VALLEY FORGE, PA (05/12/2025)—As of April 2025, the situation in Myanmar (also known as Burma), which operates under a military regime, has become a full-blown humanitarian and political crisis. Since the military took over in a 2021 coup, the country has been in turmoil. Armed resistance has spread, and violence has escalated. Even after an earthquake struck in March 2025—and the junta promised a ceasefire—the military continued launching deadly attacks, including airstrikes and shelling that have killed civilians.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (04/22/2025)—Across the United States, many Haitian Baptist congregations and fellowships minister to Haitian Americans' spiritual and cultural needs. These faith communities are concentrated in states with substantial Haitian populations, such as Florida, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (04/22/2025)—Even though the United States did not have an official language at the federal level, that changed on March 1, 2025, when Donald Trump issued an executive order making English the official language in the country. Although the primacy of English is diminishing, it is the first language for 78 percent of Americans, and Spanish is the first language for 13 percent. For immigrants from countries like Haiti, the ability to speak English is paramount to succeeding and feeling at home. It increases employment and educational opportunities, helps with daily communication and social integration, and facilitates civic participation.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (03/28/2025)—Michelle, a rancher at Rainbow Acres, loves working with animals. An avid horseback rider, she cleans stalls, grooms the horses, and feeds them. Her favorite horses are called Rocky and Bianca. She also cares for donkeys, goats, ponies, and bunnies. In addition, she works in the kitchen at Rainbow Acres and at a local hotel where she is a housekeeper. In her spare time, she hangs out with her friends and boyfriend, Daniel. Michelle is excited about her upcoming move to independent housing on campus; she is learning to manage her finances to that end. She has been at Rainbow Acres for eleven years. Working is her favorite activity!

VALLEY FORGE, PA (01/28/2025)—As President Donald Trump signaled during his campaign, his first week in office has brought significant changes in immigration law. Enforcement and limitations on pathways to citizenship and asylum have become much stricter. Among the changes include new guidelines to accelerate the deportation of undocumented immigrants without court hearings. Federal law enforcement agencies have been granted immigration enforcement powers, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rescinded the memo advising against making arrests at sensitive locations, such as churches and hospitals. In addition, the Pentagon is deploying troops and resources to the southern border, and the Justice Department is targeting sanctuary city officials who impede federal immigration laws.