Tomorrow is World Refugee Day. Yesterday the new statistics came out and the news is not good.
The numbers continue to move upward, now sitting just under 80 million (79.5) people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to human causes. Add a global pandemic, the continuing environmental challenges, and countries adopting policies and tactics to close opportunities for those who are most vulnerable and in desperate need of help.
I am grateful to serve with an organization where every day we get up looking to bring hope and help to those who are struggling to survive and recover from their forced displacement. In light of World Refugee Day, IAFR President Tom Albinson, has published a call to action, especially to the faith community. You can find it here.
In the midst of our challenges and difficulties, let us not forget those traveling the refugee highway.
World Refugee Day is a day set aside to remember the millions of people around the world who have been displaced due to persecution, war and conflict, and violence.