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In this Rescue Facts, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ humanitarian Tracy Reines shares how cutting refugee resettlement will cost the United States in the long run. The Trump Administration’s own report showed that, over a decade, refugees generated over $63 billion more in revenue for federal, state and local governments than the U.S. actually spent on welcoming them. Learn how you can help.

  When you support refugees, they thrive! These 4 companies are helping refugees find jobs. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

According to the United Nations refugee agency, a record 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide—double the number a decade ago. Every World Refugee Day (June 20), we honor the courage and contributions of refugees and displaced people around the world. This year, meet refugee and immigrant artists who use their creativity to connect and heal—bringing people closer together, and showing us who they are beyond the label of refugee.

Meet Taghreed and her 9-year-old son Yousif, who share a sweet passion for baking. After fleeing from extremists in Iraq, the family was resettled by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Seattle where Taghreed works as a professional pastry cook.  

Chadia and Nour interviewed one another about their memories of Syria, adjusting to life in the UK, and the hopes and dreams they’ve carried throughout their journey.