutions, we help these organizations deliver more efficient, targeted, and dignified aid, ensuring that refugees receive the care and support they deserve. Together, let's continue to build a world where every refugee can thrive, and hopefully one day return home. 💙 FACT: The average refugee spends between 5-10 years in a camp or displaced in a country not of their own choosing. (https://lnkd.in/ecXzPZWg) #RefugeesWelcome #HumanityFirst #TechForGood #NonProfitTech #RefugeeSupport #DigitalTransformation #dignity🌐 Learn more about our mission and how we're making a difference at https://www.humanity.link.
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According to the UN Refugee Agency, an estimated 117.3 million people worldwide, or 1.5% of the global population, are forcibly displaced. This includes 37.6 million refugees and 68.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Displacement due to conflict, persecution, and climate change has doubled in the last decade, with 47 million displaced children worldwide. Climate-related hazards caused over 50% of displacements in 2022, and 60% of displaced people live in climate-vulnerable countries. Each of these numbers represents a person with a story, a dream, and a hope to one day be in a safer and better place.
The number of forcibly displaced people has doubled in the past ten years. But behind every number is a story. This #WorldRefugeeDay, take action to support the lives, dreams and contributions of refugees around the world. Visit https://lnkd.in/gs2wXq5c
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Who are refugees? They are people forced to leave their homes because of violence, conflict, or persecution. There have been several news stories very recently about tragedies happening to people fleeing their countries. The world is seeing the highest levels of displacement ever recorded. Many refugees come to the United States hoping to start a new life and gain stability and safety for their families. Many are suffering from PTSD as a result of the experiences they've faced. But they have to move on for the sake of their families. They quickly need to find housing, work, and get their kids into school. At Workplace Talent Solutions, we help businesses support these new Americans. We offer support for refugees who are trying to learn the language and the culture of a new country. If you share our heart for refugees, there are many ways to offer support. Consider starting or joining a refugee welcome group. Or get in touch with a local resettlement agency to find other ways to support refugees. Local organizations: Church World Service: https://loom.ly/GCrNHpM Bethany Christian Services: https://loom.ly/EoTFF78 Welcome Corps: https://loom.ly/QDWzRzs #worldrefugeeday
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The end of 2023 saw more than 110 million displaced persons worldwide, an increase of more than 1.6 million from 2022. This means that 1 in 73 people are displaced in world, with 9 in 10 living in low- and middle-income countries. There has also been a 3% increase in refugees, taking the total to more than 36 million. (Information source – UNHCR) Durable solutions are few and far between, with only a few experiencing this reality. The global response to these extremely high levels of displacement needs to increase and strengthen. #refugeemonth #refugees #stats #factcheck #facts #crisisresponse #network #crisisresponsenetwork #humanitarianresponse #humanitarian
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🐲Happy New Year 2024! 🐟May magic "Golden Fish" from a fairytale fulfill your most noble wishes! ⛵️Here, in Southern California, many refugees and migrants are seeking for help and resources as they are in the process of resettlement. I am asked for help or advice about helping refugees all the time in San Diego. 🔊Right now, I would like to reach out to my LinkedIn network for sharing info how displaced population could be taken care of. 🔔Please, write in the comments names of nonprofits or state-based organizations which offer resources for refugees, migrants, immigrants, and people in crisis. I will make a list of such organizations and pass it around for those who are in need. I already know OIRA/HHSA, IRC, JFSSD, African Alliance. 🕊Be blessed by helping others! #innovation #medicine
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Refugees are not just statistics; they are people with hopes, dreams, and stories of resilience. By showing compassion and offering support, we can make a real difference in their lives 🤲🌍. Let's create a world where no one is left behind, and where everyone is treated with dignity, regardless of their journey. Together, we can stand with refugees and work toward a brighter, more inclusive future 🕊️💙. #HOSTMalaysia #HopeForRefugees #HumanityFirst #EmpathyForAll #RefugeeSupport #StandWithRefugees
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#WorldRefugeeDay, we must turn our attention to a deeply entrenched and often overlooked issue: the plight of Palestinian refugees. This is not just a historical issue but a present-day crisis that affects millions, including the children who inherit a legacy of displacement and statelessness. Palestinians represent the largest stateless demographic and have faced the longest-standing situation of forced displacement globally. This unique status under international law, different from other refugee groups, complicates their path to a durable solution. Palestinian refugees, unlike others, can pass their status to descendants, perpetuating the cycle of displacement and statelessness. Approximately 6 million Palestinian refugees reside in the Middle East, with Lebanon hosting a significant number. Palestinian children and youth face severe restrictions on their rights and opportunities. Denied citizenship, they cannot own property or pursue many professions, leading to poverty and a reliance on the UNRWA for essential services. Educational resources are strained, and refugee camps are overcrowded and underfunded, exacerbating the challenges these children face daily. In #Gaza, the situation is particularly dire. Recent conflicts have heightened the already severe humanitarian crisis, with many children experiencing multiple displacements, severe injuries, and loss of family members. The blockade has restricted access to essential supplies, leading to malnutrition and the spread of infectious diseases. The trauma inflicted on these young lives is profound, with many suffering from chronic traumatic stress disorder. My experience in #youthempowerment and #advocacy has shown me the power of inclusive policy design and participatory action. 1. Advocate for the Right of Return and Compensation by enforcement of Resolution 194. 2. Strengthen Support for UNRWA. 3. Promote Inclusive Policies in Host Countries: In Lebanon and other host countries, we must push for policies granting This includes access to education, healthcare, and employment without discrimination. By empowering refugees, we can foster social stability and economic growth. 4. Empower Palestinian Youth: We must invest in educational and vocational training programs for Palestinian youth, enabling them to build better futures for themselves and their communities. On this World Refugee Day, let us remember the Palestinian children and families who continue to live in limbo, their lives marked by displacement and uncertainty. We must advocate for their rights and work towards a future where they can live with dignity and security. By harnessing the power of community development, inclusive policy design, and international advocacy, we can make meaningful strides towards justice and peace for Palestinian refugees.
❗ For more than 75 years, generations of Palestinian children have been born and raised as refugees. How has this affected them? 📖 On this #WorldRefugeeDay, Caitlin Procter, Luigi Achilli, and Stephanie Acker have published the blog post 'Born into Displacement: Palestinian Children's Struggle for Rights on World Refugee Day'. 🔗 Read the full text: https://loom.ly/IPoslKQ #PalestinianRefugees #MigrationPolicyCentre #Refugee #Palestine
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The I0F bombing near a children's refugee camp... yet again These displaced children already lost their families, are suffering incomprehensible trauma, and now have to deal with this at a so-called “SAFE ZONE” Disturbing doesn't even begin to describe this scene #children #trauma
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