Josephine Bonkongya, a refugee from the Democractic Republic of the Congo, supports the adjustment of other newly-arrived refugee women through the Community Health Promoter Program. Through the program, Josephine helped numerous women adjust to their new lives in the U.S., and emerged as a community leader.

Year after year, the IRC brings hope and lifesaving care to millions whose lives have been shattered by crisis. We are proud to present our 2017 Annual Report, which offers a glimpse into our work—and the impact of generous support from governments, corporations, foundations and individuals.

As refugee families and individuals work to build their assets including achieving homeownership, the IRC’s down matched savings program helps make these dreams a reality.

Spreading the word and spreading resources: volunteers at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City call refugees to provide more information about Census 2020.

The IRC in Tucson’s Center for Well-being is dedicated to helping people affected by conflict access mental health and psychosocial support. Learn more about our Survivor's of Torture program.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now offering live, online weekly classes available nationwide on a variety of topics focused on providing remote support to refugees and other immigrants during the pandemic and economic crisis. Visit this page for more information about class times and other resources.

Ranna Jajju, owner of Threading by Ranna in Linda Vista, is a former refugee from Iraq, who resettled to San Diego back in 2009. Since then, she has opened up two businesses and most recently shined as a stellar example as a small business leadership and resilience during a global pandemic.

In the face of a brutal war—and the anti-refugee agendas pushed by some politicians—resilient Syrians are enduring the unimaginable and generous communities are taking them in. Here are 10 moments from 2016 that gave us a glimpse of the best of humanity.

When millions fled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia after the fall of Saigon, the IRC was there to help them start anew in the U.S.