Idaho Office for Refugees

There are many ways to commemorate Veterans Day – a myriad of parades, memorials and banquets will be held across the nation. But for veterans and those who love and know them best, it’s very personal.

President Joe Biden is raising the number for refugees allowed into the United States to 62,500. That’s up from the Trump White House’s historic low of just 15,000. Idaho refugee resettlement programs are weary, but ready.

Trump-era immigration policies mean many refugee families have been waiting for nearly up to a decade to reunite with loved ones in the States. As the Biden administration signals to overturn some of those policies, refugees and supporting organizations are taking stock.

On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it will continue to decrease the number of refugees admitted to the U.S.Since taking office, President…

This Saturday, June 20 is the 20th celebration of World Refugee Day, but because of the coronavirus, the Idaho Office for Refugees is opting for a virtual…

Americans across the country are grappling with limited movements and a lot more time at home. For many refugees, this is familiar territory and they have…

This week, Idaho Governor Brad Little and the two counties in the state in which refugee resettlement occurs sent letters to the Trump administration…

Global Gardens has been a lifeline for Boise’s local refugee population, but after losing key grant money, the program is scrambling to find new funding.…

The U.S. accepted zero refugees in October. That’s after the Trump administration has set a year-long cap on refugees at 18,000, the lowest number since…

Refugee Restaurant Week is an annual event in the Treasure Valley. It pairs refugee chefs with restaurants in Boise, Caldwell and Eagle, bringing the…