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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 world to flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere. In the complex landscape of immigration, terms like refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion and misunderstanding. While they all share the common goal of finding a new home in a…
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RefugePoint Deeply Concerned About Executive Order to Suspend the US Resettlement Program
RefugePoint is deeply concerned about the Executive Order signed on January 20, 2025, by President Trump, which will suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) indefinitely, for at least 90 days. The suspension, which will begin on January 27, 2025, halts the resettlement of tens of thousands of refugees who are seeking safety 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 programs? How have these services impacted their ability to achieve lasting independence? To answer these critical questions and more, RefugePoint partnered with the impact measurement experts at 60 Decibels, who conducted an in-depth phone survey with former clients—those who either graduated from or worked their way…
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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 ended following the Trump administration’s recent termination of contracts with resettlement agencies and the dismantling of USRAP infrastructure both domestically and abroad. RefugePoint mourns the loss of this vital tool of American diplomacy and human rights, which has long served to protect refugees, strengthen American communities,…
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RefugePoint’s Traineeship Program: Building the Next Generation of Refugee Resettlement Experts
Training Humanitarian Leaders to Expand Refugee Resettlement In September 2024, RefugePoint welcomed the second cohort of its Traineeship Program, a key field-building initiative designed to equip emerging humanitarian professionals with the expertise needed to help support refugee resettlement. Operating in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), this program aims to train new skilled caseworkers…
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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 Towards Self-Reliance for Refugees in Nairobi.” How do refugees’ lives change during their engagement with RefugePoint? The lives of Ariet* and her four children are dramatically different today compared to nine years ago, when the family fled their home in southern Ethiopia…
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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 Carter, RefugePoint remembers and celebrates the landmark refugee policies enacted by President Carter’s administration. Today, organizations like RefugePoint build on these ideals to support refugees worldwide. Here’s how Carter’s leadership reshaped the conversation around refugees and why it matters now more than ever. What…
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The Syrian Refugee Crisis, Explained
The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time. Since the onset of the Syrian civil war in 2011, millions of Syrians have fled their homes in search of safety. Here we explore the root causes of the crisis, the current situation for Syrian refugees, and how organizations…
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5 Truths About Immigration: Dispelling the Myths
By Chris Jensen, Senior Communications Officer Immigration remains one of the most misunderstood and debated issues globally, and in the United States, is central in the political conversation. Myths and misconceptions often portray immigrants and refugees as harmful to the economy and security. These falsehoods overshadow the numerous ways in which immigrants enrich American society,…
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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 U.S., tens of thousands of refugees awaiting resettlement as a life-saving solution are now facing uncertain futures. In a world where the number of forcibly displaced people continues to grow while resettlement opportunities are becoming more scarce, it is crucial that refugees have access to…