World Relief

When Claudine Mutoni was living in a refugee camp in Rwanda, she believed something better was still possible.

Today, she has a steady job, her own car and bigger dreams still ahead.
After arriving in Appleton, Wisconsin, Claudine connected with World Relief Wisconsin employment specialist Chrisanna Barricklow. She recently celebrated her one-year work anniversary at Vestis, where 19 of 63 employees have been placed through World Relief Wisconsin — nearly 30% of the workforce.

For Claudine, this job means stability and the freedom to dream bigger. She wants to go back to school, build a business career and one day open a restaurant serving traditional African dishes.

"The first time I met Chrisanna, she came to my house and welcomed me," Claudine said. "She asked about my education and helped me get a job."

That's what walking alongside someone looks like. And that's what believing in more looks like.

36.4 million refugees are believing for something better. Will you believe with them? 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vh494A

“Juntos” means together. But in Mateo’s story, it meant even more than that.

It meant pastors answering late-night phone calls.
Churches opening their doors without hesitation.
Communities crossing state lines to remind one frightened family they were not alone.

Juntos is more than from a distance. It is solidarity. A shared commitment to carry burdens together and create communities where dignity, compassion and belonging flourish.

This is the kind of welcome the church is called to embody.

At World Relief, we believe in more than survival for refugees and other immigrants rebuilding their lives.

We believe in belonging.
In flourishing.
In communities shaped by the love of Christ.
Because flourishing happens juntos.

Read more of Mateo’s story at the link: https://bit.ly/4urdabe