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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 October 2023, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported there were 3.7M Afghans in Pakistan, including more than 700,000 Afghans who fled after the August 2021 Taliban takeover. More than 75% are women, children, or older adults. As with all refugees, there are three…
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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 officials in both Republican and Democratic administrations to protect those fleeing violence, war, and persecution. Today, with President-elect Donald Trump’s election win, our commitment to helping refugees find lasting solutions is stronger than ever. Welcoming refugees into our country is both a proud American…
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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 solutions is through family reunification, which helps separated families who have been torn apart by war or persecution to reunite. RefugePoint plays a leading role in global policy conversations related to family reunification. In 2020, RefugePoint spearheaded the creation of the Global Family Reunification…
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RefugePoint’s Groundbreaking 5-Year Family Reunification Initiative: 1-Year Update
Cover image: Chef José Andrés, Founder of World Central Kitchen, speaks on the importance of family reunification at the launch of the Family Reunification Initiative, which took place at Chef Andrés’ Manhattan restaurant, Nubeluz. Photo: Chris Jensen, RefugePoint Last year, at a star-studded event in New York City, RefugePoint leadership announced a groundbreaking new…
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Day in the Life: RefugePoint’s Child Protection Expert in Bangkok, Thailand
Meet our Child Protection Expert based in Bangkok, Thailand. We are excited for our supporters to “meet” more members of our team and learn more about the work our staff around the world does. Please introduce yourself and explain the role that you play at RefugePoint. As a Child Protection Expert at RefugePoint, my work…
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First steps towards refugee self-reliance
What can change for refugees in the first six months of their engagement with RefugePoint? By Jacinta Mutie, Nicholas Mbata, Patrick Guyer Photo: Esperance is able to meet her family’s needs with her roadside stall selling omena (small fish) and vegetables. How much of a difference can six months make in the lives of…
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Strengthening evidence for refugee self-reliance programming
For refugees, achieving self-reliance—being able to meet their essential needs without being fully dependent on aid—is a crucial milestone toward building stable lives in their host countries.
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RefugePoint Welcomes Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—On September 30, 2024, RefugePoint welcomed the news that President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2025, authorizing the admission of up to 125,000 refugees to the U.S. during the fiscal year 2025. This reinforces the Biden administration’s commitment to expanding resettlement in the U.S. and other…
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The Lost Boys of Sudan
Introduction In the mid 1980s civil war erupted in Sudan. Government-backed militias launched brutal attacks on villages in southern Sudan, killing numerous civilians. Thousands of young boys survived these attacks, as many had been working in cattle camps away from their homes when the violence erupted. With no ability to return to their villages, they…
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Who Helps Refugees? 5 Organizations Making an Impact
In a world where almost 120 million people have been forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, and human rights violations, many organizations are working tirelessly to provide aid and support to refugees. It can be difficult to determine who helps refugees effectively and which organizations are doing the most for refugees and displaced people around…