Tag Archives: Refugees

Refugees: Becoming Refuges of Hope

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Virginia

Yesterday (20 June) World Refugee Day 2018 came (& went), but the issues facing refugees are not something to contemplate just one day of the year. Imagine if conflict evicted your family (& you) from your home. Where no place … Continue reading →

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The Movie ‘All Saints’ – Uniting Hearts, Inspiring Hearts

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Virginia

After catching the trailer for “All Saints” before Valerian awhile back (a great flick BTW), I made a beeline to see this movie tonight. A closing church, refugees, drama and… John Corbett in the main role as Rev. Michael Spurlock, … Continue reading →

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World Refugee Day 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Virginia

20 June is World Refugee Day. There are over 65 million refugees and internally displaced people around the world today. Imagine if you had minutes to leave your home fleeing violence and bombs – what would you take with you? … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: World Refugee Day (20 June)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Virginia

Today the world recognizes the challenges faced by the 43.7 million people displaced from their homes by disasters & conflicts & traumatizing violence…  World Refugee Day comes once a year, but the refugees and internally displaced persons have often spent … Continue reading →

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OUTCASTS UNITED: Refugees, Soccer & a Small Town in Georgia

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Virginia

That’s right – GEORGIA.  Refugees relocated from all corners of the globe to Clarkston, Georgia.  For my international buddies, Georgia is located in our American SOUTH… folks tend to be set in their ways, so an influx of resettled refugees … Continue reading →

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