News from Tucson, AZ

June 26th is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The IRC provides specialized programs for survivors of torture in Arizona.

The IRC in Tucson’s Center for Well-being is dedicated to helping people affected by conflict access mental health and psychosocial support. Learn more about our Survivor's of Torture program.

Black Lives Matter.

We partnered with IRC Salt Lake City to develop language-appropriate resources for our clients to better understand social distancing and face-coverings.

May 5th is not an ordinary Tuesday! It’s a global day of support for your favorite nonprofit. We hope you will choose the IRC! 

Did you know that you can support refugees in Tucson just by eating delicious food?

Thank you to each and every one of our amazing volunteers and incredible interns.

IRC Tucson is thrilled to partner with Pivot Produce! See how Pivot supports refugees in the Tucson community and provides fresh, nutritious food to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

The New Roots Program of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Tucson empowers refugees and other community members to grow their own food for their families and for the market. Many refugees have agrarian backgrounds, and the program allows them to employ their skills for the economic advancement of themselves and their families. 

Starting in 2019, the Phoenix and Tucson offices of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will unify as the IRC in Arizona! Aaron Rippenkroeger, who has served as Executive Director of the IRC in Phoenix since August 2018, has been named the new Executive Director of the IRC in Arizona.