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Empowering Refugees to
Thrive
WHO ARE REFUGEES?
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the official definition of a refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war, or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so. War and ethnic, tribal and religious violence are leading causes of refugees fleeing their countries.
New Neighbors
A Story of Strength
Hear from a refugee family who was resettled in Salem and served by the work of Salem For Refugees and the support of a welcoming community.
2,000
Refugees Served
250
Volunteers
12
Languages Represented On Staff
10,000+
Volunteer Hours
Salem For Refugees is an affiliate of World Relief.
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