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Mad Hops for Humanity
After learning about the global refugee crisis through their church, local couple Spencer and Heather Darrington decided to do something big to help refugees. In four months, they've raised an incredible $40,000 for local families. Here is their inspiring story.
- Announcement
- September 1, 2017
Texas Winter Storm Update – IRC Response
Update: February 24, 2021. The IRC responded to extreme winter weather conditions affecting Texas, causing blackouts and water shortages. Both IRC locations in Dallas and Abilene are still closed however staff are actively responding to client needs remotely.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Education at the International Rescue Committee: early childhood development
The IRC’s integrated network of support for early childhood programming ensures that babies and young children are receiving appropriate health and nutrition, cared for by nurturing and consistent caregivers in a safe and supportive environment, developing essential cognitive and social and emotional skills, and engaging in play and early learning experiences.
- Resource
- October 15, 2021
Economic recovery and development at the International Rescue Committee: women's economic empowerment
The IRC's women's economic empowerment programs improve women’s financial wellbeing, so they can support themselves and their families.
- Resource
- October 6, 2016
5 health crises that endanger Ukrainian lives as the war continues
As the senseless attacks on hospitals and civilians in Ukraine shock the world, lives are also at risk from health crises growing behind the headlines.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Meet Oleksii and Roman: Interpreters helping Deaf Ukrainian refugees
Oleksii and Roman work with International Rescue Committee (IRC) partner Migam to help Deaf Ukrainian refugees in Poland by using video calls to provide sign language interpretation.
- Article
- September 23, 2022
An asylum seeker’s dangerous journey to safety
Ivan travelled thousands of miles from Venezuela to the U.S.-Mexico border only to be turned away.
- Article
- August 21, 2023
Meet the doctor saving lives in Ukraine
Learn how the IRC mobile medical team, headed by Dr. Oleg, are reaching people with critical care across Ukraine.
- Article
- September 20, 2023
How to support refugees in Salt Lake City
We provide many opportunities to get involved and send a message of hope to refugees in our community.
- Announcement
- March 31, 2025
Crisis in Nigeria: A mother’s tragic tale
After witnessing the death of fifteen relatives and neighbors, Gloria Ibrahim fled with her three small children to the city of Yola where an estimated 400,000 people have sought safety from a violent insurgency in Nigeria's northeast. The International Rescue Committee is leading the humanitarian response for tens of thousands of people. Read Gloria's story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022