Catch up on the latest news from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
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Every week, we catch you up on what's new at LIRS—from upcoming events to media appearances, important immigration updates, and more.
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A Hero's Story
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Hussain Kazimi came to the United States in 2014 on a Special Immigrant Visa after serving the U.S. mission in Afghanistan as a translator. During his 10 years of service, he faced unimaginable danger, but he was able to make it out and start a new life in the United States. As the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan allies like Hussain are at grave risk.
Learn more about how you can help at lirs.org/afghanallies ([link removed]) .
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On Tuesday, LIRS CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah appeared on "Here and Now" to discuss the recent announcement that approximately 2,500 of our Afghan allies will be brought to Virginia's Ft. Lee—and address the thousands still left behind.
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TAKE ACTION TODAY! Make your voice heard and urge the administration to provide urgent humanitarian protection and evacuation for our Afghan allies who have put their lives on the line for our country.
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“We are grateful the first group of our allies and their families will be brought safely to Fort Lee, and we look forward to welcoming them into our communities as neighbors and friends as they begin their new lives in the United States. At the same time, however, we are deeply concerned for our allies who remain in grave danger in Afghanistan, uncertain of their fate."
Read our statement with the Evacuate Our Allies coalition. ([link removed])
Earlier this week, LIRS North Dakota held a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the Islamic community of Fargo, paying special attention to cultural practices to encourage participation. The clinic was held at the site of the city's annual Eid celebration.
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On August 3, join hundreds of families, congregations, and communities across the country to learn about the history and culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During this webinar, we will kick off Gather: DRC through an evening of worship, food, art, and music!
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