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<\/span><\/span><\/span>ICNA Relief\u2019s Refugee Program is designed to\u00a0rebuild, empower,\u00a0and\u00a0transition\u00a0refugees by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters. Our goal at ICNA Relief is to transition refugee families into a comfortable lifestyle in American society.
ICNA Relief USA seeks to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to victims of adversities and survivors of disasters. ICNA Relief USA strives to build healthy communities, strengthen families, and create opportunities for those in despair while maintaining their dignity.
Volunteers from across the country help us accomplish our mission every day. We are a Muslim organization and feel it is our religious responsibility to support those in need in our country regardless of their race, religion, or other identifying features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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FAQs About Refugees<\/h2>\n

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Our programs are designed to help refugees thrive in America, whether by enrolling children in school, empowering adults to achieve self-suffiency through employment and ICNA Relief Programs, or providing families with essential medical care to heal from trauma or illness. The ICNA Relief supports those in need, helping them rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new communities.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, refugees are warmly greeted at the airport by ICNA Relief caseworkers and volunteers, ensuring a smooth and comfortable transition. The ICNA Releif also provides newly arrived refugees with:<\/p>\n