One of the IRC’s goals in resettling refugees is to ensure that youth and adults have high levels of livelihood, literacy, numeracy and social-emotional skills. To that end, volunteers in NJ are currently facilitating English language instruction for refugees resettled in the Elizabeth area.

The IRC partners implemented the Resilience Expansion and Active Learning in Crisis (REAL) project in Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Sudan to provide Learning through Play (LtP) training and materials in setings impacted by extended COVID-19 school closures.

Staff at the IRC in Silver Spring work to address the unique barriers faced by refugee students, while providing educators with the skills and knowledge to set youth up for academic success.

Take action to stop a new proposal by the Trump administration that would make it harder for nearly two-thirds of all immigrants to access the immigration system.

The 2018 Annual Report showcases the life-changing work of IRC staff in the United States and around the world—and the impact of generous support from individuals, foundations, corporations and governments.

A brief overview of the REACH program and its achievements to date.