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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hear directly from those we serve around the world. Explore how individuals overcome incredible challenges, rebuild their lives, and contribute to their communities.
“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
“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
“Tonight is the first night I will sleep peacefully in Canada.”
Samira and Omer
“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
“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
“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
“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.
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