Born across the world.
Escaped from danger.
Now your neighbor.
Refugees are people who have fled their country of origin and who cannot return to their home due to
fear of persecution
based on their race, religion, ethnic group, or membership in a particular social or political group.
Expected refugee arrivals in Dallas, TX for 2024
This map highlights the countries of origin of many of the world’s refugees.
Dallas also welcomes refugees from many nations
| Afghanistan | Honduras | Rwanda |
| Cameroon | Iran | Senegal |
| Central African Republic | Iraq | Somalia |
| Columbia | Libya | South Sudan |
| Dem. Rep. Congo | Myanmar (Burma) | Sudan |
| El Salvador | Nepal | Syria |
| Eritrea | Nicaragua | Ukraine |
| Ethiopia | Pakistan | Venezuela |
| Guatemala | Russia | Yemen |
The number of refugees in the world.
The number of refugees resettled in Texas since 2013.
%
Over half the world's refugees are women & children.
The United States regularly takes in more refugees for permanent resettlement than all other countries in the world.
Refugees living in America are legal residents invited by the government to live and work permanently in the US.
Refugees only receive personal help from the government and other organizations working with the government for a few months, but continue to need help with English, job skills, and other life skills for much longer.
Refugees are our neighbors.
Will you help them?
Testimonials
Read about and be encouraged by stories from some of our students at For the Nations!
Yodit
T Khai
Zahrah
Ruqayah
Amal
Malou
Sources
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Texas Department of State Health Services Refugee Health Program