The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps them rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To accomplish this, IRC LA relies heavily on efforts by our interns and volunteers.

Want to learn more about affordable housing barriers facing newcomers in NorCal and how you can help? Check out this Refugee Housing Q&A with Maranda Giron, housing expert at the IRC in Sacramento.

Refugee Career Pathway Program for Afghan Clients in New Jersey

How planned giving ensures that the IRC continues responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises.

At the IRC in Denver, interns engage in a variety of roles, from community engagement and communications to legal services and health programs. This article highlights the personal experiences of two of them.

Murtaza Mohammad Hossain, a refugee from Afghanistan, overcame numerous challenges with the help of the IRC's Matching Grant program, eventually securing a job and a donated car that transformed his family's life in the USA. His journey highlights the importance of support systems in achieving self-sufficiency and the profound impact of community assistance.

Celebrating Volodymyr's Journey

The IRC and three corporate partners—Citi Foundation, LinkedIn and Cisco—are helping refugees gain economic independence and build a stable future.