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A Syrian family’s overwhelming struggle to survive in Zaatari camp
Abu Raed and his wife, three sons and two daughters journeyed across the berm, a no man’s land between the Syrian and Jordanian borders, to reach the refugee camp. But conditions at Zaatari proved challenging for the family, especially when Abu Raed’s health started deteriorating.
- Article
- June 27, 2022
A HotPoppin Treat for Newly Arrived Families
Thank you to the Make Your Life Sweeter team for bringing some HotPoppin treats for refugee families and staff!
- Announcement
- July 14, 2016
Giving Thanks in Leah's Kitchen
This past November, the IRC joined with community partners and leaders in Dallas to share a Thanksgiving meal with refugee families.
- Announcement
- December 21, 2017
The IRC’s crisis response in Ethiopia
The International Rescue Committee has been working in Ethiopia since 2000, providing essential aid to over 100,000 refugees and more than 500,000 Ethiopians affected by natural disasters. In 2013, the IRC in Ethiopia opened the largest water system for any refugee camp in the world.
- Slideshow
- September 14, 2022
Zubaidah makes masks for new arrivals
Zubaidah, an Iraqi refugee, chose to support her community during the pandemic.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Amen finds her passion at the IRC
Amen Koutowogbe joined the team at the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City as an intern in 2020, connected by One Refugee.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Future business owners join fall financial classes
Did you know refugees are the most likely population in the U.S. to start a business? Come see how they're preparing!
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
"It's the right thing to do."
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked IRC volunteers why they donate their time and talents to welcome refugees to our community.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Bashar creates magic with his mobile theater
Bashar is a Syrian artist in Germany bringing stories to the stage with the magic of his mobile theater. He's part of the IRC's business training program, supported by Citi Foundation.
- Video
- July 5, 2022
U.S. businesses call on Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, corporations, business organizations, and small businesses from across the country called for the passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act before the end of the 117th Congress.
- Resource
- November 17, 2022