Humanity Chats – How World Relief Supports Refugees

Brandon and Austin of World Relief Upstate discuss the organization's mission, goals and supporting refugees.

About the Guests:
Brandon is the Office Director for the World Relief Upstate SC Office. Brandon has just returned to the United States after nearly 15 years working in community and educational development in Pakistan and Indonesia.  His time in Pakistan was spent drinking chai and managing a mobile literacy school program for nomadic groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.  For the past four years he has been working as the Program Director for YICF’s refugee education program, Roshan, in Jakarta.  In this role he had the privilege of supporting a national and refugee team in providing safe learning spaces for children, youth, and adults from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Somalia. He holds a master's degree from Columbia University’s Teachers College in International Educational Development.

Originally from Ohio, Brandon is looking forward to exploring Upstate South Carolina, especially the BBQ and state parks, with his wife and three children.

Austin is the Church and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator the World Relief Upstate SC Office. A native of Spartanburg County, Austin has felt called to stay and serve the Upstate by making it a place where everyone can feel welcome. Austin received his undergraduate degree in Christian Ministry from North Greenville University and has a passion for the intersection of ministry, community development, and public policy. When not working, Austin enjoys serving at Church at The Mill in Moore, playing disc golf, reading, and enjoying specialty coffee.

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