IRC staff know that steadfast and compassionate support can prevent the loss of young lives—and give families hope for the future.

The IRC has partnered with Vroom to put the latest childhood development techniques into the hands of busy refugee parents
 in the form of fun games and easy-to-follow tips and advice. 

Originally from Ukraine, Olesia arrived in the U.S. as a Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee in August 2024, determined to rebuild her career and life. Through the IRC’s Career Development program and the Pharmacy Technician cohort with Innovative Pharmacy Solution, she gained new skills and adapted to the U.S. workforce. After impressing recruiters during an IRC-hosted event with Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Olesia was hired as a pharmacy technician and is now working toward certification to advance her career.

Jane is the first volunteer in Garden City to serve as a mentor for youth resettled by the IRC.

What the Ahlan Simsim initiative tells us about the cost of delivering early childhood development programs to crisis-affected children

Unlike most two years olds, young Yakeen has spent most of her life living under ISIS in Mosul—a life vastly different from how her parents had imagined.

This analysis covers six IRC case management programs in five countries and includes programs providing services within refugee/IDP camps and in urban settings.