The IRC in Atlanta’s partnership with the Technology Career Program (TCP) at TechBridge—an Information Technology (IT) training course—has helped more than 20 refugees and immigrants to gain a head start in the rapidly growing technology industry over the past year. One recent TCP graduate, Maiwand—who was evacuated from Afghanistan last fall—has gone above and beyond in his commitment to the program, and shares with us below his journey to rebuilding his life and career here in Atlanta.

67-year-old Oleksandr recounts his fraught journey to flee Ukraine with his wife and two grandchildren, and the subsequent legal battle they endured.

From June 19th - October 17th get high-quality produce locally grown by IRC gardeners at the Namaste Farm Stand in Tukwila and SeaTac.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the IRC has made some changes to our programs and operations in order to help prevent the spread of the illness in our community and to protect the health of our clients, onsite partners, volunteers, and staff.

When Vivien Jacob came to the United States as a refugee through the IRC in 1990, little did she know she would one day end up serving as the Director for the IRC's Turlock/Modesto office. The following interview by community engagement outreach intern Perry Fishel takes a look at Vivien's nearly 20-year legacy with the IRC.

IRC and Peers Outline How USAID Can Maximize Investments in Wasting Treatment

Hello, IRC Family, Friends, and Supporters! The IRC in Los Angeles is hosting its end-of-year WHV Donation Drive & Assembling Event on Saturday, October 28th between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We hope to collect specific items to make Welcome Kits for newly arrived refugee families. It is easy to help!

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!