Tent Partnership Plans Hiring for 250,000 Refugees Across 11 Countries

The U.S. refugee resettlement effort has faced significant challenges since the Trump administration's suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program, leading to frustrations among private sponsors and non-profit organizations. Despite the Biden administration's attempts to revitalize the program through initiatives like humanitarian parole, many sponsors remain uncertain about the future of resettlement. Non-profits have had to adapt to a decline in federal funding, prompting philanthropic leaders to launch campaigns to support resettlement efforts. Meanwhile, in Europe, organizations like the Tent Partnership for Refugees are successfully connecting work-authorized refugees to jobs, helping to alleviate the economic burden on host countries. Leaders in this initiative emphasize that employing refugees not only benefits the individuals but also supports local economies. The combined efforts highlight a growing recognition of the importance of integrating refugees into society through employment.