This Is One of the World’s Most Complex Humanitarian Crises
Can you believe that it’s been three years since the Taliban’s violent takeover of Afghanistan? In the past 36 months, 3.4 million people have lost their homes and livelihoods. They now live in camps with other internally displaced people … and they’re in...
The World’s Newest Nation Created the Largest Refugee Crisis in Africa
South Sudan is the newest country in the world … and it’s also responsible for the largest refugee crisis in Africa. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011. This came six years after the end of the Second Sudanese Civil War — which...
What’s the Difference Between a Refugee and a Displaced Person?
Do you know the difference between a refugee and a displaced person? According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), “A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.” Refugees are often targeted because...
What Does Famine Look Like Around the World?
If you live in the Western world, food is everywhere. Grocery stores are stocked with meat, produce, dairy, and everything in between, while restaurants and gas stations frequently fill with hungry patrons looking for an easy bite to eat. With so much food,...
Does Your Gift Make a Difference?
When you give to help someone in need, do you ever wonder where your gift goes or if it really makes a difference? I’m here to tell you that your gift does have an impact. It transforms lives more than you or I could ever imagine — because when you give, you...
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