Advocate for refugees and immigrants

Inspired by our faith, we believe refugees and immigrants deserve to be loved, connected, and safe.
70 million people

Who are refugees?

The number of people displaced around the world—70 million—is greater than the combined populations of California and Texas. And children, who comprise about 30% of the world’s population, account for half of the world’s refugees.

Tools to help you advocate

Download our free resources for all the talking points, data, and strategies you'll need for your advocacy efforts.

Impact of family separation and detention at the border

The U.S. government estimates that 2,737 children were separated from their families during the implementation of the zero tolerance policy.

FAQs about unaccompanied children

Family and community-based care ensure that children who have fled for their lives are cared for, kept safe, and quickly reunified with their families.

Alternatives to immigration detention

Community-based alternatives to detention are proven to be safer, less expensive, and more effective.

Advocacy Alert!

Protect the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program

Over the last 40 years, the U.S. has resettled an average of 95,000 refugees annually. Now, some White House advisers are recommending that the presidential determination for refugee resettlement in FY20 be set at zero, effectively shutting down the resettlement program.

While this is not a final decision, we are deeply concerned with the impact it would have on refugees. Ask the White House to support the resettlement of refugee children and families.

Sample Script

The journey of an unaccompanied refugee minor

Children and families from Central America are fleeing to the United States from some of the most violent countries in the world. We must continue to seek solutions that address the root causes of these issues without neglecting those who have fallen victim to broken systems at home and at our border.

- Chris Palusky, CEO

Resources you can rely on

You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs curated for you to use in your advocacy efforts.

venezuelan mother holds her toddler son as they cross into safety in Colombia

This is the place people need us most

Chris Palusky shares the message at the heart of Bethany’s work: being the hands and feet of Christ for those who are most in need.

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the large, metal wall dividing the border between mexico and U.S.

My view from the U.S.-Mexico border

Rossy reflects on her visit to Tijuana, noting that children are especially vulnerable to human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse because of their age.

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Recent articles about refugees

Christian agencies fight for migrant kids' right to play

Bethany Christian Services pledges to keep recreation and education offerings for unaccompanied minors in its care, even if federal funding goes away.

Chart shows staggering rise of displaced people in the world

As of 2017, more people have been forced by violence and conflict to flee their homes than live in the U.K. or France. The crisis is the worst its been since World War II, and it's not getting better.

The youngest child separated from his family at the border

Baby Constantin spent five months of his first year in a foster home. His family got a painful look at America’s experiment with family separation as an immigration policy.

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