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Through this fund, you will join with millions of people to change the world by helping to provide critical services to refugees. Your contributions go directly to supporting real and meaningful work around the world, such as microfinance programs, training programs that foster entrepreneurship, business-building programs, asset recovery and protection services, and income and growth investment packages.
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Dilsa Sanchez (HIAS) plays with a migrant child during a group conversation inside the Hias support tent in the Migration reception center of Lajas Blancas, Darien province, Panama. July 31, 2023.

Standing with refugees: five charities making a difference 

In a world where crises and conflicts continue to displace millions, the plight of refugees remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. World Refugee Day, observed on June 20, is a global call to action; a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees worldwide. This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to support those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a better future.  At Global Impact, we are proud to highlight and support organizations that are making a significant...
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  • Charity: Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee)
  • Country: Rwanda
  • Photo Credit: Nyabiheke & Mahama Camps/Rwanda/Alight

  • Charity: HIAS
  • Country: Ukraine
  • Photo Credit: Paula Bronstein / HIAS / Ukraine

  • Charity: International Rescue Committee
  • Photo Credit: Martha Tadesse for the IRC

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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE: Meet Prince: Huruma Clothing Co.
Prince, a Ugandan refugee, found a new home in San Diego back in 2010 with assistance from the IRC. Embracing his fresh start in California, Prince was driven to make a difference. He founded a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children in Ugandan refugee camps, which he once called home. Recognizing the potential to make a lasting, positive impact by offering training and jobs, especially to single mothers, he founded Huruma Clothing Co. in 2019 with his business partner, John Bernard. Huruma Clothing Co. is a socially responsible small business that sells imported clothing made by refugee women in Uganda. Huruma offers a range of stylish products, including bomber jackets, hats, bags, and shirts, that embody the vibrant cultural legacy of African textiles. Initially, Prince and his business partner sold Huruma clothing products exclusively at farmers’ markets and pop-ups in San Diego. With support from the IRC, they have steadily...
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