Where: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
What: The IAFR home office is located in Minneapolis. IAFR is consulting local churches and ministries reaching out to resettled refugees in the Twin Cities.
IAFR President, Tom Albinson, is often requested to speak at churches, universities and refugee related gatherings throughout the USA. Just let us know If you are interested in booking IAFR to speak in your area. Contact us now.
IAFR is an active member of the Refugee Highway Partnership, North America Region.
Context: The USA is the world's leading country of resettlement for refugees. It is also among the world's top 10 refugee hosting countries.*
Minnesota is a leading US state when it comes to the number of refugees being resettled into its communities. Its Somali, Liberian, Ethiopian, Eritrean and Hmong communities are among the largest in the USA.**
Churches in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are recognizing their mandate to welcome and reach out to these new arrivals - and discovering that the blessing is mutual.
More Information: Refugee Realities FAQ, BBC Country Profile | UNHCR | MN Department of Health