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New program allows Americans to sponsor refugees

New program allows American citizens to sponsor refugees fleeing violence and oppression

Aired 01/19/2023

PBS News Hour

New program allows Americans to sponsor refugees

Clip: 1/19/2023 | 5m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

New program allows American citizens to sponsor refugees fleeing violence and oppression

The State Department announced a new program to help facilitate refugees coming to and settling in the United States. It's called Welcome Corps and aims to empower private American citizens to sponsor refugees. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service joined Amna Nawaz to discuss.

Aired 01/19/2023

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