The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City looks toward the future, expanding employment services for refugee and new American clients. Omar Alsalim, employment services supervisor, speaks to the additions to this program.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Somalia collaborates with clients, civil society organizations, and governments to provide crisis-affected and most-in-need communities with quality humanitarian assistance and contribute to their long-term development. This reports details our work throughout 2023.

The IRC in Denver and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) partnered to host a successful transit experience for newly arrived Dari, Somali, Haitian and Spanish speaking community members.

Returning back to in-person learning at the IRC in NY’s Newcomer Youth Summer Academy (NYSA) has been a highlight for the Education & Learning (E&L) team. NYSA is a five-week program that prepares newly arrived refugee children and youth for success at their grade level in the New York City public school system. The IRC in NY is thrilled about NYSA celebrating its 23rd year, bringing social-emotional learning, creative education, and a culturally responsive curriculum to each student. 

Hafiza, 21, was born while her family was on the run, fleeing violence in South Sudan. Today she works with the IRC in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, providing support to women survivors of violence and abuse, and campaigning for women’s rights. 

IRC LA welcomes new AmeriCorps member to the Early Employment Program: Krista Lupas.

Schools in Leon County recently welcomed students back to the classrooms, both virtually and in person. The IRC in Tallahassee partners with Leon County Schools to prepare students and families for this unprecedented school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

IRC in Charlottesville and Richmond will continue to provide vital services while safe-guarding our community.

The IRC in Boise is working hard to ensure refugee and immigrant communities have the information they need about COVID-19 to stay healthy, prevent community spread, and respond appropriately to symptoms. Despite significant modifications to program delivery, staff remain as committed as ever towards serving refugees and immigrants in Idaho.