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Citizenship Giveback: IRC volunteers go above and beyond
In honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day (Sep 17) our incredible friends at Citizenship Giveback came out to the IRC in Atlanta office to present their first donation of book proceeds—an incredible $1,000—to support the IRC in Atlanta’s Adult Education programs.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
5 reasons to donate monthly to the IRC
Right now, there is a critical need for your sustained support. Start your monthly gift to the IRC today to help refugees in the world’s toughest places to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Support refugees in NorCal during World Refugee Awareness Month
As the IRC in Northern California observes World Refugee Day on June 20, we are inspired by the resilience and creativity of survivors of conflict and persecution who are making a new home in the U.S. It's a time to remember the 79.5 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes while also celebrating the accomplishments of those who are starting their lives anew. Here are ways that you can get involved!
- Announcement
- July 1, 2022
Cameroon
The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees, displaced people, and host communities in Cameroon to help them recover and gain control of their future.
- Country
9 refugee-owned businesses to support in the U.S.
From coffee and catering to clothing and jewelry, here are nine small businesses owned by refugees.
- Article
- June 14, 2023
3 ways the IRC made an impact for displaced families in 2020
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is committed to helping displaced families to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Here are three of the ways the IRC and our supporters helped people living in some of the toughest places on earth this year.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
“A Home for Refugees” – Who We Are, the IRC in Atlanta
Since opening in 1979, the IRC’s locally funded office in Atlanta has welcomed close to 30,000 refugees from over 65 countries to resettle in communities across Georgia. A committed staff of more than 150 professionals—many of whom were refugees themselves—work together with community supporters to assist families in rebuilding their lives.
- Video
- November 7, 2023
Ahlan Simsim's Remote Early Learning Program: Significant Impact on Child Learning
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.In 2018, Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) joined forces to created the Ahlan Simsim initiative to give children affected by conflict and crisis in the Middle East the support they need to learn, grow and thrive.
- Video
- September 24, 2024
Supporter Spotlight: Winter interns share their experiences
Our volunteers and interns are talented, enthusiastic, and vital to the success of our programs. Get to know a few of our current volunteers and interns!
- Announcement
- April 2, 2021
IRC helps businesses survive the pandemic
Sami Roe, small business specialist at the IRC in Salt Lake City, works with Laan Na Thai to make sure they stay in business during the coronavirus pandemic. He offers a few tips for the community on how to support small, immigrant-owned businesses during the pandemic.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022