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[1]: Refugee resettlement group furloughs most staff after Trump’s order
In 2017, Trump signed an executive order that indefinitely suspended the resettlement of Syrian refugees and paused the overall refugee resettlement program. It also instituted a temporary ban on refugees from seven majority-Muslim nations. That order was met with widespread outrage.
URL: https://www.inquirer.com/politics/christian-world-services-refugee-resettlement-donald-trump-20250203.html
[2]: RNS | Covering the world of religion.
Soerens said his group is also impacted by Trump’s executive order pausing foreign aid efforts, which halted work World Relief does abroad in partnership with local churches through an agreement …
URL: https://religionnews.com/2025/02/04/faith-based-refugee-groups-face-furloughs-after-trump-halts-program-and-refuses-to-reimburse-work/
[3]: faith groups aid CT refugee, immigrant program as fed funds cut
Trump paused Welcome Corps and the Reception and Placement Program last week as part of a flurry of executive orders, meaning that no new refugees can enter the country under those programs temporarily. IRIS had expected to continue providing support for refugees already in Connecticut for their first 90 days, according to Salem. However,she said it received a stop-work order through …
URL: https://www.ctinsider.com…you lie on the political spectrum, things are changing and they’re changing rapidly. And I think any time you have sort of uncertainties,people feel anxious about it,” said Megan Pruette,UNC School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry.
Experts suggest connecting with loved ones can help people feel more grounded, and having more family time with children can help ease any anxiety they are feeling. Warning signs to look out for include being more withdrawn or explosive.”If this kind of behavior goes on for longer, like two weeks or longer, then you might need to talk to a professional about it. I also just want to put a plug for if you’re ever having thoughts of hurting yourself or if you’re feeling really overwhelmed, there’s the mental health hotline, 988,” said Pruette.
CWS said it hopes to move forward with its “Crop Hunger Walk” which has raised more than $20,000 in the past.
“Now more than ever, we need supporters to stand with us and our refugee and immigrant neighbors here and around the world in the Triangle,” said Caldwell.
The Crop Hunger Walk will be held on March 23 in Durham.
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Interview: impact of Trump’s Policies on Refugee Resettlement
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- Interview: impact of Trump’s Policies on Refugee Resettlement
- Q: How has President Trump’s executive order pausing foreign aid efforts affected your organization’s work?
- Q: Can you elaborate on the financial implications of this pause for your organization?
- Q: How are faith-based refugee groups coping with these challenges?
- Q: What is the current status of refugee resettlement programs in the United States?
- Q: How can the community support organizations like yours during this challenging time?
- Q: What advice would you give to individuals feeling overwhelmed by the current situation?
In a recent interview, we sat down with Matthew Soerens, a representative from World Relief, to discuss the implications of President Trump’s executive orders on refugee resettlement and foreign aid. Here’s a detailed account of our conversation:
Q: How has President Trump’s executive order pausing foreign aid efforts affected your organization’s work?
Soerens: Our organization, World Relief, has been significantly impacted by the executive order that paused foreign aid efforts.This pause has halted our work abroad, which we conduct in partnership with local churches through an agreement. This includes vital programs that support refugees and displaced persons overseas.
Q: Can you elaborate on the financial implications of this pause for your organization?
Soerens: The pause in foreign aid has led to furloughs within our organization. We are facing financial strain because the Trump governance has refused to reimburse the work we have already done. This has put a significant strain on our resources and operational capacity.
Q: How are faith-based refugee groups coping with these challenges?
Soerens: Faith-based refugee groups are facing considerable challenges. Many are struggling with financial instability due to the halt in programs and the lack of reimbursement. This has led to furloughs and an uncertain future for many of our programs.
Q: What is the current status of refugee resettlement programs in the United States?
Soerens: President Trump has paused several key resettlement programs, including Welcome Corps and the Reception and Placement Program.This means that no new refugees can enter the country under these programs temporarily. Organizations like IRIS, which support refugees already in the U.S., have also received stop-work orders.
Q: How can the community support organizations like yours during this challenging time?
Soerens: Now more than ever, we need the support of our community. Events like the “Crop Hunger Walk,” which has raised over $20,000 in the past,are crucial. These walks and other forms of support help us continue our mission to aid refugees and immigrants.
Q: What advice would you give to individuals feeling overwhelmed by the current situation?
Soerens: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, its significant to seek help. Uncertainties can be stressful,and prolonged periods of uncertainty,like two weeks or longer,may require professional assistance. I would also like to highlight the mental health hotline, 988, for anyone having thoughts of hurting themselves or feeling really overwhelmed.
For more details on the impact of these policies, you can read the articles from the Inquirer and Religion news Service.
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