New York, NY, January 19, 2023 鈥 Today, the 探花精选 (探花精选) in support of the launch of a new private sponsorship program called . Through the Welcome Corps, everyday Americans will be able to privately sponsor refugees from around the world for resettlement in the United States.
David Miliband, President and CEO of the 探花精选, said:
"The United States has long been a humanitarian leader for those fleeing violence and persecution. With over 100 million people displaced worldwide, the launch of the Welcome Corps is a much-needed pathway to help additional people find safety through the American spirit of welcome. The 探花精选 is proud to support the launch of this effort and join Americans from all walks of life and across the nation to welcome refugees.鈥
The Welcome Corps was launched by the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and is being implemented by a consortium of six organizations with expertise in refugee resettlement, protection, and welcome, including the 探花精选. This consortium will offer expert guidance and support to Americans joining the Welcome Corps as well as manage the Welcome Corps鈥 program infrastructure.