What are refugees?
There are over 14 million refugees and millions more forcibly displaced persons in the world today. These uprooted individuals have been referred to as "ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances."
They are men, women and children of all ages with women and children being among the largest categories. Refugees and displaced persons are uprooted because of persecution related to their race, religion, politics or membership in a social group. In recent years, significant numbers of refugees have come from countries where churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion are present.
While some of the uprooted may return home, many languish in poor and unstable countries or, through desperation, come unannounced to our shores seeking protection. Most can never go home and need resettlement in the United States if they are ever to be safe and free.
