Good News About Refugees

Celebrating the good being done for refugees and by refugees.

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Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

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Nonprofit invents modular playgrounds for kids in war zones: 'The children helped construct them'

The design was made in collaboration with Palestinian and Sudanese child refugees.

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A new global program asks kids to make art to 'fight division.' It's raised $750K for immigrants and refugees

Students Rebuild invites young people to make all kinds of art "as a force for empathy and unity.”

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Contrary to Trump's claims, immigrants create jobs in their communities. These Florida businesses are proof

Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens. But research tells a different story.

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Knitters create 'welcome blankets' for immigrants in project spanning the circumference of Earth

What started as an effort to cover the length of Trump’s original border wall in handmade blankets has become a global mission.

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Charlotte volunteers deliver hundreds of free grocery boxes to immigrant families fearing ICE raids

OurBridge for Kids paused afterschool programming with increased ICE presence, organizing a food drive in the meantime.

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For trans people looking to relocate to sanctuary states, these groups are a lifeline

Grassroots efforts help queer and transgender individuals resettle in sanctuary states across the country.

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15 Ideas To Celebrate World Refugee Day

June 20th is World Refugee Day! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, support, and learn from the global refugee community.

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Here's How You Can Help Migrant Communities Amid LA Protests

On the heels of widespread protests against the “unlawful” arrests of Los Angeles residents, here’s how you can get involved to support immigrant communities in California and beyond.

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Innovative machine recycles rubble into bricks to build homes for displaced Ukrainians

A single machine can make up to 8,000 bricks per day.

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Shipping container transformed into indoor farm that feeds immigrants for free: 'Forefront of innovative agriculture'

Food grown by Village Hydroponics is distributed among Nepali, Somali, Iraqi, Congolese, and Burundi communities.

12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day

More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.