The IRC in Silver Spring's youth program mobilizes to provide virtual support to refugee youth.

IRC offices across the nation have offered New Roots programs for many years, providing opportunities for refugees to participate in sustainable agricultural practices and receive nutrition education. Yet in the heart of California’s Central Valley—the agricultural hub of the state—no such program had existed. That all changed May 8, as four Afghan families helped launch a new sustainable agriculture program for the IRC in Turlock/Modesto. Participants gathered at Turlock Community Gardens to plant crops typically grown in their home country such as okra, muskmelons and Persian cucumbers as well as fruits and vegetables more commonly grown such as tomatoes, strawberries and bell peppers.

In 2023, the IRC brought new and proven solutions, a seasoned global team and 90 years of experience to serve more than 34.5 million people around the world.

The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City is responsible to ensure refugee families have a place of their own to call home when they arrive to the United States.

This report reflects key learning about agencies’ practices and barriers to collect and use client perspectives in humanitarian project design.