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In celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20th, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Silver Spring profiled four individuals who came to the U.S. as refugees and went on to make significant contributions to our society.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Salt Lake City is responsible to ensure refugee families have a place of their own to call home when they arrive to the United States.

Refugee youth have the chance to visit employers and universities, and meet professionals in different fields through the Connect2Work program.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners are continuing to make an impact for low income refugee families as they experience job loss, food insecurity and isolation.

Eight refugee and immigrant youth utilize their Spring Break to become job-ready for summer employment.

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, Missoula's refugee resettlement agency, is holding a fundraiser to support refugees directly this holiday season.

The East African refugee communities committed to the Goat Project since its inception have assumed ownership of the ranch under the newly created nonprofit, Utah Refugee Goats.

“When I was in Ethiopia, I couldn’t imagine a future for myself. Then we came here." Each year, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in San Diego awards scholarships like Abdulfatah to refugee youth entering their first year of college or university.

From former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to rapper M.I.A., meet five refugee women who have made a mark on history.