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By: Merlin M.| Volunteer Maria Eugenia and her three children are the newest residents in the temporary women’s shelter operated by Ciudad Refugio.  Originally from Venezuela, Maria [...]

By: Norellys  | Volunteer I was born into a loving family in Sucre, Venezuela.  My parents had a troubled marriage and separated when I was five years old. I never had a real relationship with my [...]

By: Andrew C. | United Church/Excel I’ve been working with Ciudad Refugio since 2014. Through the years, I’ve witnessed their outpouring of love as the hands and feet of Jesus in the streets and [...]

By : Merlin M. | Volunteer As part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis, Ciudad Refugio has started a temporary shelter for women in need.  We are pleased to share how God miraculously [...]

By : Murn J. | Volunteer I first arrived at Ciudad Refugio in January as a member of a World Race team. We were supposed to spend two months in Colombia followed by two months in Ecuador and then [...]

By : Merlin M. | Volunteer For more than two years, Ciudad Refugio has been praying and seeking ways to evangelize our immediate neighborhood, Prado Centro.  For those who aren’t aware, [...]

By : Pastor Douglas In the days we are living in I am thankful to be a part of the body of Christ and for the privilege to be His light and peace to the troubled world around us. Similar to the [...]

By : Michaela S. | Practicum Student My name is Michaela and I’m a university student in Social Work from Sweden. I was interested in doing my semester of practice in Colombia and that led [...]

Dear family, It is with much anticipation that I announce we have received final approval to start the demolition and construction of the new building. D-day is set for December 1, 2019 and we [...]

By : Merlin M. | Volunteer Ciudad Refugio was given a unique opportunity this school year to facilitate an English Club for students at a local high school.  Teams of volunteers would walk to the [...]