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Seven ways the IRC is fighting COVID-19, one year on
Learn about IRC innovations that are helping to protect families and communities from the most devastating impacts of COVID-19 in more than 40 countries.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
Meet Isabella, who provides families with fresh produce during COVID-19
Families in the Dallas area, including refugees, are relying on produce IRC New Roots coordinator Isabella Chamberlain harvests from the IRC's New Roots gardens every week. The gardens were created as a way for newly arrived refugees to settle into their new communities, earn an income from what they grow, and enjoy more fresh produce at home. But now Isabella is working alone, for safety.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Ukraine war: One year of IRC support
Learn how the IRC has been on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries, supporting people whose lives have been disrupted by the conflict.
- Article
- February 20, 2023
IRC launches ImportaMi, in partnership with the Vera Institute, connecting unaccompanied children in US with legal and social services
- Press Release
- March 9, 2022
Montana Delegate for Refugee Congress, Paul Mwingwa, Recognized with Excellence Award
Paul Mwingwa and his family was resettled in Missoula by the IRC in 2018. Although he didn't initially set out to be a voice for refugees, he feels he has been called to serve and currently advocates for refugees and immigrants as the Montana Delegate for the Refugee Congress. Paul was recently honored with the Excellence Award from Refugee Congress, and we sat down with him to learn more!
- Announcement
- February 6, 2024
Two IRC team members included in YNPN Atlanta ‘30 Under 30' Class of 2020
The IRC in Atlanta is thrilled to announce that two of our very own—Ms. Sharita Khatiwada and Ms. Samiha Ross—have been named as part of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Atlanta ‘30 under 30’ Class of 2020!
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
How can I help asylum seekers?
Families seeking safety in the United States have the right to request asylum—without being criminalized, sent back, or separated from their children. Here are six ways you can help asylum seekers along the border and beyond.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
New arrival finds work helping other refugees
In September 2018, a man from the DRC arrived in Wichita, Kansas with his wife and four children. Today, he and his wife work full time, all their children attend school and the family has purchased their own car. Now he is giving help to other refugees.
- Announcement
- October 1, 2019
Soaring Beyond Borders: A Joyful Kite Flying Event Unites Refugees
The third annual Kite Flying Event, held at the picturesque New Roots Garden at Ellis Elementary, brought a wave of joy and unity to the IRC in Denver's refugee community.
- Announcement
- August 29, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Chaundra Finley-Merrell, LMSW
Meet Chaundra Finley-Merrell, LMSW, the Mental Health Coordinator for the IRC in Dallas.
- Announcement
- March 28, 2018