New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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When crisis arises, our team immediately springs to action.
Often, they come with only the bags they could carry and need immediate help to find shelter and solace. Then, they are faced with starting over in a new country, a foreign language, and an unfamiliar culture, all while navigating the difficulties of a bureaucratic immigration system.
While every crisis is different, because Global Refuge has decades of experience and a vast network of partners, Global Refuge relies on our decades of experience, vast network of partners, and models of innovation to mobilize our response to fit the unique needs of each situation.
Our crisis response model encompasses five dimensions: Act, Donate, Advocate, Pray, and Teach.
We call upon our volunteers, supporters, and network of service partners to provide compassion, community, and meet the immediate needs of refugees and asylum seekers who are beginning a new life.
Join our networkWith your support, we are able to fund critical programs and services that address the critical needs of newly arrived refugees. These funds help us provide support to meet the most pressing needs.
Give todayOften, a crisis will reveal gaps in the legislative and legal processes that are meant to protect and serve refugees and asylum seekers. We advocate for thoughtful response and just policies.
Raise your voiceRooted in our Lutheran faith, we invite people of all faiths to join us in prayers for those who are experiencing tragedy, violence, and disaster.
Pray with usIn alignment with our mission, we work to educate and promote awareness about critical issues impacting refugees and asylum seekers, as well as the circumstances that caused them to flee.
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Crisis Response & Mobilization
When the Yemelianova family's journey to the United States was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had no idea they would find themselves fleeing a country at war only two years later.
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