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Course Tour Guide
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In 2005...
About 21% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty (under $2.15/day). Source: World Bank
2.8 million people died of AIDS every year. 4.1 million people were newly infected with HIV, and 38.6 million were living with HIV. Source: CDC
Global mortality rate for children under 5 was about 60 for every 1,000 live births. Source: World Bank
25 million individuals were forcibly displaced, including 13 million refugees. Source: UNHCR
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Why Are So Many People on the Move?
People are displaced from their homes for many reasons, and often more than one at a time. The top factors that contribute to displacement are:
Conflict and violence
Persecution and human rights violations
Climate-related disasters
Economic collapse and governance failures
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In 2025, more than 65% of the world’s refugees came from just four countries: Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. Each person comes with their own story of hardship and resilience, and the echo of displacement can last for generations.
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Twenty years later, there are 122 million forcibly displaced people, including at least 38 million refugees. Source: UNHCR.
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People are displaced from their homes for many reasons, and often multiple ones. The top factors that contribute to displacement are:
- Conflict and violence
- Persecution and human rights violations
- Climate-related disasters
- Economic collapse and governance failures
Widespread economic collapse and the breakdown of essential governance in Afghanistan and Venezuela have driven millions from their homes. In both countries, persecution—whether political or ideological—has compounded these crises, forcing many to seek refuge beyond their borders.
In the Darfur region of Sudan, ongoing violence has forced communities from their land—some remain displaced within Sudan, others have crossed borders into countries like Chad. In South Sudan, prolonged flooding has destroyed homes and farmland, contributing to the internal displacement of over 1 million people.
In 2025, more than 65% of the world’s refugees came from just four countries: Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. Each person comes with their own story of hardship and resilience, and the echo of displacement can last for generations.
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Why Are So Many People on The Move?
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Who are the Displaced?
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In 2005...
About 21% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty (under $2.15/day).
2.8 million people died of AIDS every year. 4.1 million people were newly infected with HIV; 38.6 million were living with HIV.
Global mortality rate for children under 5 was about 60 for every 1,000 live births.
Global mortality rate for children under 5 was about 60 for every 1,000 live births.
In the past 20 years...
We've made progress in most of these areas:
The percentage of people living in extreme poverty has been lowered to single digits
The number of people dying of AIDS is now far below 1 million.
The child mortality rate has been cut almost in half.
These are all important, optimistic indicators that life is getting better for many people around the world.
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Twenty years later, there are 122 million forcibly displaced people, including at least 38 million refugees.
Let those numbers sink in for a moment.
About 1 in every 70 people on the planet have had to flee their homes with little hope of every returning.
Over 20 years, the number of displaced people has grown by almost 100 million.
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Twenty years later, there are 122 million forcibly displaced people, including at least 38 million refugees.
Let those numbers sink in for a moment.
About 1 in every 70 people on the planet have had to flee their homes with little hope of every returning.
Over 20 years, the number of displaced people has grown by almost 100 million.
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In South Sudan, a network of churches within a displaced persons camp of over 120,000 people came together, pooling their resources to serve the most vulnerable. They offered food, supplies, and solidarity. In a place marked by loss, the church became a channel of provision and dignity.
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In the U.S., small groups of five to ten church members, known as Good Neighbor Teams, are committed to walking alongside families affected by displacement. They advocate for their children, help them navigate daily life, and provide community. Through these teams, the church reveals a powerful truth: You are not alone. You are welcome. You belong here.
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And in the Democratic Republic of Congo, churches in post-conflict communities are rewriting old narratives. Leaders who once stood on opposite sides of tribal and denominational divides are coming together, united in their desire to restore peace and promote healing. Their witness reveals Christ as the true Prince of Peace.
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World Relief is proud to partner with people like you, and churches like yours, to boldy engage the world’s greatest crises. Which next step is best for you?
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Miriam: Internally Displaced Person (IDP)
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Current Location: North Kivu Province
When armed groups attacked her village in eastern DRC, Miriam fled with her three children. Though they never crossed a border, they can’t return home due to ongoing violence. Miriam is considered an internally displaced person (IDP).
Nabil: Refugee
Country of Origin: Syria
Current Location: Australia
After their neighborhood in Aleppo was bombed, Nabil’s family fled to Lebanon. Years later, they were resettled in Australia with official refugee status, which protects them from returning to conflict in Syria.
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Lucia: Asylum Seeker
Country of Origin: Venezuela
Current Location: Southern U.S.
Lucía fled Venezuela with her brother after political threats against their family. After waiting months in Mexico, she was granted temporary legal entry into the U.S. and now awaits a court hearing to seek asylum and long-term safety.
Ahmad: Humanitarian Parolee
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Current Location: Midwestern U.S.
Ahmad fled Afghanistan after threats due to his work with a U.S. organization. Evacuated in 2021, he entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole. While safe for now, he’s seeking legal pathways for permanent status for himself and his family.