Refugees in and after the Crusades

Refugees in and after the Crusades

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Although the crusades failed to capture Jerusalem, they had several major impacts on Western Europe. The Church and the Pope gained much power, making the refuge number fluctuate. Refugee numbers went down because when The Church gained power, so they put more time and money into helping, or benefiting, the poor. The power of the king was also increased after the Crusades. Sometimes, nobles died in battle without having an heir, so then the king would get the land that they owned. Wealth and power of many went up after the Crusades, therefore, decreasing the refugee count.

Effects of the Holocaust on refugees

Effects of the Holocaust on Refugees

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With few possibilities for refugees to emigrate, many of homeless Holocaust survivors moved to the west to other European areas. These territories were liberated by western Allies. There, the survivors were housed in hundreds of refugee camps/centers and displaced person camps. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the used armies of the United States, Great Britain, and France administered these camps. This helped refugees find more shelter from the devastating effects of the Holocaust.

Donate to the ICR, which helps refugees today. https://www.rescue.org/topic/refugees-america

Refugees From China

Refugees From China

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In 2015, a total of 978,046 migrants lived in China. This amount includes granted refugees, but no asylum seekers. China is not only a country from which many people escape. There are refugees from other countries who move to China, in the hope of a better, more successful life. Only in the year 2017, there have been 391 asylum applications from refugees from other countries. The most successful refugees have been the refugees from Syria and from Somalia.

Maps and Statistics

Maps and Statistics About Refugees

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Here are some maps and statistics about refugees.

One Earth

One Earth

We are all human. No matter how divided we may be by race, religion, gender, nationality, ext. We are all human, and we are all part of one earth.There are so many species that all help and rely on each other, so why can't we. Let start by helping refugees. They are human. We are human. If the world blocks out hatred of each other and even other creature, imagine how great our world can be! Please re-share if you agree! 

Hindu Refugees from Pakistan

The refugees in this video are from Pakistan. They were forced to flee their homes because of their religion and the persecution they were getting. They were also trying to be forced into converting to the Islamic religion. In this video a man tours a refugee camp with no light, electricity, running water, medicine, furniture, etc. They also have snakes and other animals living in their homes. 🐍🐍🐍

What the Bible says About Refugees

What the Bible says About Refugees

Christians believe in the Bible to help guide them in their lives each day. A little information about Christianity is that we worship only one God, making Christianity a Monotheistic Religion. Christians also believe that God's words are written in the Bible. It is important to see what God has to say on topics in our lives. On that note, Here is what the Bible says about Refugees:

1. “Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Deuteronomy 27:19
2. "The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.” Exodus 12:49
3. "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28
4. "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2
5. "You are to have the same law for the foreigner and the native-born. I am the LORD your God.’" Leviticus 24:22
6. “ ‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you." Leviticus 25:35
7. "The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked." Psalm 146:9
8. “This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. "Zechariah 7:9
9. "Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’" Zechariah 7:10
10. "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

These 10 quotes from the Bible shows us that God wants us to love and help anyone who is struggling, including refugees and foreigners. A cool charity that helps people in need, such as refugees, is Samaritan's Purse. Click Here to donate to them. You can pick a specific cause, or just do a general donation to them!  

The Story of Um Osama

Um Osama is a Syrian refugee  that is Islamic. This will give you a little bit of an insight.

UM OSAMA, from Hama: “She screamed a scream that made my heart ache. Then her body dropped dead in my hands. That is how I see Syria now. That’s our country that we used to live in. It was a horrible night. The military aircraft was above us, we heard noises of explosive barrels and rockets that were falling everywhere around us. I took my kids and went to an agricultural land near the outskirts of the village to search for a place where I could guarantee safety for my little children. As soon as we sat under one of the olive trees an aircraft bombed the place with cluster bombs. My little daughter died and my children and I were injured.”
Story found from https://www.islamic-relief.org/six-syrian-refugees-share-their-stories/

Donations

       

        Refugees are always in need of help. Here are a few things besides money that you can donate to refugees. Any place that helps refugees will accept it.

ACCEPTED DONATIONS🏡

KITCHEN🍲

Dishes; glasses; silverware; pots; pans; woks; rice cookers; cooking utensils; mixing bowls; can openers

BATHROOM🛁

Bath towels; bath mats; shower curtain and rings; toilet paper; facial tissue

HOUSEHOLD🌞

Paper; notebooks; pens; pencils; school supplies; scissors; light bulbs; lamps; flashlights

PERSONAL HYGIENE🍼

Toothbrushes; toothpaste; soap; shampoo; deodorant; disposable razors; sanitary napkins; diapers; other baby items

BEDROOM🌛

Sheet sets (twin/double); comforters; blankets; pillows; pillowcases; alarm clocks; clothing hangers; window curtains/rods

Vermont welcomes twin, double, and queen-sized mattresses, bed frames, and box springs.

FURNITURE❤

Dining tables; chairs; couches; sofas (no pull-out beds); love seats; dressers

CLEANING SUPPLIES🌲

Mops; buckets; brooms; dustpans; toilet brush and holder; wastebaskets; trash bags; paper towels; dish soap; sponges; kitchen cleanser; all-purpose cleaner; laundry detergent

WINTER WEAR⛄

Coats; boots; gloves; mittens; hats; scarves
Visit here for more information
https://refugees.org/get-involved/donate-goods/

Doctor's Without Boarders and Greece

Doctor's Without Borders

 Doctor's Without Borders is an organization that helps refugees and victims of bombings and natural disasters. They support over 70 countries, including Greece! Ancient Greece is where we got pillars for important buildings like banks and The White House. In ancient Greece they believed in many Gods and Goddesses. Sometimes, people have to become refugees based off of what they believe in. Click Here to donate to Doctor's Without Boarders.

Doctor's Without Boarders!

Ancient Greece!

Judaism and Refugees

Judaism and Refugees

Most people have heard of the Holocaust. During this time, Hitler killed people, just for being Jewish.  Jews believe in one God. They are were the first monotheistic religion. Abraham created this religion. Christianity, and Muslims are both branches of this religion. It is not uncommon for people to be discriminated against for a certain religion. If you see some on being discriminated against for their religion, Help Them!!!!

Ethiopia

     Have you ever heard of Lucy? She is the oldest known human ancestor. The more scientific name is australopithecus afarensis. Nearly 3.5 million years old! She was about 3ft tall and walked on two legs, but she also climbed trees. Lucy was found in Ethiopia. 
     Today, Ethiopia hosts more than 900,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. Displaced people in Ethiopia may face challenges like access to water, education opportunists, and employment opportunities. Thankfully, a program called UNHCR is helping these people out. 

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Why Not Help?

   

          How would you feel if you were forced to leave your home, family, religion, culture, etc. because someone was driving you out and persecuting you because of what you believe in or because of where you lived? These people need almost all the help they can get, so why not help them. Project Worthmore is a great site that tells you about refugees from around the world and what you can do to help. The link can be found below. You can make a difference!!!👍

https://projectworthmore.org/

ref-u-gee

ref·u·gee

noun

plural noun: refugees

1. a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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We are all the same

No matter how different we seem, we all have the same origins.