August 26, 2025 | How Churches Can Still Protect Vulnerable Afghans


Your church can help sponsor an Afghan family and bring them to safety to restart their lives!

As our nation continues to navigate complex immigration policies, churches have a unique opportunity to offer hope and practical assistance to Afghans both here in the United States and to those still waiting to arrive.  

Gain practical insights from leaders and practitioners highly engaged in creating welcome and belonging for Afghans restarting their lives. Learn how your church can be the hands and feet of Jesus through actionable steps from advocacy to private sponsorship.

Sponsor an Afghan family and bring them to safety to restart their lives!

Click HERE to set up a 15-minute consultation.

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March 6, 2025 | Updates about Welcome Corps & SIV Urgency

This is the replay of a meeting with Welcome Corps Private Sponsorship Groups recruited through World Relief. Hear important updates and follow-up resources and opportunities.

Relevant links from today's call:

  1. Announcement from Community Sponsorship Hub with updates about Welcome Corps and potential next steps
  2. About the travel ban of Afghan SIVs
  3. Churches of Welcome resources
  4. Questions & FAQ coming soon...

Next Steps

Talk next steps for your group

Matt Peace, Church Partnerships Manager

If you need someone from World Relief to process with you and your group the latest news about Welcome Corps and what's next for your sponsorship group, reach out to Matt.

Get resources for your church

Scott Reitz, Church Partnerships Coordinator

If your group or church leaders would like to explore coaching and support, connect with Scott Reitz. We have ministry resources available for you to learn how to welcome well and to create spaces of belonging.

Start a conversation with your network

Daniel Yang, National Director

If you're passionate about inviting other churches and organizations into this conversation of creating welcome and belonging, connect with Daniel. World Relief can help you think through events and other vision casting opportunities.