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IAFR Publications
These publications are created to help facilitate informed conversation about refugee realities in our world today. They are free to download and distribute under the condition that they remain unchanged from their original form and are not edited or changed in any way. Learn more by clicking on the tabs below.
Introduction to IAFR
A quick introduction to the mission and work of IAFR designed to print on a single page (front and back).
Overview of IAFR
Introductory booklet featuring powerful photos and a brief overview of the ministry of IAFR.
Contents:
- Looking for the gaps
- Strengthening ministry networks
- A mission of recovery
- Overview of IAFR ministry locations
- Training and consulting ministry
- Helping a family recover
- Listing of special projects
- Listing of IAFR Board of Directors
Version: 2016
Refugee Realities FAQ (2018)
Be well informed. Discover the answers to frequently asked questions about refugee realities in the world today. How many forcibly displaced people (FDP) are in the world? How many refugees are in the world? What countries host the most refugees? How many refugees are children? ...and much more.
Version: 6/2018
The Continuum of Response - The Work of IAFR
The response to humanitarian crisis requires more than the services of emergency relief agencies. See how IAFR's committment to long-term recovery work is helping refugees recover from displacement and rebuild their lives. 1 page document with graphic.
The Work of Jonathan
Learn what it means to help refugees find hope in God from an oft overlooked passage in Scripture. 2 pages.
Three Dimensional Thinking
A thought-provoking article related to responding to the global refugee crisis. Considerations related to national security are but 1 of 3 important dimensions of the global refugee crisis. As we seek solutions to the growing problem of forced displacement in the world, we need to also consider our commitment to Universal Human Rights and our divine mandate to love refugees. 1.5 pages.
Terminology of Forced Displacement
Get an understanding of important terms associated with forced displacement.
- Refugees
- Asylum Seekers
- Undeclared Asylum Seekers
- Internally Displaced Persons
Refugee Resettlement and National Security
This paper explores how an efficient and generous refugee resettlement program can strengthen national security and offer hope to the global refugee crisis. 3 pages.
Justice and Compassion - Responding to the Refugee Crisis
Responding to the global refugee crisis This paper explores how we can respond to the global refugee crisis in ways that are both just and compassionate. 10 pages.
Refugees in the Bible
From beginning to end, Scripture is filled with stories of forcibly displaced people. This handout lists some well-known people in the Bible that spent time on the Refugee Highway. Explore and discuss biblical passages telling stories of forcible displacement.
Why Should Christians Be Concerned About Refugees?
This 1 page resource presents compelling biblical reasons why Christians need to be concerned about refugees in the world.
Excerpt: "From the divine banishment of Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:23,24) to the final book of the Bible penned by John while in exile on the island of Patmos, stories of forced displacement run throughout Scripture."
What Local Church Leaders Can Do
This 3 page resource is written with local church leaders in mind and offers several ways that they can integrate awareness of our divine mandate to love the foreigner within their community of faith. Each suggestion includes recommended resources to empower church leaders and members. Examples: Get informed re: refugee realities Get informed re: biblical perspective Invite a guest speaker. ...and several more suggestions.
10 Myths Concerning Refugees
There are a lot of false assumptions and myths going around concerning refugees. We've responded to 10 of the most common myths on this straight-to-the-point 1 page resource.
Myth 1: There are plenty of countries in which refugees can find refuge.
Myth 2: Most of the world's refugees are found in Western nations.
Myth 3: Most refugees are eventually resettled to another country.
...and 7 more!
10 Ways to Pray for Refugees
It isn't always easy to know how to begin praying for forcibly displaced people. This 2 page resource offers 10 suggested prayer points to help us get started. Each suggestion includes a brief description.
Examples:
- Pray for their essential needs.
- Pray for peacemakers and peace.
- Pray for healing and security.
...and 7 more suggestions.
10 Ways We Can Help Refugees
Everyone can make a difference in the life of a refugee. But it isn't always easy to know where to begin. This 2 page resource is written with this in mind and offers 10 ways to consider getting started. Each suggestion includes a brief description.
The State of the Refugee Highway
This 4 page document is taken from the speech by Tom Albinson to the North American Roundtable of the Refugee Highway Partnership on 22 July 2015. Tom outlines the sobering realities related to forcible displacement in our world before offering reasons to not lose heart as we seek the welfare and protection of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people.
Best Practices in Refugee Ministry
Originally drafted in 2001 at a Global Consultation of the Refugee Highway convened by World Evangelical Alliance in Izmir, Turkey, these “Refugee Ministry Best Practices” have proven their worth in helping churches, agencies and individuals serving refugees over the years. Refugee Ministry Best Practices have been widely circulated by the Refugee Highway Partnership. This version of Best Practices has been slightly updated and edited by IAFR.
Christian Witness in a Multi Religious World
This important resource is the fruit of a diverse and international group of Christian leaders as they consider what helpful Christian Witness looks like in our world today.
Welcoming the Stranger - Affirmations for Faith Leaders
At the request of UNHCR, a coalition of faith‐based humanitarian organizations and academic institutions (including HIAS, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Jesuit Refugee Service, Lutheran World Federation, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Religions for Peace, University of Vienna Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology, World Council of Churches, World Evangelical Alliance and World Vision International) drafted “Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders.”
The Affirmations, which have been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Russian and Spanish, inspire leaders of all faiths to “welcome the stranger” with dignity, respect and loving support. Faith groups around the world are encouraged to use the Affirmations and supporting resources as practical tools to foster support for refugees and other displaced people in their communities.
A Faith Sensitive Humanitarian Response
This 80 page book was developed to offer guidance to secular and faith-based organisations serving forcibly displaced people. The book highlights some of the important contributions of faith and faith-based communities in humanitarian response, while also noting some of the challenges secular NGOs consider when partnering with faith-based organisations and communities. Valuable insights for both secular and faith-based organisations serving in humanitarian space.
IAFR Multi Media
Take your time as you absorb these eyeopening realities and perspectives related to forcibly displaced people in our world. As you watch, invite God to share his heart for the alien with you. Pray for God to help them. Ask God how he might want to use you to make a difference in their lives. Click here to view more IAFR media on our VIMEO Channel.
Books & Videos
IAFR is always on the lookout for books and films dealing with issues related to forced migration. The best ones make our book and video recommendation lists. Viewer discretion advised. Each book and video is linked to an online source from which they can be ordered. The order in which they are listed does not reflect preference or rating.
The Displaced
Outcasts United
What is the What
Refugee for Life
Making Room
Human Flow
The Good Lie
Rain in a Dry Land
Kite Runner
Helpful Links
We are always looking for helpful refugee ministry related resources, agencies and connections. We've listed some of them below. Click on a link below to learn more.
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The Refugee Highway Partnership | A Christian network of people, churches and agencies serving refugees
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | The UN Refugee Agency
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Available in multiple languages
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The Refugee Convention | The document informing the work of UNHCR and the responsibilities of signatory nations
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IRIN News | Humanitarian and Development news and reports
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Forced Migration Review | A free quarterly resource from the Refugees Studies Centre of Oxford University
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Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre | Resources related to Internally Displaced People (IDP)
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RefWorld | An extensive refugee resource from the UN
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RefUnite | Helping refugees reconnect with family
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ImmiHelp.com | A clearing house of helpful forms and information.
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US Application for Asylum | Official form and instructions
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US Guide to Being Granted Asylum | Official website of USCIS
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WorkPermit.com | Assistance with obtaining work permits in many countries
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Refugee Council Online | UK refugee and asylum seeker information and assistance
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Library of Human Rights | Extensive human rights documentation and information