by Linda MacDonald | Apr 1, 2021 | refugees, Volunteering
The politicization of refugees is not new. Regardless of whether the subject be Jewish refugees during World War II or Syrian refugees 6000 miles away in 2021, at the end of the day, helping those in need should be neither red or blue, but rather being human. But...
by Linda MacDonald | Mar 3, 2021 | refugees
As the world faces its largest crisis of displaced people since World War II, a new algorithm developed by Stanford researchers could help countries resettle refugees in a way that boosts their employment success and overall integration. The group, headed by...
by Linda MacDonald | Mar 3, 2021 | refugees
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the number of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution exceeded 80 million worldwide in 2020, the highest level seen in its 70 years of existence. “For people forced to flee, COVID-19 … has disrupted every aspect...
by Linda MacDonald | Feb 4, 2021 | refugees
The refugee crisis is accelerating at an increasingly urgent rate. As people are entwined in war, economic collapse, and a wide array of persecution, many have no choice but to risk their lives and flee in hopes of a safer future. Unfortunately the plight of refugees...
by Linda MacDonald | Jan 16, 2021 | Uncategorized, Volunteering
More than two million refugees have been taken in by the US since 1980. Many seek asylum due to past persecution or fear of potential persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership with a particular social group, or even political opinions. However, almost...
