Good News About Refugees

Celebrating the good being done for refugees and by refugees.

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Contrary to Trump's claims, immigrants create jobs in their communities. These Florida businesses are proof

Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens. But research tells a different story.

Hand-knitted blankets are wrapped in a package that reads "Welcome Blanket"

Knitters create 'welcome blankets' for immigrants in project spanning the circumference of Earth

What started as an effort to cover the length of Trump’s original border wall in handmade blankets has become a global mission.

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Charlotte volunteers deliver hundreds of free grocery boxes to immigrant families fearing ICE raids

OurBridge for Kids paused afterschool programming with increased ICE presence, organizing a food drive in the meantime.

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For trans people looking to relocate to sanctuary states, these groups are a lifeline

Grassroots efforts help queer and transgender individuals resettle in sanctuary states across the country.

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15 Ideas To Celebrate World Refugee Day

June 20th is World Refugee Day! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, support, and learn from the global refugee community.

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Here's How You Can Help Migrant Communities Amid LA Protests

On the heels of widespread protests against the “unlawful” arrests of Los Angeles residents, here’s how you can get involved to support immigrant communities in California and beyond.

Two photos side by side. On the left, three bricks made from recycled rubble. On the right, a shipping container trailer houses a mill adorned with Australian and Ukrainian flags

Innovative machine recycles rubble into bricks to build homes for displaced Ukrainians

A single machine can make up to 8,000 bricks per day.

Two photos side by side. On the left, four people stand in front of a shipping container. On the left, a Palestinian man holds up two large, green bundles of Nepali mustard greens inside of a hydoponic garden.

Shipping container transformed into indoor farm that feeds immigrants for free: 'Forefront of innovative agriculture'

Food grown by Village Hydroponics is distributed among Nepali, Somali, Iraqi, Congolese, and Burundi communities.

12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day

More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.

Refugees Quote Graphic: "No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark." — Warsan Shire‍

51 Most Powerful Refugee Quotes for World Refugee Day

These quotes serve as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and support refugees.

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How 17th century refugees used the printing press to fight their oppressors — and laid the foundations of modern humanitarianism

Oppressed minorities in Europe found the printing press to be a powerful ally in putting the spotlight on their agony — and it mirrors the work of humanitarians and activists today.

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While politicians continue to debate the lives of immigrants, noé olivas is making art about them

Los Angeles-based artist noé olivas wants folks to get up close and personal with the immigrant experience with "Gilded Dreams."