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Rohan Shah | April 24, 2024

In the digital age, access to technology has become an essential component of modern life. From accessing essential services to seeking employment opportunities, the internet has become the gateway to a world of resources. However, for many migrant communities, this digital realm remains elusive, exacerbating the challenges they face in securing adequate housing and other vital necessities. The digital divide …

Vung Ksor | April 19, 2024

Arriving at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on an early Monday morning in April 2024, I found myself facing a familiar scene: long lines of people waiting at the security checkpoint. Having traveled by air many times before, I knew exactly where to go. Following the signs, I made my way directly to gate C10, bound for Pennsylvania to visit …

Monica Arango | April 16, 2024

What does it mean to have the right to care for and be cared for? What are countries doing or failing to do to protect this fundamental right of individuals? These were some of the main points addressed by members of the International Network of Women Family Members of Persons Deprived of Liberty, known as RIMUF, along with allied organizations …

April 15, 2024

Church World Service is excited to announce collaborative efforts between the Haitian Bridge Alliance, Woori Juntos and Aaliah Higareda, a Goshen College graphic design student, to develop multilingual signage for use by border shelters. The signage, which can be understood by literate guests in multiple languages, employs graphics for non-literate guests’ comprehension, and is available free to interested shelters and …

Tonda Pirtle | April 11, 2024

Scroll through images above to see photos of Tonda’s recent visit to Kakuma Kakuma, in Swahili, means “nowhere.” But for over 250,000 refugees, this place is not just a spot on the map of Kenya; it is a sanctuary, it’s a temporary home. My journey to Kakuma Refugee Camp unfolded stories that were as heart-wrenching as they were inspiring. Today, …