News from Baltimore, MD
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Fleeing Uganda due to LGBTQ discrimination
Sharifah, a former refugee from Uganda, pushes herself to achieve new heights in the U.S. and aims to help others do the same.
Spotlight on former IRC interns
Former IRC interns talk about how their experience working for the IRC shaped their career.
Staff Spotlight: Berihu Kidane
A former IRC client reflects on his resettlement experience and on how he is helping newcomers adjust to life in Baltimore.
Anticipating Post-Pandemic Life in the U.S.
Former refugees eagerly look forward to connecting with their neighbors, attending English classes in person and experiencing the “real U.S.”
Needs Fulfilled by the Community: Thank you to our Amazon Wish List donors!
We received some wonderful Amazon Wish List gifts over the holidays. If you’re seeing this and have recently sent us a gift – thank you!
It takes a community to welcome a family
Peggy is a housing set-up volunteer who loves collecting things for the community
Feeling at home after two decades
Isatou averts deportation with help from the IRC
IRC internships strengthen the next generation of humanitarian leaders
Perspectives from Fatou, Veronica and Amrah
Ajwara finds financial freedom four years after resettlement.
IRC financial coaching and provision of credit building loans helps clients climb out of debt and secure their future.
Mami starts high school after numerous delays
The IRC mentoring program helps refugee and asylee youth to stay connected and improve their English over the summer.