Born and raised in the small city of Voinjama, Liberia, Marcus is the youngest of four children. He was eight years old when the first civil war began in Liberia in 1989. Over 300,000 Liberians were forced to flee and seek refuge in neighboring countries.

Through the Schwemm Family Foundation's support, IRC has implemented a range of activities aimed at promoting nutrition, education, and sustainable food practices for refugee and immigrant communities in San Diego.

Take a look back with us at some of the major milestones in our work over the last nine decades.

One of the easiest and most impactful ways to welcome refugees to your community is to pull together your networks and social groups through a fundraiser. Now more than ever, individual private support is crucial to the work we do in resettling refugee families and our work with the immigrant community. Raising funds through group efforts with your friends and family is a great help as we head into uncertain times.

New Roots participants answer the question “How has New Roots affected my life?” through their own photographs.

We're moving through extraordinary times here at the IRC in San Diego. View our full FY21 Impact Report!

IRC is searching for an experienced, client-focused social worker to support our clients on their path to wellness and self-sufficiency through the KFCR program. In this position, you will have a direct impact on program participants, supporting them to fulfill their potential in a trauma-informed, culturally competent manner.