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Reuniting families: A journey from Afghanistan to America
After years apart under Taliban rule, former Afghan deputy governor Faiz has reunited with his son, Wasiqullah. Their emotional reunion completes their family's journey to safety in America.
- Article
- April 11, 2025
Escaping Syria
The International Rescue Committee's documentary film, "Escaping Syria" won a Social Good Award for Best Episode with a Social Good Theme. The IRC's "My life has been transformed" video, featuring actor Patrick Stewart, also received an honorable mention for Best Spot (Over 30 seconds). The three-year civil war in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 190,000 people.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
David Miliband: 5 lessons that should be learned at the U.S.-Mexico border
President Trump’s recent Executive Order did not solve the family separation crisis. IRC humanitarian programs in some of the poorest places in the world tell us five things children and families need to survive and thrive that should be in place at the southern border.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
“Before I die, I need to put my family back together”
Read about one family’s remarkable triumph over war, separation and illness.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
IRC’s immigration services support family integration in Utah
Over the past year, the IRC in Salt Lake City has completed 100 citizenship applications and has supported 46 individuals to become new U.S. citizens. Learn about how the immigration team has impacted this support!
- Announcement
- September 29, 2022
How one Afghan family was reunited in the U.S. after two years apart
The family are now rebuilding their lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Article
- February 6, 2025
Yazidi family find safety in America
A Yazidi family from Iraq, one of the many ethnic minorities persecuted by ISIS, was preparing for a joyful reunion in the land of the free when a Trump Administration refugee ban changed everything. Here is their story.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
WATCH: Boise Refugee Reunites with Family after Five Years Apart
IRC Caseworker and Congolese refugee Dauda Balubwila worked tirelessly for five years to reunite with the family he left behind in Kenya. Watch the emotional moment as his wife and children step off the plane and into Dauda's arms.
- Announcement
- August 17, 2016
Noor and his family become U.S. citizens
Noor and his family prepare for their citizenship ceremony, the moment when they will finally become citizens, and get ready to cast their first ballots in a U.S. election.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Family remains divided one year after first executive order
Most of Mohamed and Mumina's family members made it to the U.S. in 2017, but some remain separated in Dadaab, Kenya uncertain when they will see their relatives again.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022