News from Atlanta, GA

Originally from Burma, Zakir survived as a refugee in Malaysia for almost 20 years after fleeing violence and persecution in his homeland. He recently sat down with his Case Worker, Robin Soe, to talk about his experiences and his hopes for his family’s future.

Facing persecution in her native Iran, Sonia was forced to flee to neighboring Turkey back in 2013 where she applied for refugee status, hoping for an opportunity to start her life over in safety.

As morning classes drew to a close last Thursday, our refugee moms, gathering their babies from childcare, were ushered into our biggest English classroom for a special mother’s day surprise.

IRC Atlanta is currently recruiting for our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps member positions! We are looking for dedicated, motivated, service-driven individuals to join our team.

The IRC in Atlanta is currently seeking to fill two positions: New Roots Coordinator and Youth Academic Specialist.

The IRC in Atlanta’s Vocational English as a Second or Other Language (VESOL) program is an educational program open to all newly-arrived refugee clients that covers a wide variety of topics relating to the American workplace.

The IRC in Atlanta is delighted to announce our partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, whose generous grant of $15,000 will be utilized to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s Economic Empowerment Program.  

Originally from Bhutan, Mon and Nabin first came to the United States as refugees in the spring of 2011. Six years later, on March 7, 2017, the couple were sworn in as naturalized U.S. citizens under the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol.

Ariya was resettled by the IRC in Atlanta last August, after he was forced to flee his home in Iran due to ongoing instability. With a strong command of English and an unwavering determination to rebuild his life, Ariya made it clear to his IRC caseworker that securing employment and regaining his independence was his top priority.

The IRC’s US offices offer a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year. Prospective interns must go through the volunteer process and should be currently enrolled in an educational institution or a recent graduate. For more information, contact [email protected]