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Situation Report: Refugees in Serbia

    Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for all those affected by the refugee crisis. Remember those who have lost everything and all those who are working to respond. You can use these prayers and resources...

Situation Report: Cyclone Fani

                                                            Be a part of the response: Pray Pray for all...

World Refugee Day 2019

In 2016, shortly after I started with Lutheran Disaster Response, I visited the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. Among those I met was Louie*(pictured), 19, and his family. While visiting him his barbershop, we talked about his hopes for the...

World Refugee Day: An Invitation to Follow

Nearly 69 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes by violence, poverty, war, discrimination and marginalization, natural disasters and the effects of climate change. This year, for World Refugee Day – the international observance, held on June 20th, dedicated...

Second Chances: A Migrant Story

Second Chances: A Migrant Story By: Rev. Jaime Dubon As told by Ingrid     In 2013, Juan began the journey to the United States, spurred by extreme poverty and lack of opportunities in El Salvador. He left his wife,...

Situation Update: U.S. Tornadoes

Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for the communities who were impacted by these destructive tornadoes. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to...