What is a refugee?

A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence; and has crossed an international border to seek safety.

Current Refugee Statistics

By May 2024, more than 120 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations. This includes:

  • 43.4 million refugees

  • 63.3 million internally displaced people

  • 6.9 million asylum seekers

  • 5.8 million people in need of international protection, a majority from Venezuela

    UNHCR Current Statistic

of refugees come from just 5 countries.

  • Venezuela, 6.2 million

  • Syrian Arab Republic, 6.0 million

  • Afghanistan, 5.8 million

  • Ukraine, 5.1 million

  • South Sudan, 2.3 million

    UNHCR Current Statistic

69%

Since the US has welcomed over 3 million refugees.

All 50 states receive refugees, with the highest percentage received by…

  • Texas, 9.8%

  • California 7.6%

  • New York, 6.2%

1975

Country Highlights

Syria

Syria is a country full of rich culture and history, and has been a part of many ancient civilizations dating back to the Sumerian city-states. It's capital, the Biblical city of Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Since 2011, Syria has been faced by civil war, making it one of the leading countries producing refugees. Many Syrian refugees now call California home, and are a part of our VOR family.

Join us in praying for healing and restoration in Syria today, and for those reestablishing their lives here in the US. 

Afghanistan

Afghanistan sits at the crossroads of Central and South Asia and is home to breathtaking landscapes, two major language groups, and over 5,000 years of history. Since 2021, over 6 million Afghans have been displaced from their homes, and over 100,000 have resettled here in the U.S. 

Let’s pray today for peace and restoration to come through the love of Jesus to Afghanistan, and to the refugees here in the US. To partner with us in our ministry to refugees from Afghanistan and all over the world, click the link in our bio.

Egypt

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, is the setting of several key Biblical events, and is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 

Even being a beautiful and culturally rich country, many Egyptians have sought asylum here in the U.S. due to political persecution, economic hardship, and religious discrimination. Egypt has the largest Christian population in the Middle East, and many endure discrimination and hardship because of their faith. 

Since Egyptian Asylum seekers often do not fit the narrow criteria for refugee status, they rely especially on churches and ministries like VOR as they resettle. Let’s pray today for the Egyptian nation to see more of the light of Christ, and for Egyptian families here in the states as they rebuild their lives.

“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.”

Deuteronomy 10:18

Contact Us

Want to get in touch with VOR? Fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you.

Location

622 North Gilbert Street, Anaheim California 92801

 

Contact

vor@vorservices.org
(657) 575-0854