The IRC in Boise seeks to improve refugee & immigrants' experiences of our services by better understanding complex U.S. and global Histories and adapting our services.

The IRC in NY chatted with one client who is a mother figure for her younger sister. They both left Afghanistan in early fall with the hope to be safe. Their mother had passed away and they left behind their family members. The older sister made it a priority to concentrate on what she could change.

Each year, World Refugee Day is celebrated around the globe: uplifting refugee voices, highlighting their contributions, and raising advocacy needs. This year, the IRC Atlanta hosted our second World Refugee Day Trivia Night welcoming volunteers, corporate partners, staff, and community supporters to share a bite and put their knowledge to the test.

Mark your calendars! December 3, 2024, is Giving Tuesday. At the IRC in Virginia, we eagerly look forward to participating in this global movement of generosity. The annual campaign presents an opportunity for individuals worldwide to use the power of giving to make a difference in their local community. 

“My name is Omid. I am an Iranian. I am a refugee. I am a nutritionist. And, I am a gay man. But above all, I am a human being.” In honor of Pride Month, Omid shares a first-person account of his journey, as well as his hopes for LGBTQ refugees around the world and here in the U.S.