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What asylum seekers ask when they are released from U.S. detention
Imagine you are a Central American mother detained for days by the U.S. border patrol after a desperate journey to flee violence at home. Suddenly you are released. What happens next?
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Celebrating Black businesses
Meet four Black business owners who have navigated the American economic landscape to build their businesses.
- Article
- February 23, 2024
Test your knowledge
How much do you know about the IRC’s work in Afghanistan and the ways we, and our supporters, help Afghan families to seek safety around the world? Take our 3-question quiz to test your knowledge.
- Afghanistan crisis
Donation makes connectivity & access possible for refugees
The Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah recently donated to support refugee families accessing new laptops and staying connected to the internet during the pandemic—relieving concerned parents who were unsure how their families would remain connected.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Meet Avanti, a VITA support volunteer
Avanti committed her time as a volunteer supporting tax return submissions for refugee and new American families earlier this year. She reflects on her experience providing this important service during her three-month commitment.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2022
New culture, new home, new friends
A family in Boise, Idaho, embraces newcomers from Nairobi and become fast friends. They were connected through an International Rescue Committee program that matches resettled refugees with their new neighbors to help them acclimate to life in America.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Resettling Refugees in the USA
The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. In 2015, the International Rescue Committee helped resettle nearly 10,000 newly arrived refugees and provided services to promote self-reliance and integration to over 36,000 refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking and other immigrants.
Germany
The International Rescue Committee is supporting government and local nonprofit agencies in Germany as they assist more than 1 million people fleeing conflict. We're sharing our expertise in education for refugee children and youth, the special protection needs of women fleeing crisis, and ways to prepare refugees to join the workforce and contribute to their new communities.
- Country
A refugee helps his American friend realize the value of his voice
Tecle Gebremicheal and Ryan Peck ran for the same city council seat in Boise, Idaho last November. A campaign that could have been a competition turned into a collaboration—and a lasting friendship.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
U.S. aid cuts put millions in peril
A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in real time. Now is the time to meet the moment.
- Article
- November 10, 2025