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Moving in to the American Dream, in Baltimore
Abbas Altamr and his wife fled war torn Syria and arrived in Jordan in 2010 but they did not know that their greatest journey was just beginning. They remained in Jordan for six years and had three children before it was time to go. Some of their friends had already left Jordan to move to the United States and Abbas was ready for his family to join them.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
The youngest Syrian refugees learn through play
Refugees in Jordan—especially young children—have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The program, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
URGENT: Help asylum-seeking families in Phoenix
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!
- Announcement
- September 22, 2022
At Home Together - Task 1 My School (English/French)
A French-English bilingual worksheet for families to use with their children.
- Resource
- January 28, 2025
IRC Perspective: Refugee Youth Overcome Unique Challenges to Academic Success
Each year over half of the refugees resettled by the IRC in San Diego are children; in 2022 18% of new arrivals were under 18 years old. Having reached the US, their futures are brighter than the uncertainty, conflict and violence they left behind but as they enter the American education system, refugee youth face a unique set of barriers to academic success.
- Announcement
- May 5, 2023
Travel ban strands a Somali family promised a new life in America
Asho fled conflict-ravaged Somalia in 2008 after she was raped and saw her neighbor killed in front of her for trying to protect her. Six years ago Asho and her children, who now live in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, learned that they would have a chance to resettle in the United States.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
IRC Poland: Child Protection Response Procedure
This document outlines the IRC Poland Country Program’s procedures for preventing and responding to harm against children. Rooted in national and international legal standards—including Poland’s Act on Preventing Sexual Crimes and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child—it sets out key principles, responsibilities, and behavioral expectations for all IRC staff and affiliates.
- Resource
- May 6, 2025
Honoring Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking on Dia de los Muertos
The Washington Anti-Trafficking Network (WARN) participated in El Centro de la Raza’s Día de los Muertos event to honor all those who have fought for human rights, social services, and political and environmental justice to shape a better future for the children.
- Announcement
- November 18, 2022
How a dedicated volunteer became the missing link
Wizie Eads was linked as a mentor with the Safi family in April 2018 after helping as an Urdu translator for a cultural orientation class. That spring, Wizie and her husband Darwin were spending time with the family when they learned that one member, Safi was walking 4 miles a day, back and forth, to take one of his eight children to elementary school.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Ahlan Simsim: A bright future for Ayla
Through Ahlan Simsim, or “Welcome Sesame,” the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are bringing early childhood development and playful learning to children—like Ayla in Jordan—who are affected by conflict and crisis in the Middle East.
- Video
- May 3, 2023