Nelson Bulambo, 24, fled his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo after his uncle was killed and his entire family was threatened. Now he's built a new life in Uganda as a barber through an IRC program that helps refugees and migrants overcome barriers to financial stability. In this video, Nelson's mentor Nabaasa Allen talks about their partnership.

Suzan Justin is a 43-year-old mother of six who was forced to make a new start in Uganda when the war in South Sudan upended their lives. The IRC paired her with a local Ugandan mentor who was sympathetic to Suzan’s experience because his wife was also a refugee from South Sudan. Read the story of Suzan and other newcomers.

IRC president David Miliband recently traveled to Colombia, where he met some of the over 1.5 million Venezuelans who have sought refuge there from violence and economic chaos at home. "This is a real crisis that deserves the world's attention," he says.

Wahida made the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Greece in a dinghy with her two sons. She came to find protection for her family from persecution as an Afghan in Iran. Watch and share their story.

"We came on foot. Seven days walking." Cibel is just one of the 3 million people who have fled violence and a severe economic crisis in Venezuela. She's now struggling to get by in Colombia. This is her story.

IRC Ambassador Natalie Portman shares why she admires the work of the International Rescue Committee. "For nearly a century, refugee families have turned to the IRC for the resources and support they need to rebuild their lives. Please, donate what you can today.” Natalie has an important message for you this holiday season. Join her and donate to the IRC today.

Fifteen-year-old Shaimah, from Syria, wants nothing more than a chance to live in peace and finish school. In the refugee camp where she's staying in Greece, she's found a special place where she can take classes again and heal from the pain of war with help from her teachers and friends. Read more about Shaimah.