Shadi's story of welcome is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, but it should also serve as a call to action. Together, we can create an America that truly embodies the values of compassion, acceptance, and justice for all.

Our U.S. welcome program is laying the groundwork to scale community sponsorship of LGBTQ refugees to the United States by working to make the new welcome corps program pathway accessible to LGBTQ refugees on an equitable basis. Refuge America is partnering with the U.S. government and resettlement agencies to welcome LGBTQ refugees.

Refuge America is delighted to announce the addition of three exceptional individuals to our esteemed Board of Directors. These new appointments mark an important milestone in our organization's mission to advocate for asylum pathways and provide comprehensive support through our Welcoming program for LGBTQI+ refugees.

In 1980, the United States congress passed the Refugee Act of 1980, which established a framework for granting protection to individuals fleeing persecution and seeking safety at the country's borders. Since then, the global refugee crisis has escalated, presenting new challenges and necessitating the development of innovative solutions.