We celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20th to draw attention to the plight of the millions of refugees who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to various forms of conflict, violence, and persecution. Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) champions a clear message of compassion and solidarity for refugees, and we have the...
Category: Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services
The Farhan Family’s Story: A Journey to Safety
Fleeing Danger “Our life [in Syria] was very good for us; we [were] very comfortable – my husband and my two small children,” said Adelmira Farhan.* “But the war started and we were forced to leave the country.” In 2014, Adelmira and her husband, Amar, fled Syria with their two children. They applied to seek...