CWS Immigration and Refugee Program

04/17/2019

REMINDER: our Immigration and Refugee Program Page will be integrated into our CWS page. Like and follow the page as we continue the conversation on pressing issues.

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04/16/2019

BREAKING: Our Page is moving! Like and Follow CWS so you won't miss any news or stories from the CWS Immigration and Refugee Program.

Church World Service is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.

04/16/2019

Jose Alvizures crossed the border with his son to seek asylum after getting death threats from gangs

04/16/2019

As we continue to advocate for refugees and immigrants, stay up-to-date with the Immigration and Refugee Program by giving our CWS page a like and follow, where we will be moving very soon!

BIG NEWS: We’re moving! Starting next week, the Immigration and Refugee Page will be integrated into our CWS page. This page will still be available as an archive, but all new posts will be shared on CWS.

Over the years, we have built an incredible community on our Immigration and Refugee Program page. Thanks to your support, we have shared incredible stories of refugees and immigrants flourishing in their new homes, examples of ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths to make sure we uphold our legacy of welcome and responded to countless calls to action to protect each other. Thank you.

Our work will continue, and we will continue to count on you to follow us at our new Facebook home at CWS.

04/15/2019

Don’t forget to like and follow the CWS page. All new posts and action alerts will be posted on our revamped Global page, and we will no longer be posting here.

04/15/2019

"Trump is saying “go back” to the mothers, fathers, and children walking north to seek protection through the legal process known as asylum. He’s saying “go back” to the men, women, and children his administration is incarcerating in jails and cages and stowing away like trash under a bridge." - Rev. John L. McCullough, President and CEO of Church World Service, comments on President Trump's cruelty at the border.

This runs counter to the Biblical call to love neighbor, welcome the stranger, and value every family.

04/15/2019

TPS holders pay $2.3 billion in federal, state and local taxes. Tell Congress

04/14/2019

04/12/2019

Every minute, 20 people are newly displaced by climate change, economic crisis and political instability, according to the UNHCR. How can we help them overcome the barriers to starting new lives? TED Resident Muhammed Idris is leading a team of technologists, researchers and refugees to develop Atar, the first-ever AI-powered virtual advocate that guides displaced people through resettlement, helping restore their rights and dignity.
"Getting access to the right resources and information can be the difference between life and death," Idris says.

Every minute, 20 people are newly displaced by climate change, economic crisis and political instability, according to the UNHCR. How can we help them overcome the barriers to starting new lives? TED Resident Muhammed Idris is leading a team of technologists, researchers and refugees to develop Atar...

04/11/2019

Yesterday, a big step in repealing Trump's Muslim ban was introduced by Democrats in the House and Senate.

“The fact that we still have this so-called Muslim travel ban on the books and being enforced is a stain on our reputation around the world,” said Senator U.S. Senator Chris C***s, “And it’s hurting real people.”

Sponsors acknowledged the bill had little chance of clearing the Senate, but it makes a statement leading up to the 2020 elections.

04/11/2019

BIG NEWS: We’re moving! Starting next week, the Immigration and Refugee Page will be integrated into our CWS page. This page will still be available as an archive, but all new posts will be shared on CWS.

Over the years, we have built an incredible community on our Immigration and Refugee Program page. Thanks to your support, we have shared incredible stories of refugees and immigrants flourishing in their new homes, examples of ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths to make sure we uphold our legacy of welcome and responded to countless calls to action to protect each other. Thank you.

Our work will continue, and we will continue to count on you to follow us at our new Facebook home at CWS.