News from Phoenix, AZ

Up to 200 asylum-seekers, many of them women and children, arrive in Arizona every day. The IRC, along with partner organizations, is providing emergency assistance to help these families connect with their loved ones in the United States. Help us make asylum seekers welcome by donating or volunteering today!

At HOPE Couture, the IRC showcased the work of refugee fashion designers and celebrated 25 years in Phoenix.

Through the New Americans Campaign, the IRC and partners help immigrants and refugees become citizens in free workshops.

One woman became a victim of human trafficking but has since rebuilt her life in the US with help from the IRC.

The World Bazaar PHX was a chance for refugee and immigrant business owners to not only sell their products, but also to learn.

Assist asylum seeking families at the Welcome Center, a dynamic, 24/7 emergency support center providing resources to newly arrived asylum seekers and their children.

We are teaming up with Airbnb to help connect refugees with free, temporary housing as they settle into their new communities. Learn how you can use your extra space to provide a warm, welcoming stay for refugees through Airbnb’s Open Homes program.

New Roots is a food security program that focuses on giving our clients the opportunity to grow their own produce and also turn around and sell that produce if they so choose.

The IRC's Manufacturing Works Career Course prepares refugees for high-paying careers in manufacturing.

Seeking asylum is a legal right for families and individuals fleeing from violence and persecution. However the asylum-seeking process can be difficult and lengthy, leaving them in prolonged vulnerabilities and uncertainties. The IRC in Phoenix has seen a large increase in asylum-seekers and asylees seeking services. In fiscal year 2018 alone, the IRC has served 49 asylees and 31 asylum seekers, primarily from Latin America and Africa.