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Do you know how to sew? The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in LA needs your help to provide reusable cloth face masks to refugee families and children in need.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver and Highlands United Methodist Church Embrace a Second Co-Sponsored Refugee Family

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ offices across the nation have offered New Roots programs for many years, providing opportunities for refugees to participate in sustainable agricultural practices and receive nutrition education. Yet in the heart of California’s Central Valley—the agricultural hub of the state—no such program had existed. That all changed May 8, as four Afghan families helped launch a new sustainable agriculture program for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Turlock/Modesto. Participants gathered at Turlock Community Gardens to plant crops typically grown in their home country such as okra, muskmelons and Persian cucumbers as well as fruits and vegetables more commonly grown such as tomatoes, strawberries and bell peppers.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a significant increase in the number of refugees coming into Libya since April 2023. This needs assessment presents the challenges, opportunities and aspirations of this newly arrived population and informs humanitarian programming and advocacy. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ conducted the assessment in the three regions in Libya where the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is currently implementing programs.

Olive Cicon may only be 9 years old, but the Tracy resident already has amassed a team of volunteers to assist refugees and other special immigrants as part of her "passion project"--and she's giving $5 of her own money to kick off her campaign. The following interview between Olive and her mother, Nettie Cicon, details how Olive plans to assist beneficiaries from the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Turlock/Modesto, and how others can help:  

Learn more about RAIVS and watch the recordings.