The Bible is filled with calls to Christians to defend the cause of the powerless, care for the orphaned and widow, welcome the stranger, and to seek justice. Sometimes, though, we can grow weary in efforts to pursue justice. If you are in need of encouragement, consider this success story from the Centre for Public Dialogue.
Through the compassionate advocacy of many Canadians, policies were changed to ease the burden on refugees. May this story encourage you in your own advocacy efforts.
While this story shows success, there is still room for policy improvements. If you would like to advocate for the full waiving of refugee travel loans in Canada, you can send a message to your MP here.