2025 was a year marked by both tremendous challenges and unexpected triumphs. In these unprecedented times, two facts remain unchanged: we are stronger together, and our work of welcome WILL continue! Check out our Top 10 photos of 2025. ⬇️

From my family to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, another holiday, or simply taking time to rest and reconnect, I hope this season brings you peace, joy, and a fresh start for the year ahead. 📸: JAX Photography

There’s nothing like the energy of Hope for the Holidays at Global Refuge HQ! From holiday cards to packing Neighbor Kits, it was a joy to come together with colleagues, supporters, & neighbors in service of the refugee families we serve. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 📸 Marlayna Photography

ICYMI: Enough is enough. For nearly a year, refugees & other immigrants have been relentlessly targeted—their lives used to justify a cruel agenda of de-documentation & deportation. We refuse to accept this escalating harm. We stand firmly in solidarity with our newest neighbors. Full statement. ⬇️

The administration is once again using the language of security to justify blanket exclusions that punish entire populations, rather than utilizing individualized, evidence-based screening. Full statement from Global Refuge: bit.ly/3L7k9op

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to every single person, community group, and congregation that showed up and supported @globalrefuge.bsky.social on Giving Tuesday! I am continuously inspired by this generous community—our work of welcome is made possible by each and every one of you!

@krishvignarajah.bsky.social joins The Weekend: Primetime and describes the latest immigration moves by the Trump Administration as trying to "manufacture deportability at scale."

Joined @cfcolemanjr.bsky.social to discuss immigration restrictions, many of which were underway before the tragic shooting in DC. What’s new and deeply troubling is the attempt to retroactively tie them to one heinous crime and cast suspicion on entire nationalities – including Afghan allies.

Please join my friend @cfcolemanjr.bsky.social on ‘Velshi’ 10a-12p w/ @bradmossesq.bsky.social @krishvignarajah.bsky.social Julie Carlson @kierstenwhite.bsky.social #Velshi 2/2

Skip the mad dash of Black Friday and give the gift of welcome! We just launched our Global Refuge Gift Guide, a resource that allows you to fill the specific, tangible needs of the refugee and other immigrant families we serve. 👇🏽

Grateful beyond words for family, for community, and for the everyday acts of kindness that hold us together. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

As someone that has navigated my fair share of food fights (aka dinner table immigration conversations), I know that these difficult discussions can pave the way for thoughtful dialogue. Check out our new Global Refuge conversation guide to help prepare you for productive conversations. 👇🏽

As we face this moment of uncertainty, our commitment remains the same: to stand with those seeking safety, to uphold the principles of due process, and to ensure that our nation’s promise of protection endures. Read our full @globalrefuge.bsky.social statement. ⬇️

The delectable spread at our Global Refuge potluck did not disappoint! 👏🏽 I love this season of gatherings & the conversations over pumpkin muffins were as sweet as can be. I’m deeply grateful to work alongside so many creative, passionate colleagues (and chefs)! 🍽️❤️

It's that time of year! ✨ One of my favorite @globalrefuge.bsky.social initiatives is Hope for the Holidays, an annual card-writing campaign that shares messages of warm welcome with refugees and other immigrants that may be feeling uncertain this holiday season. 💓 Learn more: globalrefuge.org/hope

This #VeteransDay, we commemorate those that have served our country, including the many refugee and other immigrant servicepeople that risk their lives for the ideals that built the United States: freedom, opportunity, and democracy.

What message are we sending when Afghan allies, Venezuelan dissidents and Rohingya genocide survivors are pushed aside while others leap the line? My new @msnbc.com op-ed on the WH’s record-low refugee cap — an attempt to redefine who’s worthy of protection. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/rc...

This government shutdown is now officially the longest in U.S. history. Despite claims to the contrary, it’s not about “free healthcare for undocumented immigrants.” That’s just not how the law works — and it’s time to get the facts straight.

Afghan women’s rights activists. Venezuelan dissidents. Congolese families. Persecuted religious minorities. These are just a few of the vulnerable populations who will be left in harm’s way by the record-low refugee cap. My thanks to CNN for this important conversation. 👇

From thoughtful discussions on faith partnerships to packing Neighbor Kits for new neighbors, our Board gathered in Baltimore with hearts for service. Grateful for leaders who make compassion our compass.

I can’t believe it has been a full year since I delivered my first TEDx talk! While a lot may have changed in the past year, this message continues to ring true: Immigration is America’s superpower. ➡️ Watch: https://bit.ly/3Yx0L6W #immigrantstrong #refugeeswelcome #tedx

The Maryland Women’s Small Business Celebration was full of reminders that leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about impact, and every woman in that room is driving change in her own way. Here’s to more women leading, mentoring, and building together!

While I thought I understood “soft power” from my time at the State Department, it was inside the East Wing that I witnessed its transformational impact here at home, a place where First Ladies worked to lift up our nation's ideals in their own unique ways.

I worked in the East Wing under First Lady Michelle Obama. When I saw excavators tearing down those hallowed halls, it felt like a physical blow. Like so many Americans, it pains me to think that we’re replacing a workshop for public service with a gilded gold luxury ballroom.

This October, I’m reflecting on an issue deeply personal to me Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️ This month is about more than pink ribbons, it’s about strength, solidarity, and hope. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I know the power of awareness, early detection, and community support.

Grateful to join WYPR to talk about the forthcoming annual refugee admissions cap — reported to be just 7,500, the lowest figure in the refugee program’s 45-year history. www.wypr.org/show/midday/...

🇦🇫 Thousands of Afghan allies who stood beside U.S. forces are still waiting for the safety they were promised. 🤝 The Enduring Welcome Act (HR 4995) would protect and continue this vital resettlement work.

