refugee Archives

Business is growing for Somali refugee women’s project supported by SDOP

Posted November 14th, 2016

Business is looking good for a group of Somali refugee women seeking to support their families in Columbus, Ohio. The group is part of the Capital Park Women’s Empowerment Project, working to give low income women an opportunity to forge their own path and market their business.

Agape African Fellowship gives refugees a place to call home

Posted October 4th, 2016

If it’s true that the U.S. is a mission field, then the Rev. Gisonga “Aaron” Ruvugwa is a man on a mission. Ruvugwa immigrated to the U.S. with his family as refugees in 2003.

Peacemaker hopes Presbyterians will open their hearts to refugees

Posted August 22nd, 2016

In September of 2015, thousands of Syrian refugees found themselves stranded at a Budapest train station, making their way across Hungary toward the Austrian border. For most, the travel had been difficult as they were turned away from other countries or settled in communities that were not very welcoming.

PC(USA) World Mission staff encounter Middle East refugees at Budapest train station

Posted January 25th, 2016

First-hand account tells of desperate departures, harrowing journeys and weary travelers By Michelle Lori SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 While meeting in Lake Balaton, Hungary, the first week of September for a Presbyterian… Read more »