Will You Help Your New Neighbors?
The Number of Refugees in the World
Estimated Number of Refugees Resettled in Virginia October 2022 to September 2023
%
The percentage of the DC-area's population that are immigrants.
- 51% of worldwide refugees come from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Syria alone. 51%
Ukraine
5.7 Million
Afghanistan
5.7 Million
Syria
6.5 Million
%
Refugees in the U.S. lack basic literacy skills.
Many women are unable to take English classes due to lack of childcare.
%
Refugees are children.
After coming to the United States, refugees and asylums seekers often list English as their greatest need.
Without English, basic tasks that we take for granted–reading signs, communicating with neighbors, filling out job applications, or using public transit–are nearly impossible for refugees.
By learning English, they can connect with their community, increase their independence, and provide for their families. In classes at For the Nations DC, they also have the opportunity to hear stories from the Bible and build relationships with followers of Jesus.
Will you deliver help and hope to our new neighbors?