Sara – a young Iraqi woman – worked as an interpreter for the American forces in Iraq.

If insurgents found out, she knew her life would be on the line.  One day her neighbors warned her: “Don’t go home!  They’ve shot up your house.” 

With their lives in serious danger, Sara and her mom, who worked at the American Embassy, were forced to flee Iraq... more

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Employment Opportunity

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Special Needs Case Worker.  Click here for more information.

Internships

Applications are now being accepted for fall internships. Learn more about this program to gain professional casework skills and a greater understanding of global refugee issues through direct service to refugees and frequent trainings and debriefing sessions with World Relief staff. College credit available.

A local volunteer and her new Sudanese friend... Ways you can volunteer...

The Refugee Project

Photo by Nick Onken
Walk in the shoes of a refugee in this group educational experience. more

Also read about the program in The Seattle Times.