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Together We Stand: Refugee Families Belong Together 💬 🔸 Families First, Always. 🔸 Together, Nothing Is Impossible.  💛 Every family deserves to be together. Yet, countless families forced to flee war, persecution, or disaster find themselves torn apart, facing barriers to reunification. Refugee families should not have to endure the pain of separation simply because of circumstances beyond their control.  At the Committee for Defense of Freedom and Rights (CDFR), we believe in a world where family unity is not just a hope but a fundamental right. ✊ Our mission is to defend and uphold this right for refugee families, ensuring they find safety, stability, and the joy of togetherness once again.  🌍 Through relentless advocacy, direct support programs, and partnerships with global organizations, we work to bridge the gaps and remove the obstacles that keep families apart. But we cannot do this alone. We need you to stand with us, amplify the voices of displaced families, and demand policies that prioritize family reunification.  ❤ Refugee families belong together. Together, we can make it happen!  #RefugeeRights #FamilyUnityMatters #HumanRightsForAll #TogetherForRefugees #RefugeeFamilyReunion #RefugeeAdvocacy #GlobalSolidarity #ForcedToFlee #FreedomAndRights #FamiliesBelongTogether #StandWithRefugees #CompassionInAction #SafeHavenForAll #HumanDignity #LoveKnowsNoBorders #JusticeForRefugees #WeAreOneHumanity #RightToFamily #SupportRefugees #EveryFamilyCounts #RefugeeVoices #EndFamilySeparation #HumanitarianAction #RefugeesWelcome #DefendFreedom #CDFR #Skåne #Helsingborg #hbgcity #hbgstad

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

In this insightful webinar, our trustee Dina Nayeri and Chief Exec Rachel Ellis discuss the pressing issues faced by refugees — challenging misconceptions, sharing stories that illuminate the complexities of the refugee journey, and how our work makes a difference. Watch or listen now: https://lnkd.in/eTUbUrn9 Thanks so much to to OnHand • the impact platform for this powerful conversation.

I truly believe in standing by each other, not just lending a hand. We all need someone in our corner, cheering us on and helping us reach our dreams. It's about more than just helping – it's about supporting by believing in each other's abilities and giving each other the support we need to succeed. Read more about my thoughts and my last talk at 2024 Refugee Conference!! https://lnkd.in/dMENJBGd

Catalyzing change takes collaboration. Take it from Sasha Chanoff, CEO and Founder of RefugePoint. As we learned from Sasha on this week's episode, bold transformation does not happen with one person or organization but with many coming together under a North Star. For RefugePoint and 30 other organizations, their North Star was fixing the broken refugee resettlement system. Together, they created the Self-Reliance Index, a tool that helps measure a refugee's progress toward self-reliance. The end goal? To empower all refugees to become dignified citizens in their new home country. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/evk5WqDZ

I'm thrilled to celebrate five years at HIAS! It's been an incredible journey working alongside dedicated colleagues and making a tangible impact on the lives of people worldwide. Here are some highlights from the past half-decade: - Crisis Response: Mobilized effective responses to the fall of Kabul, the war in Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. We raised upwards of $1 million for humanitarian aid and facilitated the formation of 34 local private sponsorship groups to welcome over 100 individual refugees in California. - Policy Wins: Successfully advocated for policy and funding wins for HIAS' four California resettlement affiliates through strategic partnerships with organizations like Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) and the CHIRLA-led CA Welcomes Coalition. This resulted in securing $8 million over three years for asylee case management, putting up strong fronts to secure state support for asylum shelter programs at the border. - Partnership Expansion: Grew HIAS' reach by recruiting JFCS of Long Beach/West Orange County to become our newest California resettlement partner to earn U.S. Department of State approval to welcome newcomers. - Advocacy and Education: Designed and implemented numerous advocacy and educational programs to empower individuals to take action on behalf of refugees. These initiatives have had a profound impact on raising awareness and fostering support for our cause. While reflecting on our achievements, it's clear that the refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people are increasingly politicized worldwide, making our work more crucial than ever. I invite you support HIAS in these challenging times. Looking forward to continuing the work with so many of you across my network! #refugeeswelcome #refugeesupport #asylumseekers #asylum #humanitarian #humanitarianwork #humanitarianism #emergencyresponse #crisisresponse

There are thousands of Refugee Led Organisations whose impact is limited only by a lack of resources. With your support, we can get critical funding to refugee-led organizations serving their communities worldwide. Support Us: 🔗https://ow.ly/jAUt50QR4na #RefugeesLead

The GOOD news - and you're part of it. Highlights of what the KEPYR community has helped accomplish these past few years. Kids media standing together for refugee children since 2017. Learn more at KEPYR.org. #ALLchildrenareourbusiness #refugeecrisis #refugeeempowerment #children #kidstv #communityimpact

"Empowering refugee children to dream big! Through the power of Ed-tech, we can bridge the gap between displacement and education, unlocking a brighter future for those who need it most. Let's join forces to make their dreams a reality - support our mission to provide access to quality education for refugee children! #EdtechForRefugees #EducationIsKey #MakeADifference"

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