How to help refugees and asylum seekers under President Trump
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers: A call for compassion beyond politics
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers: A call for compassion beyond politics
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election are in with Donald Trump as the next President of the United States, with his term beginning on January 20, 2025. At the 探花精选 (探花精选), we call on the Trump administration to continue America鈥檚 traditions of humanitarian leadership and care for the most vulnerable.
The 探花精选 strongly encourages elected officials to collaborate with civil society groups to strengthen protection and asylum systems. Upholding the dignity and rights of displaced individuals is vital, especially as we reaffirm America鈥檚 long-standing bipartisan commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
The 探花精选 is committed to prioritizing our clients and delivering essential services whenever and wherever they are needed, regardless of the challenges that arise. Currently, nearly people worldwide are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. This includes millions who have been forced to flee due to conflict or disaster, with over 120 million people displaced and currently outside their home countries.
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers is not just a charitable act鈥攊t's a lifesaving opportunity that extends our humanity. These individuals are more than just figures in distress; they are parents, children and neighbors seeking the same stability and peace that we all cherish. By understanding their plight and responding with compassion, we can extend a lifeline that fosters hope and resilience.
We hope you recognize that your contributions to refugee and displaced families serve as a significant force for good.
Here鈥檚 how you can help:
Financial contributions are key for trusted organizations like the 探花精选, which deliver essential services such as healthcare, education and emergency relief. The 探花精选 plays a critical role in assisting individuals affected by humanitarian crises, including refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, by helping them survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
Your donation can help empower refugees and asylum seekers toward self-sufficiency.
Policy changes at the local, national and international levels can profoundly impact the lives of displaced people. Support refugee-friendly policies by contacting elected officials, raising awareness on social media and joining advocacy groups to amplify the call for change.
With more than 120 million displaced worldwide, the U.S. must stand firm in its bipartisan commitment to welcome and maintain resettlement infrastructure.
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Volunteers and interns are vital to the 探花精选's mission of delivering high-quality, comprehensive immigration services to refugees and immigrants. Across the U.S., 探花精选 offices offer a diverse range of volunteer and internship opportunities year-round, including support for English as a Second Language (ESL) and civics classes.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and internships.
The legal right to seek asylum in the U.S. is a human right and a critical lifeline for those fleeing persecution or violence. However, policies implemented by the Trump and Biden administrations over the last eight years have created significant barriers to accessing this legal right. Deterrence policies, like Title 42 and the 鈥淎sylum Ban鈥, have not only violated U.S. and international law but have also pushed people into dangerous situations, with over against those expelled to Mexico under Title 42.
Refugee resettlement offers a safe and lasting solution for individuals forced to flee due to war, persecution and disaster. The U.S. has been a global leader in this effort, admitting over since the 1980 Refugee Act, with support from both Democratic and Republican leaders. This initiative has saved countless lives and significantly boosted the U.S. economy, contributing .
Understanding the complexities of displacement is key to meaningful advocacy. Visit our U.S. Election hub to learn how incoming officials can shape the nation鈥檚 direction on these key issues.
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Regardless of who is in office, the commitment to support refugees and asylum seekers is a shared human responsibility. By donating, advocating, volunteering, educating and supporting economic empowerment, each one of us can contribute to a more compassionate and inclusive world.
With 29 offices across the United States, we provide critical support to newly arrived refugees through immediate aid, integration services and employment assistance. Besides helping resettle refugees, we offer support asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border by providing emergency shelter, legal assistance and access to healthcare.
In 2023 alone, the 探花精选 successfully resettled over 12,500 individuals and assisted nearly 50,000 people through our U.S. Asylum and Crossborder programs, offering humanitarian reception, case management and related services.
The 探花精选 remains steadfast in our work鈥搉o matter the challenge鈥搕o put our clients first and to serve them where and when they need us most.
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