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Filling a gap in global refugee response

RefugePoint partners with refugees to find long-term safety and rebuild their lives. We accomplish this through two main programmatic pillars: Self-Reliance and Resettlement & Other Pathways to Safety.

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Self-Reliance

For refugees who must remain in the country to which they've fled, we help them reach stability and work towards self-reliance, so they can meet their own needs without relying on humanitarian aid.
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Resettlement & Other Pathways to Safety

Many refugees can’t go home and can’t safely stay in the country to which they've fled. We help these people relocate to a safe, new country through resettlement or other legal pathways.

Recent News & Features

Celebrating 20 Years of Lasting Solutions

2025 marks our 20th anniversary! This year, we will share the story of where we came from, how we’ve adapted to new global challenges, and where we’re headed.

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Hear From Our Founder

Imagine a future where people don’t have to risk their lives in search of a safe place to call home. Where they are welcomed with open arms. RefugePoint is working to make this future a reality.

The End of US Refugee Resettlement?

The life-saving US Refugee Admissions Program has been dismantled after 45 years. RefugePoint mourns the loss of this vital tool of American diplomacy and human rights.

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The Opportunity

Worldwide, there are over 43 million refugees who have been forced to flee their countries due to war, conflict, persecution, and human rights violations. While many organizations are quick to provide aid, most offer short-term assistance. This leaves refugees stuck in limbo with few opportunities to find long-term safety and rebuild their lives.

We focus on expanding access to lasting solutions for refugees, especially those facing vulnerabilities who are underserved by aid systems.

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Voices of
Resilience:
Refugee Stories

Hear directly from those we serve around the world. Explore how individuals overcome incredible challenges, rebuild their lives, and contribute to their communities.

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“This opportunity is a big one for us. There are so many people searching for this opportunity. Life was not easy. Working as a hairdresser to provide for my siblings was tough. I would often wonder: What is their future? What is our future? But this resettlement means a lot to us.”

Henry, Daniella, and Prisca

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“I am content with what I have. I do not seek assistance from other people. I have a plan to expand this work by hiring people to work under me.”

Safiya

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“Tonight is the first night I will sleep peacefully in Canada.”

Samira and Omer

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“In French they say, ‘I am ‘fière’ (proud) of my life now. I’m no longer seeking assistance, I’m confident in my business and now I have my own money… My life has really changed and I’m very grateful to RefugePoint and all the staff who helped me along the way.”

Umutoni

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“I will become a light to my family, community, and everyone. If I tell you what the Economic Mobility Pathway means, it means life to us.”

Mark

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“We have faced a lot of problems in this life. If I finish school and get good grades, I can start working on bettering my financial state. School and completing my studies mean everything for me.”

Latifa

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“RefugePoint has helped me from the beginning. Now I can pay school fees for my children and rent for our house and this shop.”

Tigit

Our Impact: Driving Transformative Change

Discover how RefugePoint transforms lives by creating access to long-term solutions for refugees through resettlement, self-reliance, partnerships, and more.

Resettlement & Other Pathways to Safety

179,384

Since 2005, we have directly helped over 179,384 refugees access resettlement and other pathways to safety.

Refugee Story: Esperance
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Self-Reliance

8,319

RefugePoint’s Urban Refugee Protection Program in Nairobi, Kenya, has served 8,319 refugees, 60% of whom have graduated or reached self-reliance.

Refugee Story: Samira and Omer
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2M+

Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative (RSRI) partner organizations have collectively reached more than 2 million refugees globally.

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Updates & Insights:

RefugePoint’s Traineeship Program: Building the Next Generation of Refugee Resettlement Experts
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RefugePoint’s Traineeship Program: Building the Next Generation of Refugee Resettlement Experts

Training Humanitarian Leaders to Expand Refugee Resettlement In Septe...

Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Migrants: What’s the Difference? [Updated for 2025]
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Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Migrants: What’s the Difference? [Updated for 2025]

There are many different circumstances that cause people around the wo...

What are the Impacts of RefugePoint’s Self-Reliance Program in Nairobi? Former Refugee Clients Weigh In
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What are the Impacts of RefugePoint’s Self-Reliance Program in Nairobi? Former Refugee Clients Weigh In

What do refugees in Nairobi say about RefugePoint’s self-reliance pr...

The Syrian Refugee Crisis, Explained
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The Syrian Refugee Crisis, Explained

  The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the most pressing humani...

Win-win scenario: qualified refugees help employers fill gaps in the labor market with labor mobility
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Win-win scenario: qualified refugees help employers fill gaps in the labor market with labor mobility

Canada's Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), a labor mobility pro...

Two New Milestones For RefugePoint’s Labor Mobility Team
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Two New Milestones For RefugePoint’s Labor Mobility Team

Last month, RefugePoint’s labor mobility team celebrated several new...

Mental Health for Humanitarian Workers
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Mental Health for Humanitarian Workers

By: Dr. Sonasha Braxton, Senior Technical Advisor for Mental Health an...

Expert Story: Psychological First Aid
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Expert Story: Psychological First Aid

Many of the youth that our Child Protection Experts work with have exp...

Cultural Idioms of Distress; Refugees’ Perspectives
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Cultural Idioms of Distress; Refugees’ Perspectives

As counselors at RefugePoint, we see clients who suffer from a wide ra...

Refugee-Centered Labor Mobility
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Refugee-Centered Labor Mobility

RefugePoint Founder, Sasha Chanoff, recently presented at Expanding Gl...

RefugePoint Celebrating 20 Years in 2025
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RefugePoint Celebrating 20 Years in 2025

The year 2025 marks RefugePoint’s 20th anniversary. Since our foundi...

How can we change refugee response systems for the better? Evaluating RefugePoint’s impacts on Refugee Response systems
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How can we change refugee response systems for the better? Evaluating RefugePoint’s impacts on Refugee Response systems

We’re celebrating the launch of Transforming Refugee Response, a ser...

The End of US Refugee Resettlement? A Life-Saving Program Dismantled After 45 Years
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The End of US Refugee Resettlement? A Life-Saving Program Dismantled After 45 Years

The modern-day US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) has effectively e...

Next steps towards self-reliance for refugees in Nairobi
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Next steps towards self-reliance for refugees in Nairobi

This post is a follow-up to an earlier blog post entitled "First Steps...

Jimmy Carter’s Record on Refugees: A Legacy of Compassion
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Jimmy Carter’s Record on Refugees: A Legacy of Compassion

On today’s National Day of Mourning to remember President Jimmy Cart...

5 Truths About Immigration: Dispelling the Myths
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5 Truths About Immigration: Dispelling the Myths

Immigration remains one of the most misunderstood and debated issues g...

Refugee Self-Reliance is More Essential than Ever in Light of Reduced U.S. Resettlement
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Refugee Self-Reliance is More Essential than Ever in Light of Reduced U.S. Resettlement

With drastic refugee resettlement reductions likely forthcoming in the...

A Day in the Life: Supporting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
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A Day in the Life: Supporting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Pakistan hosts one of the world’s largest refugee populations. As of...

RefugePoint’s Statement on 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Results
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RefugePoint’s Statement on 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Results

Since 2005, RefugePoint has worked hand in hand with U.S. government o...

Working Together Towards a Shared Vision at the Global Family Reunification Network (FRUN) Conference: Reuniting More Refugee Families
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Working Together Towards a Shared Vision at the Global Family Reunification Network (FRUN) Conference: Reuniting More Refugee Families

One of the ways that RefugePoint helps refugees to find lasting soluti...

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