This in-person, interactive workshop will equip you to love your refugee neighbors right here in greater Phoenix. Bring all your questions and join us!
Arizona has welcomed more than 105,000 refugees--vetted survivors of war and persecution--from all over the world since 1980, and they're here to stay. This year, we've already received more than 6,000 refugees from Afghanistan, Burma, the DR Congo, Syria, and dozens of other countries. Come learn how this all works and how YOU can best love these new neighbors as they do the hard work of integrating into American society.
There's no obligation to volunteer afterward--just come and learn!
AGENDA
Grounding in the Bible: Understanding and reflecting God's heart for the foreigner
The refugee journey and factual overview of the US Refugee Resettlement Program
Loss simulation
Testimony from Asmeen Hamkar, who came to the US as a refugee from Afghanistan and now is the Deputy State Refugee Coordinator for the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program (and author of the book Refugee from Afghanistan)
Resettlement: Challenges, opportunities, and the Church's unique role
Local volunteer opportunities
Helping without hurting