This collection discusses the background and Churchwide humanitarian response to the plight of refugees from war, civil unrest, or armed conflict. Need for food, shelter, childcare, and hope are met and demonstrated in places like Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and parts of Africa.

Fatou, a refugee from Ivory Coast, and Toni share a love for cross-country running and develop a friendship far beyond the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

Be a Sincere Friend

Brothers and sisters in regions of Africa describe the desperate fight of war in the Congo and Kenya and their search for a safe place. They find belonging and support as refugees among Latter-day Saints.

Christlike Service to Refugees

When Antoinette was a young girl, her parents taught her to take care of those in need by giving them food and a place to stay. Her father told her that some day she should open a free restaurant for the hungry.

Feeding the Refugees in Beirut

Dr. Nemam is a native of Kurdistan, a land torn apart by war. She was working in Sweden when she heard news that her people were suffering, so she decided to return and offer any help she could.

Giving All for Refugees in Kurdistan

“We are not perfect, but we love helping others, because we know this is an emergency, and people in hard situations should show who they really are and be good to one another,” says the mayor.

Helping Refugees in Iraq – The Mayor of Howesk

Helping a young refugee from the Ivory Coast leads to a blessed friendship for two women.

I Was a Stranger: Love One Another

Milan and her daughters are refugees from Bhutan. Michelle and her family meet them and invite them over to cook dinner together and learn about each other’s culture.

I Was a Stranger—Invite a Refugee to Dinner

A short video outlining the the church's humanitarian response to the early days of the Syrian refugee crisis.

LDS Charities Syrian Response 2013

Refugees who fled from violence in Syria to peace in Lebanon are still facing serious challenges. There are no jobs for the adults and no schools for the children. Many are going without daily necessities.

Providing for the Refugees in Lebanon

This moment does not define the refugees, but our response will help define us.

Refuge from the Storm

A relief society decides to heed the call from the first presidency to help refugees by throwing a refugee mother a baby shower.

Refugee Baby Shower: Giving One Family a New Start – Give Back by Mormon Channel

Refugees from Mosul in Northern Iraq were given a place to live when two brothers gave up their houses to 23 families.

Rescuing Refugees in Kurdistan

A local Boy Scout troop teamed up with the IRC to build bikes for refugees in need of better transportation. It turned out to be a bonding experience that the boys would never forget.

Scout Troop Learns that Helping Refugees is as Easy as Riding a Bike - Give Back By Mormon Channel

With millions impacted by the Syrian civil war that broke out in 2011 many have fled for safety and refuge. Watch and listen to Nadia’s story; A 12 year old Syrian refugee child, who while fleeing Syria, was shot in the back and paralyzed.

Syrian Refugee - “The moment I was shot I knew I would never walk again”

The Welcome to America project is a nonprofit in Phoenix that brings donated goods to refugees’ homes and helps them start their new lives. 

Welcome to America: Giving Refugees New Hope with Household Goods

Latter-Day Saints were forced from Missouri, citizens of Quincy, Illinois offered refuge, as reflected in the writings and experiences of Elizabeth Haven Barlow.

When We Were Strangers

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