Learn about refugees and immigrants
Who are refugees?
Refugees are escaping from, or have a well-founded fear of, persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or inclusion in a certain social group if they stay in their home countries.
40% of refugees
In 2019, 40% of the 79.5 million displaced people in the world were children.
100 million
In June 2022, the United Nations announced that 100 million people had been forced from their homes around the world—a record number.
8 U.S. federal government agencies
Refugees are the most thoroughly screened people who enter the U.S., and part of the resettlement process involves screening by eight U.S. government agencies.

Welcoming refugees
Refugees need what we all need: basic resources, healthy relationships, and sustainable work. But to successfully transition to a new place, they need advocates who walk alongside them to offer critical support.
Together, we can help refugees live a full life, contribute to our communities, and become self-sufficient.
When refugees lack support, they’re forced to fend for themselves in a nation they know little about. And that’s hard for anyone. But when they’re connected to resources, employment opportunities, and programs that meet basic needs, everything changes.
Bethany's Refugee Report
Our report finds that the long-term displacement crisis, made worse by violence, persecution, and the COVID-19 pandemic, has disproportionately affected children. As many as 34 million of the world’s children are currently displaced without a permanent home.
How we help
We guide, advocate, protect, and support refugees in key resettlement locations around the globe, including the U.S.
Refugee Resettlement
For the first three to six months after a refugee arrives in the U.S., we collaborate with volunteers, churches, schools, and service providers to ensure refugees thrive in the U.S. We prepare housing, provide case management and employment services, offer cultural orientation, and assist with school enrollment.
Refugee Employment
Having a job helps each of us find purpose. For refugees, a job also brings stability. We help refugees successfully enter the workforce and advance their career.
Refugee Foster Care
Refugee families are sometimes separated due to death, illness, or imprisonment. When family reunification isn't possible, children are considered unaccompanied minors. For these children, the best option is to be cared for by a foster care family.
Other Services
After refugees resettle in the U.S., we provide post-resettlement case management, medical case management, English language classes, extended cultural orientation classes, counseling services, and services to survivors of trafficking and torture.
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Empowering refugees to thrive in the U.S.
Resources you can rely on
You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs designed to help you and your family thrive.
My foster mom welcomed me and gave me hope
After escaping gang violence in El Salvador, a refugee teen found safety, hope, and a welcoming foster mom in the U.S.
How do refugees get resettled in the U.S.?
Refugees entering the U.S. have endured a long, difficult journey. They need our help.
140 million reasons to help
Today, 140 million kids don't have a permanent home. To us, that's simply unacceptable.
Together, we can change the world through family.