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Chilean members and Haitian immigrants gather in San Bernardo, Chile, for a devotional presented in Haitian Creole.

LDS Chileans Befriend and Serve New Haitian Neighbors

Feb 13, 2017

Over the past few years, a wave of Haitian immigrants has arrived in the greater Santiago area. More than 40,000 Haitians have reportedly settled around the Chilean capital city. While technically not classified as refugees, most of the Haitian immigrants trying to make a life in Chile are facing challenges familiar to refugees.

Text that reads "5 Ways Women Are Helping Refugees" over the image of a path.

5 Ways Women Are Helping Refugees

Feb 1, 2017

Many women have responded to the call to support refugees in their communities. Here are five ways that sisters are reaching out.

A quote that reads, "Heavenly Father can show each sincere seeker a way to help refugees in his or her community."

With the Lord’s Help

Sep 25, 2016

I worried that teaching ESL at nights was taking away from our very limited family time. I prayed to Heavenly Father about what I should do and felt that He would show me how to work it all out, and He did.

When the Lord prompts us to help others, He will always assist us and magnify our efforts.

Removing Language Barriers

Aug 22, 2016

I had seen Adeela before. She shared a garden plot close to ours, and I remember watching her as she prepared the ground with just a hoe. She was pregnant and had four little children with her.

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