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Niyera & Htay tackle the U.S. Citizenship exam together
Niyera, a former refugee and current citizenship tutor at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City, worked closely with Htay to help her study for her U.S. citizenship exam. Htay just passed her exam this past month.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
IRC statement on Pittsburgh attack
- Press Release
- June 22, 2022
Stories of Welcome: A mentor becomes a friend
When Robert Sebatware met Dave Kurz, he and his wife had just arrived in the U.S. as refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Robert hoped his new friend, an IRC staff member, could mentor him in the ways of America. Years later, Robert is the one helping newcomers to America and the two men and their families have developed a bond that goes beyond friendship.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Sponsors brighten holidays through Light One Candle!
Over 70 sponsor groups came together in December to make the holiday season a bit brighter for newly arrived refugee families through the IRC in Salt Lake City's holiday gift drive, Light One Candle. Take a look at some of our wonderful sponsors and what we were able to accomplish this year!
- Announcement
- January 31, 2023
Building household resilience in Jordan
As economic recovery activities for refugees in Jordan are restricted, the IRC has found that the provision of unconditional cash assistance coupled with case management, health services, psychosocial support, and outreach is a valuable means of reducing this distress.
- Report
- October 1, 2015
Wylie Update
The IRC in Boise remains grateful to the Boise community for their ongoing support and compassion towards the refugee families affected in the attack at the Wylie St. Station Apartment Complex. Here is an update on the assistance provided.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Power to Our Clients: IRC Atlanta launches ‘Client Voices Council’
We put endless efforts, energy and passion into our services here at the IRC in Atlanta to ensure the process of resettlement and integration is as smooth as possible for our refugee clients. But how do we succeed? One answer is to ask our clients.
- Announcement
- February 27, 2024
Meet Fatima, owner of Enfance Radieuse
Fatima arrived to the United States with her two children from Togo soon after her husband had to flee and seek asylum in 2016. Her family resettled as refugees, working hard to rebuild their lives in the Beehive State. Fatima has been driven by the desire to ensure her family’s success in their new home.
- Announcement
- April 14, 2023
New York tutor volunteers throughout school year to promote progress in her students
This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.
- Announcement
- April 15, 2025
Introducing IRC-LA 'Coffee Chats'
Grab a cup of (virtual) coffee and come learn about our work, our staff, and important updates regarding refugees and immigrants at our new monthly IRC-LA 'Coffee Chat' livestream series on Facebook!
- Announcement
- May 19, 2021