by Refugee Hope Partners | Nov 20, 2025 | Stories
“A new culture, country, people, and language. It’s really hard to know what kind of future you’re going to face…we found great help and friendship with RHP.” – Rahim, RHP Neighbor Finding Refuge in Raleigh When Rahim and Laila* fled Afghanistan in...
by Carsyn Gilmore | Oct 28, 2025 | Stories
Volunteers are essential to helping our programs flourish at Refugee Hope Partners. For one volunteer, Anne, her desire to serve began within the walls of Holy Trinity Church. Over time, she felt God nudging her toward something more — a call to love and serve others...
by Refugee Hope Partners | Aug 18, 2025 | Stories
Written by Kelsey Vensk, Youth Academic Support Coordinator. Rana steps off the bus on her first day of 6th grade and takes a deep breath. She looks down at the schedule in her hands and starts to worry as her thoughts spiral: “There are so many classes. What if I...
by Refugee Hope Partners | Apr 18, 2025 | Resources, Stories
We’re grateful for the opportunities to advocate for our neighbors though local and national news outlets – many who are helping shed light on the urgent and heartbreaking reality some of our Afghan neighbors are facing after receiving notices to leave the U.S....
by Refugee Hope Partners | Nov 21, 2024 | Stories
13 years into the Syrian civil war, it is difficult to comprehend the depth of suffering our Syrian neighbors have endured. If you were one of the less than 1% of refugees given the opportunity to be resettled in a new country after being forced to flee your home, how...
by Refugee Hope Partners | Nov 13, 2024 | Stories
As Refugee Hope Partner’s 5th annual Fall Retreat drew to a close, it wasn’t unusual to find frozen peas plopped on heads, scattered around the gaga pit, or even being munched on by students and leaders. This playful nod to the weekend’s theme, Jesus is our Peace,...