Congrats to Omar Yaghi, a Palestinian refugee who just won the Nobel Prize in chemistry! Yaghi’s story highlights the contributions of refugees and other immigrants 🌍, who’ve won 40% of all Nobel Prizes awarded to Americans since 2000.🏅 www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemi...

“We’re hearing from Afghan women’s rights activists, Venezuelan political dissidents, Congolese families, persecuted Christians, & other religious minorities, all of whom now fear there is no room left for them in a system they trusted.” - @krishvignarajah.bsky.social Full statement: bit.ly/4nEml51

NEW from @apnews.com - U.S. refugee cap may be set as low as 7,500. “This would be a monumental shift in U.S. refugee policy, not just in terms of reducing admissions, but also in terms of disproportionately privileging one group over every other,” - @krishvignarajah.bsky.social 📰 bit.ly/3KAvpsY

🌍 September 28th marks World Day of Migrants and Refugees, a day recognized by the Catholic Church and faith communities worldwide.

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, I'm sharing the facts -    MYTH: Refugees and immigrants are voting illegally in the United States. ❌ Disinformation and hateful rhetoric about immigrants and refugees are everywhere. Don’t believe what you read in the comments. Get the facts. ✔️

Will you support #Ride4Refuge and help us raise $30,000 for our Community Culture Garden, a place of hope and healing for refugees in Fargo-Moorhead? 🥳🚲🌱 Learn more and give today at globalrefuge.org/ride4refuge 🔗 @krishvignarajah.bsky.social#Ride4Refuge #RefugeesWelcome #FargoMoorhead

A record high 231 Fortune 500 companies in 2025 were founded by immigrants or children of immigrants. These companies generated $8.6 trillion in revenue and employ over 15.4 million people. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/fortu...

Behind every rollback of refugee resettlement, TPS, or humanitarian parole is a child, a parent, a family losing hope — despite having complied with every rule. I joined NPR/WAMU’s 1A to share why these protections matter, and why dismantling them harms us all. the1a.org/segments/the...

Wishing you and your families a restful and meaningful Labor Day. Together, let’s truly honor the hard work, resiliency, and opportunities created by the Labor Movement, as we strive to ensure all American are afforded the dignity of work.

Children aren’t pawns. 
Flying Guatemalan kids out early on a holiday weekend-only to pull them off planes last-minute and leave them in limbo-isn’t just chaotic. It’s cruel. These are vulnerable children who deserve care, not political theater.

On August 15, 2021, the government of Afghanistan fell under Taliban control & a massive evacuation effort began to bring 76,000+ Afghans to safety in the U.S. Four years later, Afghan allies & community members are once more at grave risk. 📰 Read more: bit.ly/4mijRby 🚨 Take action: bit.ly/3GXh3kM

“The message seems clear: there will be extreme pushback on jurisdictions like Maryland who welcome immigrants, defend their rights under the law, and hold the federal government accountable to its constitutional obligations,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social of @globalrefuge.bsky.social.

#NowHiring: Join our team in the work of welcome! Global Refuge is currently hiring for ✨29✨ positions across the United States and Mexico. Apply today! ⤵️ 🔗 globalrefuge.org/careers

The termination of TPS for Afghanistan went into effect last night (July 21), leaving up to 11,700 Afghans in the U.S. without protection from deportation and, in many cases, without valid work authorization. #TPS4Afghans 🚨 TAKE ACTION: globalrefuge.org/TPS4Afghans 📰 Full statement: bit.ly/44U296U

Thanks to Denver Frederick for having me on the Business of Giving to talk about fighting fiction with fact, the challenges Global Refuge has faced this year, how we’re still out there doing the work of welcome, and how you can help. denver-frederick.com/2025/07/17/i...

NEW from Bloomberg: Global Refuge weigh in on the Trump admin's efforts to curtail healthcare access for immigrants and refugees. “We’re witnessing a multi-front campaign that is quietly but systematically cutting off access to care for immigrants and refugees,” said @krishvignarajah.bsky.social.

As I shared on @theweekendprime.bsky.social, we’re witnessing the largest “de-documentation” effort in modern US history. That runs contrary to the will of the American people, who overwhelmingly support a balanced approach between border security and functional legal immigration pathways.

The DOJ is suing EVERY federal judge in Maryland — just for doing their job. In my new @baltimoresun.bsky.social OpEd, I explain why this isn’t just about immigration. It’s about the rule of law. And what’s at stake for all of us. ⤵️ www.baltimoresun.com/2025/06/28/l...

NEW: I joined @theweekendprime.bsky.social to discuss the impact of this week’s SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship and beyond. Very grateful to @crampell.bsky.social, @ayman.msnbc.com, @elisejordan.bsky.social, and @ahylton26.bsky.social for such thoughtful questions on these important issues.

Our @globalrefuge.bsky.social statement on today's #SCOTUS ruling. Today’s ruling opens the door to a dangerous patchwork of rights in this country, where a child’s citizenship may now depend on the judicial district in which they’re born. 🧵1/ www.globalrefuge.org/news/supreme...

Ahead of World Refugee Day on Friday, @globalrefuge.bsky.social hosted a webinar to discuss the state of refugee advocacy and policy. Thanks so much to @repyassansari.bsky.social for your continued dedication to the plight of refugees and for giving opening remarks today!

As I told NPR’s Morning Edition, the new Travel Ban is part of a much broader effort — one that has seen this administration move swiftly and systematically to close LEGAL pathways and protections across the immigration system. Link to full segment by @francoordonez.bsky.social below 👇

“America's strength has never come from shutting people out. It's come from opening doors — carefully and responsibly — but with the courage to recognize the humanity in people.” Watch and share this clip of our President and CEO, @krishvignarajah.bsky.social, discussing the new Travel Ban. 👇