Over 100 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and gross violations of human rights. Many people are asking, "What can I do to help?" We're exploring this question as World Refugee Day approaches (June 20th).

Advocacy

Advocacy is the grassroots work of creating space in the hearts and minds of others for refugees and asylum seekers.

Create space in the hearts and minds of others for refugees.

But it is difficult to advocate on behalf of something we don't know much about.

Did you know that in less than three minutes on our Refugees 101 page, you can begin get a global perspective of current refugee realities?

Our online Toolbox offer resources to help you get informed and gain biblical perspective of forced displacement.

For those wanting to take a deeper dive, check out our training resources.

A good place to start: Our local churches

In spite of the biblical emphasis on loving the foreigner and caring for those most vulnerable in society, many churches fail to recognize their strategic potential in advocating on behalf of refugees.

"The Church should be a leading voice in the world."

The Church should be a leading force in the world, speaking up for voiceless refugees and asylum seekers.

The 6-minute video below is a powerful tool that both informs and generates discussion. It's ideal for church groups and even worship services wanting to highlight the need to welcome and care for refugees.