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Ethiopian refugee purchases his first home in America
As a political activist in Ethiopia, Yisehak Samage's life became dangerous. He was resettled as a refugee in Baltimore where he bought his first house and dreams of going back to school for a doctorate degree.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Ethiopia
The ̽��ѡ provides a wide range of assistance for refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable Ethiopian communities as the country faces conflict, regional instability, climate change and food insecurity as a lingering effect of subsequent droughts.
- Country
Tefere Gebre’s American journey: from refugee camp to labor leader
Ethiopian refugee Tefere Gebre was just 15 years old when he arrived in the United States—starting over in a new world alone, without any family by his side. Over 30 years later, he is executive vice president of the AFL-CIO, the largest labor union in the world.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
How the ̽��ѡ helps in Ethiopia
Since 2000, the ̽��ѡ has provided a wide range of assistance for refugees living in camps and for Ethiopian communities throughout the country that have been affected by drought, flooding, conflict and COVID-19.
- Slideshow
- September 13, 2022
The ̽��ѡ’s crisis response in Ethiopia
The ̽��ѡ has been working in Ethiopia since 2000, providing essential aid to over 100,000 refugees and more than 500,000 Ethiopians affected by natural disasters. In 2013, the ̽��ѡ in Ethiopia opened the largest water system for any refugee camp in the world.
- Slideshow
- September 14, 2022
Crisis in Ethiopia: What you need to know and how to help
Four reasons why Ethiopia is at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.
- Article
- May 21, 2024
9 refugee-owned businesses to support in the U.S.
From coffee and catering to clothing and jewelry, here are nine small businesses owned by refugees.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
Meet the first African refugee to run for Boise city council
In November 2019, Tecle Gebremicheal became the first refugee from Africa to run for local office in Boise, Idaho. “When I first came to America, I promised myself that I will do everything I can to give back to the country and community that welcomed me,” he says. “I want to show that when refugees come here, we try to integrate and contribute however we can.”
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Community Responds to Show Support for Afghan Refugees
In mid-August 2021, when many at-risk Afghans evacuated to the United States, local organizations rallied to provide support.
- Announcement
- November 3, 2021
The ̽��ѡ joins legal brief opposing the Trump Administration's state-by-state refugee ban
The ̽��ѡ filed an amicus brief in support of this litigation and the national injunction on June 2, with partners. This brief reinforces our commitment to the US refugee resettlement system, the communities where we work, and the refugees who seek to rebuild their lives here in safety and freedom.
- Resource
- June 26, 2020