This summer, the IRC in Richmond's youth team led a season full of learning, connection, and empowerment for refugee and immigrant youth. From after school programs and college visits to summer camps and new initiatives, youth of all ages had opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. These efforts reflect the IRC’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people as they build brighter futures in their new home.

The IRC in Richmond celebrated Welcoming Week with eight community events! Local partners provided an array of opportunities to promote our work and to generate support for our efforts.

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Entrepreneurship is one of many paths explored by refugees and new Americans arriving to the U.S. and seeking to rebuild their lives. In July, the IRC in Utah hosted a friendly pitch competition, offering capital business prizes sponsored by Comcast.

Each year the IRC in Dallas has been holding a Robing Ceremony the night before graduation to honor fifteen high school graduates who started their journey in the US as refugees. Read about our excellent 2021 graduates!

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With millions of people fleeing Ukraine, get the facts on how the IRC responds to this and other fast-moving humanitarian crises—and find out how you can help.